U.S. government spent more on health care in 2022 than six countries with universal health care combined
(By Annalisa Merelli for ST A T) American taxpayers footed the bill for at least $1.8 trillion in federal and
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Month: December 2023
A New Test Could Save Arthritis Patients Time, Money, and Pain. But Will It Be Used?
(By Arthur Allen for KFF Health News) SAN DIEGO — Erinn Maury knew Remicade wasn’t the right drug for Patti
Read MoreDon’t let winter woes weigh on your wellness
(Source - news.va.gov) It’s easy to feel like hibernating all winter. Some people don’t like going out in cold weather.
Read MoreCareFirst sues J&J over alleged anticompetitive biosimilar tactics
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Johnson &
Read MorePatients Facing Death Are Opting for a Lifesaving Heart Device — But at What Risk?
(By Daniel Chang and Holly K. Hacker for KFF Health News) Too old and too sick for a heart transplant,
Read MoreHospitals ask CMS to add Medicare Advantage denial rates to star ratings
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The Federation of American Hospitals is asking CMS to include how often
Read MoreWho Uses Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports?
(By Priya Chidambaram, Alice Burns, and Robin Rudowitz for the Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Dec 14, 2023) KFF estimates that
Read MoreWhat can VA health care do for you?
(Source - news.va.gov) Many Veterans are eligible for life-changing health care benefits, but they may not know how to get
Read More45% of employer group market can be disrupted, Centene CEO says
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Centene CEO Sarah London foresees major disruption opportunities ahead in the employer
Read MoreThe New Help for Medicare Beneficiaries with High Drug Costs That Few Seem to Know About
(By Juliette Cubanski and Tricia Neuman for the Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Dec 12, 2023) The Inflation Reduction Act of
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