San Diego Declares Health Emergency Amid Hepatitis A Outbreak
(By Windsor Johnston for NPR) San Diego’s homeless population has been hit hardest by the highly contagious hepatitis A virus.
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Using Your HSA for Future Medical Expenses
With the knowledge that sometime in the future, your hearing, sight and teeth will start to diminish, setting aside funds
Read MoreTexas Senate approves bill restricting insurance coverage for abortions
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Texas Senate approved a controversial bill that restricts insurance coverage for women
Read MoreNew Studies on Effectiveness of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Products in Treating Chronic Pain
In a pair of new studies published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found there is not enough evidence to
Read MoreApple and Aetna Secret Meeting
According to a report by CNBC, Apple and Aetna reportedly met in secret to discuss bringing Apple Watches to Aetna’s
Read MoreAppeals court overturns ruling requiring HHS to clear Medicare appeals backlog by 2021
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. Appeals Court for the District of Columbia on Friday overturned an
Read More6,000-Year-Old Knee Joints Suggest Osteoarthritis Isn’t Just Wear And Tear
(By Richard Harris for NPR) American doctors have been noticing an increase in osteoarthritis of the knee. They have suspected
Read MoreMedicare and Routine Dental Services
It is important to understand that Medicare does not cover routine dental services and procedures in most cases; however, there
Read MoreMedicare Part D Base Premuims will be Lower for 2018
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced last week, the base premium for Medicare Part D drug benefit will
Read MoreSouth Texas Fights Tuberculosis One Blood Test At A Time
(By Wendy Rigby for Texas Public Radio in partnership with NPR and Kaiser Health News) Like most people at Haven
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