Measles, hepatitis A, plague: 5 recent and ongoing outbreaks
(By Brian Zimmerman for Becker’s Hospital Review) Various regions of the United States have experienced outbreaks spurred by bacteria, viruses
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Health Care – General
35 ways to positively affect healthcare
(By Brooke Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) Difficult, ongoing political debates about healthcare can make people feel powerless to affect
Read MoreRemember to take Your “Welcome to Medicare” visit
Within the first 12 months of your enrolled into Medicare Part B, you may take advantage of your “Welcome to
Read MoreCalifornia Joins States That Protect Patients Against Nasty Surprise Bills
(By Emily Bazar for Kaiser Health News) Before Kevin Powers underwent lung cancer surgery last October, his girlfriend, Agi Orsi,
Read MoreRegularly Engaging in Physical Activity May Help Reduce the Risk of Chronic Back Pain
According to a new review of previous studies, found regularly engaging in physical activity from walking to intense exercise may
Read MoreCVS moves candy to back of store; Walgreens upholds ‘customer’s choice’
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Health Corp. and Walgreens Boots Alliance hold opposing views on how to
Read MoreRemoving Ineligible Family Members from the State Health Benefit Plan Could Save Money
The state of Georgia’s Department of Community Health, which administers Medicaid as well as the State Health Benefit Plan for
Read MoreHospitals Ramp Up Hyperbaric Therapy For Diabetics, Despite Concerns
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) The Villages Regional Hospital did not sweat its decision to add hyperbaric oxygen
Read MoreGallup: Healthcare costs top Americans’ financial concerns
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) Americans named healthcare costs as their top financial anxiety in a Gallup poll administered in
Read MoreThe Cost of Health Care: The Importance of Knowing What’s Ahead
(By Gerry Hafer) At the center of just about every conversation in Washington these days is one topic: the Health
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