The Connection Between Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Coverage Through Medicaid and Medicare
(By Maiss Mohamed, Alice Burns, and Juliette Cubanski for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Sep 10, 2024) In 2021, 13
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Health Care – General
Insurers: Mental health parity rule will have ‘severe unintended consequences’
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Insurers and employers are pushing back on new rules that would toughen requirements
Read MoreIn a rural small town, a group of locals steps up to support senior health
(By Juliana Kim, Tim Evans for NPR) GLEN ULLIN, N.D. — When small rural towns get smaller, the challenges for
Read MoreCDC 2024 flu shot guidelines: 2 key changes
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) The CDC has updated annual flu shot recommendations for the 2024-25 season, noting
Read MoreWhen DNRs are misunderstood as ‘do not treat’
(By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) Conceptually, “do not resuscitate” orders are straightforward medical documents. However, confusion among medical
Read MorePoll: Most Who Use Artificial Intelligence Doubt AI Chatbots Provide Accurate Health Information
(Craig Palosky for The Kaiser Family Foundation) Amid rising interest in and use of artificial intelligence (AI) by individuals and
Read MoreMajority of weight loss drug prescriptions going to commercially insured patients
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) In 2023, more than 61% of Ozempic prescriptions went to patients with commercial
Read MoreBill would ensure care after rural hospital closures
(By Ashleigh Hollowell for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced legislation that would shield communities from
Read MoreAbout a quarter of Gen Z adults can define deductible, copay: Survey
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Among Gen Z adults, 27% can correctly identify the term “deductible,” and 29%
Read MoreMammograms have pros and cons. Women can handle the nuance, study argues
(By Ronnie Cohen for NPR) New research makes the case for educating women in their 40s — who’ve been caught
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