Popular Charity Heart Screenings For Teens May Cause More Problems Than They Solve
(By: Mary Chris Jaklevic) Dozens of not-for-profit organizations have formed in the past decade to promote free or low-cost heart
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Geriatricians Can Help Aging Patients Navigate Multiple Ailments
(By: Judith Graham) or months, Teresa Christensen’s 87-year-old mother, Genevieve, complained of pain from a nasty sore on her right
Read MoreWhat’s Next For The Affordable Care Act? Your Questions Answered
(By: Julie Rovner, Kaiser Health News) Health care under the Affordable Care Act is poised to change — again. The Republican-led
Read More“Heavy Drinking Days” increase in 2016. Wonder why?
In 2016, the number of people reporting having at least one “heavy drinking days” was up a bit compared to
Read MoreFighting the Obesity Epidemic: A Surgical Approach
It’s a fairly common problem among those of well into the aging cycle…that pesky problem of weight gain and the
Read MoreSurvey: 75% of provider organizations offer a cost estimate upon request, yet less than 25% of patients request one
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Patients and providers think differently when it comes to healthcare billing and payments,
Read MoreGot Back Pain? Try Yoga Or Massage Before Reaching For The Pills
(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) Most of us suffer back pain at some point in our lives. In fact, it’s
Read MoreFacing Pressure, Insurance Plans Loosen Rules For Covering Addiction Treatment
(By Shefali Luthra for Kaiser Health News) Aetna, one of the nation’s largest insurance companies, will remove a key barrier
Read MoreRude surgeons may also be most hazardous: 5 study findings to know
(By Molly Gamble for Becker’s Hospital Review) Patients seeing surgeons who elicit the greatest number of patient complaints are 14
Read More4 key events since judge blocked Anthem-Cigna deal
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) A U.S. District Court judge sided with the Justice Department Feb. 8 and blocked Indianapolis-based
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