Apology laws don’t help physicians avoid malpractice suits, study finds
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) More than 30 states have adopted apology laws that prohibit a physician’s apology
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Aetna, Anthem, UnitedHealth spend almost 50% on value-based models
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Three of America’s largest health insurers — Aetna, Anthem and UnitedHealth Group —
Read MoreMedicare patient deaths shortly after leaving the ER raise questions about rural hospitals
(By Casey Ross for STAT) A new study on Medicare patients dying soon after emergency department discharges raises questions about
Read MoreWhen to Hire a Professional Health Insurance Claim Specialist
If you suspect there is an error in a medical bill, contacting a claims specialist soon after discovering a problem
Read MoreOld drug gets new trick for prostate cancer treatment
(By Kate Sheridan for STAT) A commonly used drug could dramatically increase survival rates for men who have to fight prostate cancer1 twice. Continue
Read MoreSurvey: Nearly half of patients find it difficult to get up-front cost information
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Healthcare providers could potentially boost patient satisfaction by providing up-front cost information, yet
Read MorePlaying Those Mind Games
In a recent study found, for adults 70 and older without cognitive problems, playing games was associated with a 22
Read MoreEat a Big Breakfast
According to the scientific statement from the American Heart Association, eating more calories earlier in the day and consuming less
Read More20 things to know about balance billing | 2017
(By Brooke Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) Surprise medical bills have become a rallying point for healthcare advocates, patients and
Read MoreTrying To Solve The Alzheimer’s Puzzle
(By Melissa Bailey for Kaiser Health News) Despite a 99 percent failure rate and another major setback last month, Alzheimer’s
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