Survey: 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
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Health Care – General
Playing 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
Read MoreTrend of Americans giving up sugary drinks seems to have gone flat
(By Kate Sheridan for STAT) The promising trend of Americans giving up sugary drinks1 seems to have stalled, according to
Read MoreCBO releases annual budget outlook: 7 healthcare takeaways
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Congressional Budget Office released its annual budget outlook this week, which shows
Read More5 tips for being an active learner at every stage of life
(By Tamara Rosin for Becker’s Hospital Review) There are many reasons to maintain a lifelong thirst for knowledge. Many people
Read MoreAid-in-Dying Laws Don’t Guarantee That Patients Can Choose To Die
(By JoNel Aleccia for Kaiser Health News) In the seven months since California’s aid-in-dying law took effect, Dr. Lonny Shavelson
Read MoreCDC expands search for rats and people infected with Seoul virus
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is casting a wider net looking for people
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