The Healthiest State is?
The 2016 America’s Health Rankings is out and the healthiest state in the country is Hawaii. Clink here to find
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Health Care – General
California Lawmakers Aim To Pay Dentists More To Treat Poor Patients
(By Ana B. Ibarra for Kaiser Health News) Lawmakers have introduced a bill aiming to improve Denti-Cal, the California’s dental program
Read MoreVA makes it official: APRNs win full practice authority in final rule
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will now allow three types of advanced
Read MoreThe Judge Could End the Deal
On Tuesday, the U.S. Justice Department wrapped up its arguments in its lawsuit to halt Anthem Inc.’s planned takeover of
Read MoreOver-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2016
With the average cost for a hearing aid is about $2,300 apiece and are not covered by health insurance, Medicare
Read MoreDiscounted Price for Insulin
Eli Lilly and Co through its partnership with Express Scripts Holding Co announced that certain individuals who pay full retail
Read MoreCMS’ new models to improve patient engagement: 8 things to know
(By Heather Punke for Becker’s Hospital Review) The CMS Innovation Center plans to test two new models designed to improve
Read MoreIs Medicare in more Trouble than Social Security?
In Keith Speights’ column for The Motely Fool, he explains why Medicare is in worse shape than Social Security. Read
Read MoreFive Quick Ways A New HHS Secretary Could Change The Course Of Health Policy
(By Julie Rovner for Kaiser Health News) Prospective Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, currently the chairman of the
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