A Boost to Medicare Telehealth Use
In the 21st Century Cures Act legislation that was enacted earlier this week, there is a section on how telehealth
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Health Care – General
Senior Citizens, Even 80-Year-Olds, Can Be Organ Donors
(By JoNoel Aleccia for California Healthline produced by Kaiser Health News) Diana Teller never thought she was too old for
Read MoreThis toddler with a rare disease got a life-changing treatment. Why can’t all kids?
(By David J. Bailey for STAT) When 6-month-old Asher Camp was diagnosed with type 1 spinal muscular atrophy, a leading
Read MoreAfter-Hours ER Care May Come With A Doctor’s Surcharge
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) If an emergency department is open 24 hours a day, why would patients
Read MoreThe Throwaway Scope: A Way To Ditch Superbugs?
(By Chad Terhune for California Healthline produced by Kaiser Health News) In response to a series of superbug outbreaks around
Read MoreThe Healthiest State is?
The 2016 America’s Health Rankings is out and the healthiest state in the country is Hawaii. Clink here to find
Read MoreCalifornia 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
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