5 things to know about Kaiser’s health plan
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente, which comprises 39 hospitals across the U.S., operates a
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Health Care – General
Swallow this: A sensor could monitor gut health via engineered bacteria — and beam results to a smartphone
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) Researchers have devised a new way to get a sneak peek into what’s going on
Read MoreTrying Physical Therapy First For Low Back Pain May Curb Use Of Opioids
(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) Though Americans spend an estimated $80 billion to $100 billion each year in hopes of easing their
Read MoreAmericans’ No. 1 priority for healthcare? Affordability
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) When it comes to healthcare, making medical costs affordable topped Americans’ list of
Read MoreWhat matters most to patients about their primary care physician: 10 findings
(By Alyssa Rege for Becker’s Hospital Review) Forty-one percent of patients identified the quality of care they receive as the
Read MoreLondon hospitals to replace physicians, nurses with AI for certain tasks
(By Jessica Kim Cohen for Becker’s Hospital Review) University College London Hospitals entered into a three-year partnership with the Alan
Read MoreAre You And Your Primary Care Doc Ready To Talk About Your DNA?
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) If you have a genetic mutation that increases your risk for a treatable
Read MoreDigital tools and web presence play key roles when patients select a doctor
In a new healthcare customer experience study conducted by Doctor.com, found digital tools and web presence play key roles when
Read MoreWhen Is Insurance Not Really Insurance? When You Need Pricey Dental Care.
(By David Tuller for Kaiser Health News) I’m 61 years old and a San Francisco homeowner with an academic position
Read MoreMore patients are taking home recordings of their doctor visits. But who else could listen?
(By Casey Ross for STAT) Doctors across the U.S. have begun doing what once seemed unthinkable in a litigious health
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