The Remedy For Surprise Medical Bills May Lie In Stitching Up Federal Law
(By Michelle Andrews and Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) When Drew Calver had a heart attack last year, his
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Health Care Finance
Health insurance TV ads are they worth it?
In a study conducted by University of Chicago Economics suggests that health insurers may be wasting their money on TV
Read MoreMore patients are choosing urgent care center instead of emergency room
In a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, more patients are choosing to treat low-acuity conditions in lower-cost urgent
Read MoreCVS-Aetna, Cigna-Express Scripts deals set for approval in few weeks, report says
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Justice Department is approaching a formal approval of proposed mergers between CVS
Read MoreWho the public blames for rising healthcare costs
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Prescription drug companies shoulder the most blame for rising healthcare costs, according to
Read MoreHospitals mark up drugs by 479%: 6 report findings
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) On average, hospitals mark up prescription drugs by 479 percent, according to a new
Read MoreMedPAC to look into hospital consolidations’ effect on Medicare
In a letter signed a group of bipartisan lawmakers serving on the Energy and Commerce committee is asking The Medicare
Read MoreSurprise Medical Bills Are What Americans Fear Most In Paying For Health Care
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) Unexpected medical bills top the list of health care costs Americans are afraid
Read MoreComcast is reinventing employee healthcare: 4 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) America’s largest cable company, Comcast, is bypassing health insurers to tackle its medical
Read MoreInsulin’s High Cost Leads To Lethal Rationing
(By Bram Sable-Smith for NPR) Diabetic ketoacidosis is a terrible way to die. It’s what happens when you don’t have
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