Healthcare spending up 44% among employer health plans, study reveals
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Americans with health insurance coverage through their employer — the largest insured population
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Insulin prices could be much lower and drug makers would still make healthy profits
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) As prices for diabetes treatments continue to roil consumers, a new study suggests that manufacturers
Read MoreWill Congress Bring Sky-High Air Ambulance Bills Down To Earth?
(By Jackie Fortier for NPR) Air ambulance rides can be lifesavers. But how much should they cost? In the ongoing,
Read MoreMedicare Eases Readmission Penalties Against Safety-Net Hospitals
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) On orders from Congress, Medicare is easing up on its annual readmission penalties
Read MoreHere’s what people are getting wrong about HSAs
According to a recent survey by the National Business Group on Health more than 9 out of 10 employers expect
Read MoreDon’t make these two common mistakes during Medicare open enrollment
Medicare’s open enrollment period is nearing – it runs from October 15 through December 7 – giving you a golden
Read MoreAre you avoiding or delaying medical procedures due to the cost?
Health care costs the average retiree $499 a month when you consider the various deductibles, co-pays, and premiums associated with
Read MoreAging population, rising healthcare costs a dangerous mix for economy, Moody’s says
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. healthcare spending will continue to rise as the population ages and as
Read MoreMedicare auditors saved program $214M in FY 2016 and 7 other things to know
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor program corrected $404.46 million in overpayments and $69.46
Read MoreSenators Unveil Legislation To Protect Patients Against Surprise Medical Bills
(By Rachel Bluth for Kaiser Health News) With frustration growing among Americans who are being charged exorbitant prices for medical
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