3-D technology enriches human nerve cells for transplant to brain
(Source – National Institutes of Health) National Institutes of Health-funded scientists have developed a 3D micro-scaffold technology that promotes reprogramming
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Month: March 2016
Medicare is investigating four ways to lower drug costs.
The government is investigating four ways to lower drug costs. The first is to cut add-on fees for doctors and
Read MoreDoctors Ponder Delicate Talks As Medicare Pays For End-Of-Life Counsel
(By – Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News) She didn’t want to spend the rest of her days seeing doctors, the
Read MoreSan Diego doctors to receive a pay increase from Medicare
San Diego doctors receive $12.33 less than their peers in San Francisco for the same 15 minute office visit. Why,
Read MoreMedicare recipients are paying more for adult vaccines
Per Avalere Health report, only 12% of Medicare Advantage enrollees have access to a set of 10 recommended vaccinations without
Read MoreBenefits for millions could be reduced by Medicare cuts
Next month if the government goes through with proposed cuts; millions of Medicare recipients could face costlier premiums or reduced
Read More$32.5M was overbilled to Medicare by Missouri healthcare providers
In the fiscal year 2014, providers in Missouri over-billed Medicare by more than $32.5 million. This miss-bill amount is equal
Read MoreShould Federal Retirees Opt For Medicare?
(By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News) This week, I answered questions from readers about Medicare coverage and the rules for
Read MoreThree Changes Consumers Can Expect In Next Year’s Obamacare Coverage
(By – Julie Appleby, Kaiser health News) Health insurance isn’t simple. Neither are government regulations. Put the two together and
Read MoreFear Of Future Health Problems Plagues Porter Ranch, Calif., Gas Leak Victims
(By – Anna Gorman, Kaiser Health News) Kavita Ramchandani loved everything about evenings in her backyard: how the full moon
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