Colorado Wrestles With Ethics Of Aid-In-Dying As Vote Looms
(By John Daley for NPR) Last spring everything changed for Denver resident Matt Larson. “One day I was fine,” says
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Month: October 2016
Everything Californians Wanted To Know About Their Health Plan (But Were Afraid To Ask)
(By Ana B. Ibarra for Kaiser Health News) It can be well worth the effort to go up against your
Read MoreHow Tiny Are Benefits From Many Tests And Pills? Researchers Paint A Picture
(By Jay Hancock for Kaiser Health News) Mammograms are said to cut the risk of dying from breast cancer by
Read MoreSenator demands federal agencies limit use of prescription fentanyl
(By David Armstrong for STAT) A US senator is urging federal agencies to limit the use of a prescription version
Read MoreRising drug prices are making hospitals feel ill
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) The rising cost of medicines is making some hospitals feel ill. Continue reading article here……
Read MoreHuge Valeant price hike on lead poisoning drug sparks anger
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) A drug used to treat lead poisoning is causing a toxic reaction among hospitals and
Read MoreImproper Medicare Payments
The Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General recently released a report stating Medicare made improper payments to providers
Read MoreMedical equipment hits oldest average age since 1945
(By MacKenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) The average age of all fixed assets in the U.S. — including hospitals
Read MoreNew diabetes tech is coming. But will it make much difference?
(By Rebecca Robbins for STAT) Pharma and tech giants are pouring hundreds of millions into diabetes technology, designing gadgets and
Read MoreRethinking Automatic Insurance Coverage For Preventive Health Care
(By Alison Kodjak for NPR) Three doctors who have led a task force that evaluates preventive medical services say the
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