Can California Beat The Federal Government In Lowering Drug Prices?
(By Samantha Young for Kaiser Health News) California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’s done waiting for the federal government to
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Month: February 2019
Utah’s Novel Plan For Medicaid Expansion Opens Door To Spending Caps Sought By GOP
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Utah this week became the 35th state to approve expanding Medicaid under the Affordable
Read MoreBugs Vs. Superbugs: Insects Offer Promise In Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
(By Paul Chisholm for NPR) Nobody likes a cockroach in their house. But before you smash the unwelcome intruder, consider
Read MoreSeniors Aging In Place Turn To Devices And Helpers, But Unmet Needs Are Common
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) About 25 million Americans who are aging in place rely on help from
Read MoreProviders can now request Uber rides for patients: 6 notes
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) Uber Health and ambulance services provider Ambulnz teamed up to enable healthcare providers
Read MoreDo you understand Medicare enrollment periods?
Do you understand Medicare enrollment periods? Do you know each year there are set times a person can enroll in
Read MoreDrug-Price Debate Targets Pharmacy Benefit Managers
(By Michael Ollove for Stateline an initiative of The Pew Charitable Trusts) In the bipartisan drive to control prescription drug
Read MoreA Neuroscientist Explores The Biology Of Addiction In ‘Never Enough’
(By Terry Gross for NPR) Growing up, neuroscientist Judith Grisel would take little sips of alcohol at family events, but
Read MoreTexans Can Appeal Surprise Medical Bills, But The Process Can Be Draining
(By Ashley Lopez, KUT, for Kaiser Health News) In Texas, a growing number of patients are turning to a little-known
Read MoreMedicare, Medicaid keeping per-capita cost under control, study suggests
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Growth in private health plan spending is increasing more than growth in Medicare
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