A clinical trial for Huntington’s opens the door to hope for some patients. Only so many can get in
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) PERRY, N.Y. — Reminders of Huntington’s disease populate Tammy Stewart’s apartment. They are also glimpses
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Month: December 2019
Consumers increasingly confused about their health insurance, survey finds
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) A new survey by Policygenius shows that consumers are increasingly confused about their health insurance
Read MoreOpioid crisis harming aging community
An untold story how the nation’s opioid epidemic is eroding the quality of life of older adults and the ability
Read MorePeople who regularly play board games score high on memory and thinking skills tests
Scottish researchers are suggesting that playing cards, and board games might be the mental workout you need to keep your
Read MoreNo Itch to Switch: Few Medicare Beneficiaries Switch Plans During the Open Enrollment Period
(By Wyatt Koma, Juliette Cubanski, Gretchen Jacobson, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation, published December 2,
Read MoreVA telehealth app usage increased 235% in 2019: 3 things to know
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) Veterans increasingly used Department of Veterans Affairs’ telehealth application VA Video Connect for
Read MoreNearly half of US consumers interested in health price comparison tools
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Many U.S. consumers are interested in using tools to compare pricing and for
Read MoreThese Medicare services could save you money and help prevent costly health problems.
Medicare is not free, but there are some services that have no out-of-pocket costs for many Medicare beneficiaries. Of course,
Read MoreMedicare overpaid hospitals $502M, OIG says
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Sixty hospitals received $502 million in overpayments from Medicare during fiscal years 2011-14,
Read MoreHealthcare is the largest expense in retirement
One third of Americans ages 50 and over anticipate healthcare being their single greatest expense in retirement according to a
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