Adults may need whooping cough booster as cases rise: CDC
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) In recent months, parts of the U.S. have reported outbreaks of pertussis, or
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Death doula says life is more meaningful if you ‘get real’ about the end
(By Tonya Mosley for NPR) As a death doula, Alua Arthur helps people to plan for the end of life
Read MoreSix ways anyone can start the conversation about suicide with a Veteran
(Source – news.va.gov) The idea of having a conversation about suicide can fill people with dread. It’s not just because
Read MoreMedicare Advantage costs begin to stabilize, UnitedHealth says
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Rising medical cost trends aren’t going down, but they are stabilizing, UnitedHealth Group executives
Read MoreMedicare’s push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but not many doctors
(By Phil Galewitz and Holly K. Hacker for NPR) Carrie Lester looks forward to the phone call every Thursday from
Read MoreCMS delays implementation of new Medicare, Medicaid data rules
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will delay implementation of new policies designed to heighten security around Medicare
Read MoreInnovative program focuses on homeless trauma
(Source – news.va.gov) There is one thing every homeless Veteran has in common: the experience of trauma. Sensitive to the
Read MoreLawsuit Alleges Obamacare Plan-Switching Scheme Targeted Low-Income Consumers
(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News) A wide-ranging lawsuit filed Friday outlines a moneymaking scheme by which large insurance
Read MoreBrush with homelessness leads Air Force Veteran to helping others
(Source – news.va.gov) This is more than a story. This is an Air Force Veteran’s life. That’s what Air Force
Read MoreKaiser launches Food is Medicine Center of Excellence
(By Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) Kaiser Permanente, the nation’s largest nonprofit health system, established its Food Is Medicine
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