It’s called an urgent care emergency center — but which is it?
(By Renuka Rayasam, Emily Siner for NPR) One evening last December, Tieqiao Zhang felt severe stomach pain. After it subsided
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Prior authorization is ‘wreaking havoc’: AMA survey
(By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) Prior authorization is “wreaking havoc” on patient outcomes, physician burnout and productivity, a
Read MoreMedicaid Waiver Tracker: Approved and Pending Section 1115 Waivers by State
(Source: The Kaiser Family Foundation published June 18, 2024) This page tracks approved and pending Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waivers,
Read MoreUS uninsured population drops to 25 million
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) In 2023, 25 million people in the U.S. had no health insurance, according
Read MoreVA Leading the Way: Screening, treatment can improve the lives of Veterans with PTSD
(Source – news.va.gov) Since 2014, VA has sponsored PTSD Awareness Month to educate the public on the mental health condition
Read MoreSome drugs can increase health risks during heat waves
(By Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) As nearly 10 million people in the eastern U.S. feel a major heat
Read MoreOlder Women Are Different Than Older Men. Their Health Is Woefully Understudied.
(By Judith Graham for KFF Health News) Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older
Read MoreFive Things to Know About Medicare Site-Neutral Payment Reforms
(By Zachary Levinson, Tricia Neuman, and Scott Hulver for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jun 14, 2024) Amid rising concerns
Read MoreSAFE-Watch: A suicide prevention safety net
(Source – news.va.gov) Veterans are at particular risk of suicide with a rate that is 1.5 times higher than that
Read MorePayers, providers back lawmakers’ MA prior authorization reform efforts
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) Legislation aiming to reform the Medicare Advantage prior authorization process has the backing
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