Does imaging the retina hold promise of early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
According to a recent study led by Cedars-Sinai, it found Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages affects the integrity of
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Physicians say prior authorization leads to care complications, but health plans say process rooted in clinical evidence
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Physicians say prior authorizations continue to interfere with patient care, causing treatment delays and
Read MoreGhost Bill: UVA Siphons Couple’s Tax Refund To Pay 20-Year-Old Medical Debt
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) The notice from the Virginia tax department puzzled a Charlottesville couple last October.
Read MoreNew technology to increase comfort with prostheses
(Source – blogs.va.gov/VAntage) The Advanced Platform Technology Center at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is highly regarded for developing innovative
Read MoreMost people think COVID-19 will raise drug prices and health insurance premiums
According to a new survey, 90 percent of Americans are “very” or “somewhat” worried that COVID-19 will cause high drug
Read MoreIdaho makes COVID-19 telehealth expansions permanent
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed an executive order June 22 to make telehealth
Read MoreNot Sure What You’re Feeling? Journaling Can Help
(By Andrew Limbong for NPR) The term “journaling” encompasses a lot of different things: the list of birds you’ve seen in
Read MorePandemic Forced Insurers To Pay For In-Home Treatments. Will They Disappear?
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) After seven days as an inpatient for complications related to heart problems, Glenn
Read MoreThe demand for long-term care insurance is still there
Although insurers may be scared of chronic care benefits, but a recent data from Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company suggest
Read MoreGeneric remdesivir to cost up to $79 per dose
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Two generic drugmakers, Cipla and Hetero, were given the green light from Indian regulators
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