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(By Blake Farmer for NPR) “I’m not anti-hospice at at all,” says Joy Johnston, a writer from Atlanta. “But I
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(By Sydney Lupkin for NPR) Sometimes, the approval of a new generic drug offers more hype than hope for patients’
Read MoreThe Patient Fairness Act (H.R.5566)
The Patient Fairness Act (H.R.5566) was introduced by Congressman Warren Davidson (R-OH) and cosponsored by Ted Yoho (R-FL) and Matt
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(By Helen Branswell for STAT) The number of cases of a novel virus in China has escalated sharply, with authorities
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(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nationally, the difference between the lowest and highest gross charges for individual outpatient
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A large percentage of Americans, 42 percent of families with children, said they made health coverage choices they regretted within
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period ends March 31st
If the Medicare Advantage health plan you signed up for last year did not meet your needs, don’t worry, you
Read MoreCivica Rx signs agreement with Thermo Fischer Scientific
Civica Rx announced it has signed a seven-year term agreement with Thermo Fischer Scientific to develop and manufacture medications with
Read MoreNew York hospital vows to connect patients with primary care in 7 days
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Memorial Medical Center is guaranteeing patients access to a primary
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