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The $0 deductible: How one union curbed the cost of health coverage

(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) A labor union in Boston offers its members health coverage with no deductible

(By Andrea Park for Becker’s Hospital Review) Though studies have shown virtual care services are still not used by the

(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) Fad diets come and go. And, there’s no one diet that’s best for everyone. So,

For many Americans turning 65 is a milestone. Although, 65 is the traditional age at which we start thinking seriously

(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) Susan Gustafson had suffered dementia for several years when her family decided she needed around-the-clock

As we gather around our family and friends this Christmas, let us all remember our neighbors who cannot go home

Due to the millions of aging baby boomers, Medicare is expected to double its spending to more than $1.5 trillion

(By Sarah Jane Tribble for Kaiser Health News) FORT SCOTT, Kan. ― Dr. Max Self grabbed a sanitary wipe and

Healthcare can be a major financial burden for retirees. A survey conducted by Nationwide found 54 percent of future retirees

(By Anuja Vaidya for Becker’s Hospital Review) A total of 138 people have been infected, of which 72 have been