The Health Savings for Seniors Act
A new bill in Congress aims to give older Americans a tax break for setting aside money for medical expenses.
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A watchdog group sets aside emotions to assess drugs’ value. Patients say their lives are more than a number
(By Kate Sheridan for STAT) Health economists walk a precarious tightrope: Their analyses are quantitative and, presumably, emotion-free. But health
Read MoreNearly 75% of Americans lack access to or have never used telehealth
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) Almost three quarters (74.3 percent) of U.S. residents say they either do not
Read MoreInfusion Treatments For Low Iron Can Deplete Patients’ Wallets
(By Shefali Luthra for Kaiser Health News) Shannon Wood Rothenberg walked into her annual physical feeling fine. But more than
Read MoreHow our health systems are working to prevent hospital drug shortages
(By Barclay E. Berdan, Scott Reiner, and Terry Shaw for STAT) Drug shortages are a major challenge for hospitals. Today, 121
Read MoreIs it Medicare for All or Universal Public Health Insurance Program?
In Howard Gleckman’s column for Forbes, he is calling for the Democratic presidential hopefuls to stop calling it: “Medicare for
Read MoreCMS Administrator Seema Verma: Despite billions spent, EHRs haven’t delivered on interoperability
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS Administrator Seema Verma spoke about the limitations EHRs present to patient data
Read MoreTrump Administration ‘Open For Business’ On Drug Imports From Canada
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) A year after calling proposals allowing Americans to import cheaper drugs from Canada
Read MoreThe Talk Seniors Need To Have With Doctors Before Surgery
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) The decision seemed straightforward. Bob McHenry’s heart was failing, and doctors recommended two
Read MoreThe Government Accountability Office finds Medicare website incomplete
In a new report from the Government Accountability Office found the Medicare Plan Finder website is difficult to navigate and
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