Ground ambulances left out of federal surprise-billing proposals
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Insured patients still receive unexpected out-of-pocket costs after ground ambulance rides, but the
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Short-term health plans may compete with ACA complaint coverage
Senior U.S. District Judge Richard Leon has issued a ruling that could help issuers, distributors and purchasers of short-term health
Read MoreFDA approves 1st Lyrica generics
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA has approved several new generics of Lyrica, a brand-name drug manufactured by Pfizer
Read MoreThe Indian pharmaceutical industry is in denial over drug-quality charges
(By Dinesh Thakur for STAT) Katherine Eban’s new book, “Bottle of Lies,” has focused a very intense spotlight on the mostly ignored
Read MoreRetiring Abroad? Prepare To Possibly Mix And Match Health Insurance
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) When Karen Schirack, 67, slipped on her way into her house in January
Read MoreFour common healthcare expense that Medicare doesn’t cover
Most retirees rely on Medicare to cover their healthcare expenses, but some people don’t realize that there are some expenses
Read MoreHarvard, American College of Surgeons to pilot value-based care program for hospitals
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) Boston-based Harvard Business School’s Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness is collaborating with the
Read MoreRole of seizures in Alzheimer’s disease is gaining overdue attention
(By Lauren Aguirre for STAT) Scientists who study Alzheimer’s disease have mostly ignored the role of seizures, but that is
Read MoreA Conservative Group Paints Trump’s Drug-Pricing Experiment As ‘Socialist.’ Is It?
(By Shefali Luthra for Kaiser Health News) As part of its effort to curb high prescription drug costs, the Trump
Read MoreHow The Eastern Cherokee Took Control Of Their Health Care
(By Katja Ridderbusch for Kaiser Health News) CHEROKEE, N.C. — Light pours through large windows and glass ceilings of the
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