10,000 Steps A Day? How Many You Really Need To Boost Longevity
(By Allison Aubrey for NPR) There’s nothing magical about the number 10,000. In fact, the idea of walking at least
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Unhappy with your care? Let us know.
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) When you’re unhappy with the quality of your health care, you might want to talk with whoever
Read MoreBlood shortage spurs rationing, threatens patient care in Southern hospitals
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) LifeShare Blood Center, a major blood supplier to hospitals in Louisiana, eastern Texas
Read MoreSpecific concerns about buying a Medicare Advantage plan
All the Medicare information you receive when you are turning 65 can be overwhelming. If you are basing your Medicare
Read MoreUS drug spending to top $370B this year, Fitch Solutions says
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. spending on pharmaceuticals will increase 2.5 percent to $370.8 billion in 2019,
Read MoreCancer Drugs Approved Quickly Often Fail To Measure Up Later
(By Richard Harris for NPR) Cancer drugs that speed onto the market based on encouraging preliminary studies often don’t show
Read MoreOklahoma’s ‘Precedent-Setting’ Suit Puts Opioid Drugmakers On Trial
(By Jackie Fortier, Statelmpact, Oklahoma for Kaiser Health News) All eyes will be on Oklahoma this week when the first
Read MoreMemorial Day: A Time to Reflect
The barbecue grills will be ablaze this weekend as family and friends come together to celebrate Memorial Day. But we
Read MoreTax-exempt hospitals provided $95B in total community benefits in 2016, analysis finds
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) In 2016, nonprofit hospitals were exempt from $9 billion in federal taxes due
Read MoreLack of broadband access limits telemedicine in rural communities, study finds
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The scarcity of broadband access in rural counties may leave the residents of
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