Nerve transfer surgery helps pediatric patients walk again
(By Harrison Cook for Becker’s Hospital Review) When 8-year-old Brandon Noblitt became wheelchair bound in 2016 due to acute flaccid
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Profits boom for commercial, managed care insurance sectors
According to the latest financial statements from insurance companies, commercial and managed care payers experienced significant third quarter profits, reductions
Read MoreMedicare’s new Virtual Check-Ins code
In an effect to bring the Medicare program into the future of clinically-valid virtual care, CMS just published the final
Read MoreNovartis gives up on FDA clearance for its biosimilar: 5 notes
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Novartis will stop working toward FDA approval for its biosimilar of rituximab, a
Read MoreWhat political party do senior voters trust on health care
In a recent poll, the Democrat’s emphasis on health care may give them a modest, but not a decisive, advantage
Read MoreQuick: What’s The Difference Between Medicare-For-All and Single-Payer?
(By Samantha Young for Kaiser Health News) MODESTO, Calif. — Betsy Foster and Doug Dillon are devotees of Josh Harder.
Read MoreNew prize offers $2 million for finding key to Alzheimer’s in past research
(By Sharon Begley for STAT) Is the key to Alzheimer’s disease lurking, overlooked, in the 100,000-plus scientific papers that have been published
Read MoreCMS’ final physician payment rule for 2019: 6 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued its annual update to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Nov. 1,
Read MoreThis group of lawmakers has a new plan to bring down insulin prices, and it takes clear aim at drug makers
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of more than 290 lawmakers is throwing its support behind
Read MoreMajority of Medicare beneficiaries want caps on drug costs
According to survey results from eHealth, 83 percent of Medicare beneficiaries believe the best way to ensure the future of
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