Medicare Advantage Plans Shift Their Financial Risk To Doctors
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) STUART, Fla. — Dr. Christopher Rao jumped out of his office chair. He’d
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Flu season is coming. If you live in a large city, it may stretch longer than elsewhere, study says
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) The length of the flu season may vary depending on where you live, with large cities enduring
Read MoreHigher quality linked to lower cost 82% of the time, Advisory Board says
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) Hospitals don’t have to compromise quality to reduce costs, confirms an analysis from
Read MoreA startup’s bold plan for a mood-predicting smartphone app is shadowed by questions over evidence
(By Kate Sheridan for STAT) In the world of digital health, Silicon Valley-based Mindstrong stands out. It has a star-studded team and
Read MoreMedicare Open Enrollment Advice
During Medicare Open Enrollment you have the opportunity to make changes to your health and prescription drug coverage. Any changes
Read MoreThe Senate passes a bipartisan bill aimed at fighting the opioid crisis
On Wednesday, the Senate passed a bipartisan bill aimed at fighting the opioid crisis. The 660-page bill includes a range
Read MoreThe Health Care Choices Proposal
According to the Center for Health and Economy, the Health Care Choices Proposal which replaces Obamacare entitlements with grants to
Read MoreThis brand-new advocacy group is an unapologetic defender of high drug prices
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — It’s less than a week old, but a shadowy new pharma advocacy group
Read MoreWithout Safety Net Of Kids Or Spouse, ‘Elder Orphans’ Need Fearless Fallback Plan
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) It was a memorable place to have an “aha” moment about aging. Peter
Read MoreHigh-Deductible Health Plans Fall From Grace In Employer-Based Coverage
(By Jay Hancock for Kaiser Health News) With workers harder to find and Obamacare’s tax on generous coverage postponed, employers
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