Community paramedicine
In attempt to avoid unnecessary and costly hospital visits, a pilot program in Massachusetts which will allow a small number
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The use of digital health tools are on the rise
In a new survey by Rock Health, 90 percent of respondents used at least one digital health tool last year.
Read MoreCDC: Uninsured rate remains flat at 8.8%
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) The number of uninsured Americans in the first three months of 2018 was
Read MoreRemoving the middlemen and reduce drug prices
A growing number of big companies are moving to help cut the price of prescription drugs for their workers by
Read MoreFor Nursing Home Patients, Breast Cancer Surgery May Do More Harm Than Good
(By Liz Szabo for Kaiser Health News) Surgery is a mainstay of breast cancer treatment, offering most women a good
Read MoreWhat price will be used when drug prices are required in direct to consumer ads?
The U.S. Senate passed an amendment to the spending bill that would require pharma companies to disclose the prices of
Read MoreEarwax, Of All Things, Poses Unrecognized Risk In Long-Term Care
(By JoNel Aleccia for Kaiser Health News) Of all the indignities that come with aging, excessive earwax may be the
Read MoreHow to find the best Medicare Advantage plan for you
Can you use the Medicare Plan Finder tool to compare Medicare Advantage plans? Yes, the Plan finder tool at Medicare.gov
Read MoreLong-term care hospitals must upgrade payment model or close, researchers say
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Although the U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other developed nation, it
Read MoreAmericans rigging own medical safety nets as health plan costs climb
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) High health insurance prices have led a growing number of Americans to bypass
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