Higher financial literacy, lower risk of being hospitalized
In a recent journal published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer, found more knowledgeable about finances help to keep
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Study: New York physicians received $3.5M from opioid makers between 2013-15
(By Harrison Cook for Becker’s Hospital Review) New York physicians prescribed more opioids to Medicare patients after receiving payments from
Read MoreFive Ways to Fight Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation
(Source – blog.ssa.gov) As Americans, we believe that people of all ages and abilities deserve to be treated fairly and
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D Really Protect Against Colorectal Cancer?
(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) It’s been clear for many years that vitamin D helps keep bones strong, but studies
Read MoreAs Medicaid Costs Soar, States Try A New Approach
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) MINNEAPOLIS — Sandy Dowland has been to the emergency room 10 times in
Read MoreWhistle-blower lawsuit accusing UnitedHealth of Medicare Advantage fraud dismissed
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) UnitedHealth Group won a dismissal of a lawsuit accusing the health insurer of
Read More5 states with the highest premiums on the individual market so far
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) On average, Maryland residents face the highest unsubsidized monthly premium for the most
Read MoreHHS says it may be time to eliminate the complex system of drug rebates
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is calling for “a system without rebates.” HHS secretary Azar told lawmakers
Read MoreThat ‘Living Will’ You Signed? At The ER, It Could Be Open To Interpretation.
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) “Don’t resuscitate this patient; he has a living will,” the nurse told Dr.
Read More5 Things To Know About Medicaid Work Requirements
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) The Trump administration’s decision in January to give states the power to impose
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