About a million Americans dropped coverage likely put off by premium hikes
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services report that premium hikes by insurers for coverage under the Affordable Care Act
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Court clears the way for 277 hospitals to challenge Medicare reimbursements
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit held
Read MoreSkinny Fat may be an important predictor of cognitive performance in older adults
A new study published in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging, found that “skinny fat” – the combination of low
Read MoreTexas Clinics Busting Traditional Silos Of Mental And Physical Health Care
(By Caroline Covington for Kaiser Health News) AUSTIN, Texas — Kerstin Taylor fought alcohol and substance abuse problems for two
Read MoreWhat is the Medicare Savings Program?
If you have or qualify for Medicare, you can apply to save money by applying for the Medicare Savings Program
Read MoreAs drug resistance grows, combining antibiotics could turn up new treatments
(By Megan Thielking for STAT) Combining certain antibiotics could help them pack a one-two punch against harmful bacteria, according to a new study
Read More60% of Americans 50 and older have tried to avoid or minimize healthcare costs
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) A majority of Americans concerned about healthcare costs in retirement have taken steps
Read MoreMore Nurse Practitioners Now Pursue Residency Programs To Hone Skills
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) The patient at the clinic was in his 40s and had lost both
Read MoreAspirin a day may keep Alzheimer’s disease away
According to researchers at Rush University Medical Center a regimen of low-dose aspirin potentially may reduce plaques in the brain,
Read MoreIn 2017, 62 percent of people got assistance to purchase health insurance
According to a recent report, the share of people who got government assistance to buy private health insurance coverage has
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