Proposed legislation would let Iowa insurer evade ACA requirements: 5 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Under new legislation, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Iowa’s largest health insurer,
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35.8% of Americans would use an Amazon health insurance plan
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Amazon has shaken up the healthcare industry by launching a line of over-the-counter healthcare products
Read MoreStudy found no evidence that senior wellness programs decrease healthcare spending
As required by the Affordable Care Act, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid conducted an independent evaluation of wellness programs
Read MoreAC Wellness: Primary care clinics for Apple employees
Apple is launching a group of health clinics called AC Wellness for its’ employees and their families this spring. The
Read MoreLong-term acute care facilities versus skilled nursing facilities
According to a new study in JAMA Internal Medicine, it found skilled nursing facilities are less costly for Medicare than
Read MoreTrump’s Perfect Score On Brain Test Spawns DIY Cognitive Exam
(By JoNel Aleccia for Kaiser Health News) When Donald Trump aced a cognitive test in January, scores of people tried
Read MoreCMS Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced payment model
UnitedHealth Group announced in a press release that they will help support a new Medicare bundled payment program by offering
Read MorePrivate insurance more effective for reaching rehabilitation goals than Medicare
According to a small study published in the Annals of Long-Term Care, private health insurance policies are more effective in
Read MoreLost Art Of Bending Over: How Other Cultures Spare Their Spines
(By Michaeleen Doucleff for NPR) To see if you’re bending correctly, try a simple experiment. “Stand up and put your
Read MoreCDC requests funds to build new maximum-security laboratory
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking Congress for money for a new
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