HHS speaks out on alleged word ban at CDC
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) HHS called an alleged ban at CDC of words such as “evidence-based,” “diversity”
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Humana, 2 equity firms to buy Kindred for $4.1B: 6 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner and Alyssa Rege for Becker’s Hospital Review) Humana and two private equity firms signed a definitive agreement Dec. 19
Read MoreAverage assisted living facility costs $43,539 per year and Medicare won’t pay for it
Medicare provides health benefits to millions of seniors; however, there are certain services it won’t cover, like dental care, vision
Read MoreAverage wait time for a physician appointment is 24.1 days
The average wait time for a physician appointment in 15 large U.S. metro markets is 24.1 days according to the
Read MoreCould A Zap To The Brain Derail Destructive Impulses?
(By Esther Landhuis for NPR) Picture this: While reaching for the cookie jar — or cigarette or bottle of booze
Read MoreFood And Drug Administration Plans Crackdown On Risky Homeopathic Remedies
(By Rob Stein for NPR) The Food and Drug Administration said it plans to crack down on the sale of
Read MoreDrug Industry Spent Millions To Squelch Talk About High Drug Prices
(By Jay Hancock for Kaiser Health News) Facing bipartisan hostility over high drug prices in an election year, the pharma
Read MoreDaVita pharmacy unit settles billing fraud case for $63.7M
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Coppell, Texas-based DaVita Rx, a pharmacy services unit of Denver-based DaVita, will pay
Read MorePreparing for the cost of senior healthcare
If there’s one expense that’s practically guaranteed to go up in retirement, its healthcare. Many seniors will spend a huge
Read MoreOlder Adults’ Forgetfulness Tied To Faulty Brain Rhythms In Sleep
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Older brains may forget more because they lose their rhythm at night. During deep sleep,
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