An Overlooked Epidemic: Older Americans Taking Too Many Unneeded Drugs
(By Sandra G. Boodman for Kaiser Health News) Consider it America’s other prescription drug epidemic. For decades, experts have warned
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How healthy is your state? The disparities are stark
(By Megan Thielking for STAT) Massachusetts is the healthiest state in which to live this year, according to a new report from
Read MoreMayo Clinic, Harvard-affiliated hospitals, USC researchers partner to advance Alzheimer’s research
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Three researchers from Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic, the Los Angeles-based Keck School of
Read MoreMore than 4 in 5 physicians have experienced a cyberattack: 10 survey insights
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) More than four in five U.S. physicians (83 percent) have experienced some form of cyberattack in
Read MoreThe American Clinical Laboratory Association sues CMS over reimbursement cuts
The American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) filed a lawsuit (American Clinical Laboratory Association V Hargan, U.S. District Court, District of
Read MoreVA spent $1.1B over 6 years on an EHR it’s trying to replace
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) Between fiscal years 2011 and 2016, the Department of Veterans Affairs funneled more
Read MoreMedicare fee-for-service spending increased 2.3% between 2015-16
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare fee-for-service hospital spending increased slightly between 2015 and 2016 — by 2.3
Read MoreConfused on the various terminology used in the Medicare program?
Are you new to Medicare? Or are you confused on the various terminology used in the program? In Maurie Backman’s
Read MoreSign-Up Deadline Is Friday, But Some People May Get Extra Time
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) Open enrollment on the federal health law’s marketplace ends Friday, and most people
Read MoreExperts Tell Congress How To Cut Drug Prices
(By Sarah Jane Tribble for Kaiser Health News) The nation’s most influential science advisory group will tell Congress today that
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