Even Low-Dose Contraceptives Slightly Increase Breast Cancer Risk
(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) It’s long been known that hormonal contraception, like any medicine, carries some risks. But doctors
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Fitch: CVS Health-Aetna ‘prime example’ of healthcare’s focus on pricing power
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CVS Health’s $69 billion bid for Aetna is well in line with trends
Read MoreStudy: Uninsured patients aren’t overusing the ER — 4 things to know
(By Megan Knowles for Becker’s Hospital Review) Uninsured adults use emergency rooms at similar rates to insured adults, contrary to
Read MoreBrokers Tout Mix-And-Match Coverage To Avoid High-Cost ACA Plans
( Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) Health insurance a la carte? As the Affordable Care Act open-enrollment season moves
Read MorePace Of U.S. Health Spending Slows In 2016
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) U.S. health spending rose to $3.3 trillion in 2016, but the pace slowed
Read MoreThe 109 Leapfrog Top Hospital awardees for 2017
(By Brian Zimmerman for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Leapfrog Group on Thursday named the recipients of its 2017 Top Hospital
Read MoreHealth Risks To Farmworkers Increase As Workforce Ages
(By Sarah Varney for Kaiser Health News) That bag of frozen cauliflower sitting inside your freezer likely sprang to life
Read MoreToday, December 7th is the last day to pick or switch Medicare plans
Today, December 7th is the last day to pick or switch a Medicare Advantage plan or Medicare Part D prescription-drug
Read More8 things to know about CHIP funding right now
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) Funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program ran out in September, putting coverage
Read MoreFor commercially insured patients, observation status may improve cost savings
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Health News) Providers are increasingly putting patients under observation before deciding to admit them for
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