Is ‘Internet Addiction’ Real?
(By Lesley McClurg for NPR) When her youngest daughter, Naomi, was in middle school, Ellen watched the teen disappear behind
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California Bill Addresses Safety Concerns At Dialysis Clinics
(By Anna Gorman for Kaiser Health News) Saying they are concerned about safety in California’s dialysis clinics, a coalition of
Read MoreCMS further delays major bundled payment initiatives: 4 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS issued a final rule Thursday that further delays implementation of cardiac care bundled payment
Read MoreWomen Opt To Skip Pelvic Exams When Told They Have Little Benefit
(By Patti Neighmond for NPR) This is a story about conflicting medical advice. One group of doctors, represented by the
Read MoreCalifornia To Pay About $1.3 Billion For Medicaid Expansion In First Year Of State Contributions
(By Emily Bazar for California Healthline) California will contribute about $1.3 billion to its Medi-Cal expansion this year, a new
Read MoreWhat’s Good for Your Body Seems to be Good for Your Brain,
Scientists generally agree if you want to reduce your risk for dementia, you should start by adopting a healthful lifestyle.
Read MoreOmnicare to pay $8M to settle false claims allegations in 28 states
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Omnicare, a pharmacy services provider owned by Woonsocket, R.I.-based CVS Health, has agreed
Read MoreCommon Lead Test Can Give False Results, FDA Warns
(By Nell Greenfield Boyce for NPR) Common blood tests for lead can give falsely-low results in certain cases, according to
Read MorePutting A Lid On Waste: Needless Medical Tests Not Only Cost $200B — They Can Do Harm
(By Chad Terhune for California Healthline) It’s common knowledge in medicine: Doctors routinely order tests on hospital patients that are
Read MoreLike Hunger Or Thirst, Loneliness In Seniors Can Be Eased
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) It’s widely believed that older age is darkened by persistent loneliness. But a
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