Medicare Failed To Investigate Suspicious Infection Cases From 96 Hospitals
(By Christina Jewett for Kaiser Health News) Almost 100 hospitals reported suspicious data on dangerous infections to Medicare officials, but
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‘Boot Camp’ Helps Alzheimer’s, Dementia Caregivers Take Care Of Themselves, Too
(By Anna Gorman for Kaiser Health News) LOS ANGELES — Gary Carmona thought he could do it all. He’s run
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(By Bob Tedeschi for STAT) Clinicians are starting to look at the role that poverty, race, and other social determinants play
Read MoreSenate: How to Build a Better Health Care Bill
In James C. Capretta, resident fellow and holds the Milton Friedman Chair at the American Enterprise Institute, writes in his
Read MoreLong-Term Care Insurance
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 70 percent of Americans who turn 65 will need
Read MoreVirtual Visits for Medicare Advantage Members
A growing number of Medicare Advantage health plans are introducing “virtual visits” or telehealth as an option for seniors, with
Read MoreAre You Maximizing Your Medicare Benefits?
Here is four ways to maximize your Medicare benefits and look after your health in the process. Read article here…
Read MoreTo Bring Down Stubbornly High Blood Pressure, It Helps To Have A Team
(By Wendy Rigby for NPR) You’ve probably heard the phrase “it takes a village” to get things done. Many clinics
Read MoreCancer Survivors in United States: 15.5 Million
We first declared war on cancer back in 1971, but a single cure remains elusive; however, it doesn’t mean significant
Read MoreBoth Health Insurers and Hospitals are Concerned about Next Year Insurance Premiums
Health insurers are busy struggling with decisions they need to make now about how to price premiums and what markets
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