Preventing Falls by Practicing Tai Chi
In a recent study, researchers examined data from 18 previously published trails of tai chi for fall prevention and found
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Putting a Stop to Doctor-shopping for Painkillers
A new study has found state programs that require physicians to check drug registries before writing prescriptions for opioid pain
Read MoreRude surgeons may also be most hazardous: 5 study findings to know
(By Molly Gamble for Becker’s Hospital Review) Patients seeing surgeons who elicit the greatest number of patient complaints are 14
Read MoreMedicare Fraud
Medicare fraud costs taxpayers more than $60 billion every year. What you should know and some tips for preventing, detecting
Read MoreOvercharged Medicare
Along with a whistleblower, the U.S. Justice Department has joined the lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group Inc. that claims the insurer,
Read More‘Tsunami’ Of Alzheimer’s Cases Among Latinos Raises Concerns Over Costs, Caregiving
(By Ana B. Ibarra and Heidi DeMarco for Kaiser Health News) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Florence Marquez liked to describe herself
Read MoreVeteran Teaches Therapists How To Talk About Gun Safety When Suicide’s A Risk
(By April Dembosky for Kaiser Health News) Jay Zimmerman got his first BB gun when he was 7, and his
Read More4 key events since judge blocked Anthem-Cigna deal
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) A U.S. District Court judge sided with the Justice Department Feb. 8 and blocked Indianapolis-based
Read More20 things to know about urgent care | 2017
(By Brian Zimmerman for Becker’s Hospital Review) While a new presidential administration could mean big changes in healthcare, one trend
Read MoreFirst Amendment versus Second Amendment
On Thursday, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Florida’s so called “Docs and Glocks” law violated a
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