The Women’s Health Issue No One Talks About
(By Jenny Gold for Kaiser Health News) Kieley Parker never imagined she would need an antidepressant. “I always win those
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Colombia plans to proceed with price cut on Novartis cancer drug
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) After weeks of deliberations, the Colombia health minister is proceeding with plans to unilaterally lower
Read MoreNewly Covered By Medi-Cal, Undocumented Children Also Seek Dental Care
(By Ana B. Ibarra for California Healthline) Eight-year-old Erika Andalon recently started treatment for six cavities at an AltaMed dental
Read MoreStudies Link Cancer Patient’s Survival Time To Insurance Status
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) Privately insured people with two types of cancer were diagnosed earlier and lived
Read MoreFDA chastises companies for touting an unapproved opioid painkiller
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) File this under “What were they thinking?” At a time when selling opioid painkillers is
Read MoreNew to Medicare: Five Things You Should Know
If you are moving from an employer health insurance to Medicare there are five things you need to know to
Read MoreDoes access to medical marijuana reduce opioid deaths?
(By Sharon Begley for STAT) When legal medical marijuana dispensaries start operating in a state, deaths from opioid overdoses in
Read MoreMedicare audits up 936% in last 5 years
(By Brooke Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review) Third party recovery audit contractors are harnessing the power of big data and
Read MoreLawmakers ask HHS to probe the Medicaid drug rebate program
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) In the wake of the controversy over EpiPen pricing,1 a group of lawmakers is demanding
Read MoreCalifornia Aims To Limit Surprise Medical Bills
(By Stephanie O’Neill, KPCC for Kaiser Health News) When it comes to navigating the intricacies of health insurance, Cassie Ray
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