For California Hospitals That Don’t Pass Quake Test, Money’s Mostly At Fault
(By Ana B. Ibarra for California Healthline) With a state deadline looming, some California hospitals still need to retrofit or
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Health Care Finance
By Shopping Around This Woman Saved $3,786 on a MRI
A New Orleans woman learned just how costly it can be to have a medical procedure without first shopping around.
Read MoreAHA raises concerns over MedPAC payment recommendation
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) The American Hospital Association submitted a statement to the House Ways and Means
Read MoreHow are patient payment methods evolving? 4 health systems weigh in
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Payment methods for patients continue to evolve as health systems adapt to new
Read MorePatients can now use Facebook to raise money for medical bills
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Facebook has expanded its charitable giving tools to allow users to raise money
Read MoreHow Trump plans to fix the Medicare appeals process
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) President Donald Trump included proposals to fix the Medicare appeals process in his
Read MoreWhich One is Better for You: HSA or FSA
Both Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts let you put aside money tax-free for out-of-pocket medical expenses and each
Read MoreMedical costs among American’s top financial concerns
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Although not being able to pay medical costs is a top financial concern
Read MoreTab For Single-Payer Proposal In California Could Run $400 Billion
(By Chad Terhune for California Healthline) A proposed single-payer health system in California would cost about $400 billion annually, with
Read More650 groups call on Congress to eliminate Medicare budget panel
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) More than 650 healthcare organizations sent a letter to Congress May 18 calling
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