How to lower healthcare costs
The cost of the U.S. healthcare system has ballooned to $4 trillion a year. Although the number of heart-related deaths
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Health Care - General
CMS fines 3 PACE organizations
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) On April 11, CMS fined three PACE organizations for failing to meet
Read MoreHealth systems rethink primary care for older adults
(By: Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review) As the older adult population grows, health systems are expanding community care, virtual
Read MoreYou’re probably taking over-the-counter painkillers incorrectly
(By Andee Tagle for NPR) When hit with a headache or fever, people often reach for over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen
Read MoreFDA OKs 1st trial to test gene-edited pig livers for treating liver failure
(By: Alexandra Murphy for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The FDA has cleared the first clinical trial to test genetically engineered
Read More35% of Americans cannot afford or access healthcare: Gallup
(By: Paige Twenter for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Reaching the highest level since 2021, 11% of U.S. adults are considered
Read More‘Grandpas’ got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders’ health, too
(By Ashley Milne-Tyte for NPR) Life after retirement can be isolating for a lot of people, but particularly for older
Read MoreTexas bill looks to reduce preventive care coverage requirements
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Texas lawmakers have introduced legislation that would allow employers to offer health coverage
Read MoreHumana opens first Walmart clinic
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The first grand opening of a CenterWell Senior Primary Care clinic located
Read MoreFrom TV to CMS: How Dr. Oz could shape Medicare and Medicaid
By Ryan Levi and Dan Gorenstein for NPR on March 20, 2025 Mehmet Oz — the surgeon-turned-TV-star better known as
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