Young people have the most medical debt, study finds
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) The average size of medical debt is significantly higher for younger people, likely
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How well do you know Medicare?
Medicare is for most American retirees their primary health care plan. Medicare is complicated, and understanding it is crucial to
Read moreWalgreens’ “Find Care Now” digital health service
Walgreens has launched an mHealth platform designed to give its estimated 5 million active members access to healthcare services. The
Read moreArtificial Intelligence used in healthcare
The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve health care outcomes is very intriguing. There are still much to overcome
Read moreHealthcare is one of Microsoft’s multibillion dollar businesses
(By Julie Spitzer for Becker’s Hospital Review) With 1,100 employees and 168,000 customers, Microsoft’s healthcare unit is a multibillion dollar
Read moreThe House adopted two health care bills to expand tax-advantaged health care accounts
The House of Representatives adopted two health care bills, H.R. 6199 and H.R. 6311, that expand tax-advantaged health care accounts,
Read moreSurvey says employees lack clear understanding of their health plan choices
According to a survey and white paper from HSA Bank, employees’ lack clear understanding of their health plan choices, and
Read moreSome Doctors, Patients Balk At Medicare’s ‘Flat Fee’ Payment Proposal
(By Martha Bebinger for NPR) The Trump administration announced a plan Friday that would affect about 40 percent of the
Read moreHMOs are making a comeback
According to PwC’s Health Research Institute, medical costs have increased roughly six percent a year for the past half-decade outpacing
Read moreDifficulty swallowing has serious consequences for health and quality of life as we age
A new study finds as the loss of muscle and function in the throat occurs it comes more difficult for
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