53 medical professionals charged in sweeping opioid takedown
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Dozens of medical professionals in seven states, including 31 physicians, eight nurse practitioners,
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Medicare Part D must evolve to help people fight cancer
(By Percival Barretto-Ko for STAT) Anew drug that cures, or at least delays, a deadly disease like cancer represents a
Read moreHigh-Deductible Health Policies Linked To Delayed Diagnosis And Treatment
(By Erika Stallings for NPR) In 2017, Susan learned that she carries a genetic mutation that may elevate her lifetime
Read moreThe job of Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman is to assist people with Medicare
Are you aware that Congress created the job of Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman to assist people with Medicare with their inquiries,
Read moreRural safety-net hospitals seeing ED use increase faster than cities, report suggests
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Emergency department visits are growing at a faster pace in rural areas than
Read moreMost people pay less than $5 per month for the drug. But some pay $11,002
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — “Most* patients pay between $0 and $5 per month” for Janssen’s drug Stelara,
Read moreFirst U.S. Patients Treated With CRISPR As Human Gene-Editing Trials Get Underway
(By Rob Stein for NPR) The powerful gene-editing technique called CRISPR has been in the news a lot. And not
Read moreWorkplace Wellness Programs Barely Move The Needle, Study Finds
(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) Workplace wellness programs have become an $8 billion industry in the U.S. But
Read moreMore employers are offering HSA to help employees set money aside for healthcare costs in retirement
Both employers and employees are embracing Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) as a valuable benefit when it comes to managing anticipated
Read moreMore than half of internal medicine physicians use telehealth services, survey finds
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) Fifty-one percent of internal medicine specialists work in a practice that has implemented
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