Evidence does not support Medicare for All would “save lives”
Several Senators claim Medicare for All would “save lives”; however, a new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research
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Amarin’s Vascepa prevents second and third heart attacks in analysis, fueling debate
(By Matthew Herper for STAT) NEW ORLEANS — A new analysis of a large study unveiled last November shows that Vascepa,
Read moreIs It Alzheimer’s Or Another Dementia? The Right Answer Matters
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) In the U.S., older people with dementia are usually told they have Alzheimer’s disease. But
Read moreMany Guidelines For Heart Care Rely On Weak Evidence
(By Richard Harris for NPR) Doctors turn to professional guidelines to help them identify the latest thinking on appropriate medical
Read moreDeath By A Thousand Clicks
(By Fred Schulte and Erika Fry, Fortune for Kaiser Health News) The pain radiated from the top of Annette Monachelli’s
Read moreEverything you need to know about health savings account
Millions of people meet the criteria to contribute to a health savings account; however, few take full advantage of the
Read moreWalmart sees benefit of flying employees to top hospitals for care
(By Mackenzie Garrity for Becker’s Hospital Review) For the last six years, Walmart has been suggesting that its employees visit
Read moreHow the not-for-profit Civica Rx will disrupt the generic drug industry
(By Marc Harrison for STAT) The generic drug industry should cause prices for medications to drop. But lately it has
Read moreWhy An ER Visit Can Cost So Much — Even For Those With Health Insurance
(By Terry Gross for NPR) Vox reporter Sarah Kliff spent over a year reading thousands of ER bills and investigating
Read moreTime is running out if you want to change your Medicare Advantage plan
Time is running out if you want to change your Medicare Advantage plan or switch back to original Medicare. You
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