‘Concierge’ Medicine Gets More Affordable, But Is Still Not Widespread
(By Selena Simmons-Duffin) Some people pay $200 a month on the golf course or a fancy cable TV package, says
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High cost of multiple sclerosis medicines is forcing many patients to take ‘drastic actions’
(By Ed Silverman for ST A T) T he high cost of multiple sclerosis treatments has forced 40% of patients
Read MoreUse Medicare wisely to take care of your health
Over 52 million seniors get health coverage through Medicare. Although Medicare may not be a perfect program, but there are
Read MoreWoman with novel pneumonia virus hospitalized in Thailand — the first case outside China
(By Andrew Joseph for ST A T) Health authorities on Monday identified a pneumonia case caused by a previously unknown
Read MoreHow bundled payments affect healthcare use, quality
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Certain bundled payment models can lower costs and maintain or improve quality,
Read MoreMedicare Advantage open enrollment runs from Jan. 1 through March 31
More than 22 million people receive their healthcare coverage through a Medicare Advantage plan; however, not all of them are
Read MoreMore Medicare Advantage Plans offering palliative care
A Duke University report indicates a rising number of Medicare Advantage plans (61) are offering home-based palliative care as a
Read MoreMedicare is designed to keep costs reasonable, but wrong moves on your part can raise them.
If you are one of the over 52 million senior citizens that depend on Medicare to pay for their healthcare
Read MorePhysician viewpoint: Health-related marketing must be held to a higher standard
(By Andrea Park for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Because even clearly tongue-in-cheek advertisements for health foods and products can be
Read MoreAt CES, digital health gadgets gave me a detailed accounting of my flaws and failures
(By Megan Thielking for ST A T) LAS VEGAS — I have 905 pores, 20 wrinkles, and a face that
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