Rural hospitals are a critical source of health care for millions of Americans. But, Medicare Advantage plans are refusing to pay them Medicare rates and denying coverage for a large portion of...
Diane Archer
Stay healthy: Avoid foods that cause inflammation
Inflammation in our bodies can heal infected areas through increased blood flow. But, constant inflammation can lead to digestive issues, stiff joints and muscle pain, among other serious health...
Forever chemicals take big toll on our health
Tens of thousands of miles from us, between Iceland and Norway, in the Faroe Islands, scientists are finding the toxic effects of “forever chemicals” on residents, reports The New York...
Blue Shield of California ends contract with CVS Caremark in...
FierceHealthcare reports on Blue Shield of California’s decision to end its contract with CVS Caremark in an attempt to lower drug prices for its 4.8 million enrollees. CVS Caremark has been doing...
Hospitals dropping Medicare Advantage because of concerns with...
St. Charles Health System, a large hospital system in central Oregon likely will not continue to participate in Medicare Advantage, reports KTVZ.com. The hospital system’s leaders are concerned...
Prescription drug shortages and quality issues are a growing...
Imagine yourself in the hospital and the hospital being out of the critical chemotherapy drugs you need. That sounds like something more out of the Soviet Union than the United States, but almost...
If you need long-term care services, how will you get them?
The majority of older adults will need long-term care services at some point. But, caregiving costs for older adults are super high, stemming from significant labor and facility costs, along with...
Five ways to stay healthy and feel better longer, as you age
We are all getting older. And, the older we get, the more likely we are to suffer from one or more chronic conditions, everything from joint pain to cancer. Consumer Reports recommends ways to stay...
Watercress is the healthiest vegetable in the world
This might be news to you, but the Centers for Disease Control ranks the health benefits of vegetables and fruits on a scale of 1 to 100. If you had to guess which vegetables get high marks, I bet...
The many ways to ease knee and hip pain
If you’re suffering from pain or stiffness in your knees and hips and you’re over 65, you’re not alone. According to Consumer Reports, three in four people over 65 have joint pain...