A new study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, by Alison Galvani et...
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Want to live longer? See a doctor who’s female
A new study finds that women live longer when they see female doctors. This study adds to a body of...
New nursing home staffing requirements are a step forward
It has become increasingly clear that our federal government is not willing or able to enact laws...
States address prior authorization denials, while Congress fears...
People across the country are facing increasing numbers of treatment denials from insurers, even...
Will insulin ever be affordable in the US?
The pharmaceutical industry is all too powerful in the US. Not only does it spend a lot of money...
Nancy Altman testifies in Congress on the importance of...
Testimony of Nancy Altman before the Subcommittee on Social Security of the House Ways and Means...
Half of rural hospitals are losing money, closing units
Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez reports for Kaiser Health News on the failing finances of half of rural...
Medicare Part D drug coverage stunts are rampant
When it comes to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, one thing’s for sure: Medicare...
Medicare Part D plans can make it hard to get prescription drugs
As you might already know, Medicare Part D plans can make it hard to get the prescription drugs you...
Out-of-network care: Don’t trust your insurer to pay the...
MultiPlan, a data analytics firm, works with UnitedHealthcare and many big insurers to calculate...