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Medicare covers array of medical equipment and supplies
In addition to covering medical and hospital services, Medicare covers an array of medical...
Amazon plans to reform the marketplace for medical supplies
Amazon appears to be using its enormous power and reach to become a serious player in the...
States focus on drug importation as way to rein in drug costs
Shefali Luthra reports for Kaiser Health News that states are looking at drug importation as a way...
Anthem penalizes patients who seek emergency room care
Your heart is racing, your head is spinning, you have excruciating stomach pain. Should you go to...
Aetna under investigation for denying care without appropriate...
Several states are investigating Aetna, the nation’s third largest health insurance company, for...
To curb obesity, Chile makes it harder to buy junk...
To curb obesity, in 2016 Chile made it harder to buy junk food—psychologically, financially and...
Budget deal lowers drug costs for people with Medicare
Congress’ budget deal lowers prescription drug costs for people with Medicare. Under the...
Congress must protect our community health centers
Every Thursday morning, I wake up excited for the 14-hour day I’m about to begin. My Thursdays...
Geriatric ERs: Better care, shorter stays
Emergency rooms can be dangerous places, particularly for older adults who are generally more...