Trend that reflects a surging U.S. economy, a shift toward less conventional work and tighter supervision of what qualifies a worker for disability benefits.
The Nonprofit Hospital That Makes Millions, Owns a Collection Agency and Relentlessly Sues the Poor
In Memphis, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, a non-profit has brought 8,300 lawsuits for unpaid medical bills in just five years.
More Seniors Are Dying In Falls
Fewer than half of seniors at high risk — people who’d fallen repeatedly or sought medical attention for falls — received a comprehensive fall risk assessment,]\.
‘Medicare For All’ Emerges As Early Divide In First Democratic Debate
At the Democratic presidential debate health policies, ranging from “Medicare for All” to efforts to curb skyrocketing drug prices, were among the key issues
Price transparency: Fool’s gold?
One solution would be to require uniform prices by all providers to all purchasers.
Senate Panel Approves ‘Surprise Medical Bills’ Package
The bill touches nearly every aspect of the health care, from lowering prescription drug prices, to increasing vaccine rates and preventing youth tobacco use.
‘Unskilled’ immigrants help to ease the pain of dying Americans
Without immigrants, there could be fewer people to take on the difficult task of helping our family members live out their last days.
US medical organizations call climate change a “public health emergency”
Public Health – Seattle & King County and the Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility were also among the signatories.
In Secret, Seniors Discuss ‘Rational Suicide’
More seniors are weighing the possibility of suicide as the baby boomer generation — known for valuing autonomy and self-determination — reaches older age.
Trump Administration Seeks More Health Care Cost Details For Consumers
Hospitals and insurers would have to give estimates to patients on out-of-pocket costs before they go in for nonemergency medical care.
Meth In The Morning, Heroin At Night
Life inside the seesaw struggle of dual addiction.
Teens of ‘Anti-Vaxxers’ Can Get Their Own Vaccines, Some States Say
To some degree, all states recognize that older children should have some autonomy in making health care decisions.
Non-English Speakers Face Health Setback If Trump Loosens Language Rules
The Administration wants to ease a regulation requires health care organizations provide patients with limited English a notice of free translation services.
What’s to blame for weight game? (It’s not your genes.)
Your genes and gut bugs can influence weight gain, but the effects are modest. Calories in, calories out are what determine your body weight.
Supplements for brain health show no benefit, study
A quarter of adults over 50 take a supplement for brain health. But a new study suggests seniors should spend their money elsewhere. The supplements don’t work.