Enlarge this image Good hospice care at the end of life can be a godsend to patients and their families, all agree,…
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Some Doctors, Patients Balk At Medicare’s ‘Flat Fee’ Payment Proposal
by Martha Bebinger July 27, 2018Enlarge this image Medicare’s proposed changes to doctors’ compensation will reduce paperwork, physicians agree. But at what cost to their income? andresr/Getty…
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HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you’re fit in middle age, you might be guarding against not only…
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By Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News Medicare’s financial condition has taken a turn for the worse because of predicted higher hospital spending…
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A 24/7 Emergency Room Charges An ‘After-Hours’ Fee. Who Should Pay?
by Michelle Andrews June 5, 2018Enlarge this image Emergencies happen at all hours, but the cost of staffing an emergency department at night is higher than by…
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HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Many doctors have internet portals to help patients manage their care. But that…
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To Lower Your Medicare Drug Costs, Ask Your Pharmacist For The Cash Price
by Susan Jaffe May 29, 2018Enlarge this image Many Medicare patients don’t realize they can sometimes pay less out of pocket for a prescription drug if they…
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Enlarge this image Not seeing clearly can hamper a child’s academic achievement, social development and long-term health, research shows. The right pair…