Along with the occasional aches and pains, growing older can bring surprise setbacks and serious diseases. Longtime relationships with doctors people trust often make even bad news more tolerable. Losing that support — especially during a health crisis — can be terrifying. That’s why little-known federal requirements are supposed to protect people with privately run…
If your neighbor is a backyard chicken hobbyist, should you be worried about bird flu? KFF Health News national public health correspondent Amy Maxmen answers that question and shares her reporting, on WAMU’s “Health Hub” segment March 5. The latest outbreak of bird flu has upended egg, poultry, and dairy operations, sickened dozens of farmworkers,…
Concierge and direct primary care models have proven their value as retention tools. Those who view these programs as measurable business assets, not ancillary benefits, will lead the next wave of workforce health innovation. The post From Perk to Infrastructure: How Employers Are Measuring the ROI of Concierge and Direct Primary Care appeared first on…
By MICHAEL MILLENSON When the Philadelphia Eagles thrashed the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl, no one disputed that they sat at the peak of professional football. In contrast, NYU Langone Health’s multi-million-dollar Super Bowl ad claiming “#1 for quality care in the U.S.” gave viewers just 2 seconds to read the very small print at…
With Millie’s new perimenopause and menopause offerings, patients receive treatments like hormone therapy, non-hormonal medications, vaginal treatments and lifestyle strategies for symptom relief. The post Millie Introduces Perimenopause and Menopause Program appeared first on MedCity News.
This brief describes federal citizenship and immigration status eligibility and eligibility verification requirements for Medicaid. Eligibility for federally-funded coverage under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program is limited to U.S. citizens and certain lawfully present immigrants.
As the Trump administration overhauls government health agencies, partisan trust in these agencies on vaccines has shifted and few express confidence in their ability to carry out key tasks. Most adults are confident in the safety of routine vaccines, but the COVID-19 vaccines remain polarizing with many uncertain about false claims regarding mRNA technology.
KFF Health News contributor Andy Miller discussed the Trump presidency and health care on WUGA’s “The Georgia Health Report” on Nov. 8. Click here to hear Miller on “The Georgia Health Report” Read Stephanie Armour’s “Trump’s White House Return Poised To Tangle Health Care Safety Net” KFF Health News correspondent Brett Kelman discussed dental implants…
Nearly 40,000 people have signed a petition from the Alliance for Women’s Health and Prevention’s EveryBODY Covered Campaign urging employers to recognize obesity as a chronic condition and expand comprehensive coverage. The post Nearly 40,000 People Urge Employers to Cover Comprehensive Obesity Care appeared first on MedCity News.
UH Group replaces its CEO, the payer’s alleged nursing home practices, the future of pharmacy benefit managers, and the healthcare implications of the budget bill are part of the latest episode of the Debunked Podcast with MedCity News Editor-in-Chief Arundhati Parmar and Samir Batra, managing partner of Health Innovation Pitch. The post Debunked Episode 16:…