For patient advocates and health economists, cases like Ekirch’s illustrate why prior authorization has become such a chronic ...

Medicare Advantage insurers had urged CMS to scrap the obesity drug coverage proposals and eliminate a health equity payment ...

But what repercussions does that have for our already overcrowded Sarasota and, more importantly, how does it affect our already stressed medical facilities? Nobody answers the phones ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services April 4 finalized changes to the Medicare Advantage and prescription drug ...

My friend’s church has initiated a novel Lenten practice, which is to write a letter every day in Lent and mail it: 40 letters in 40 days. The idea is to write something positive to someone ...

I]t has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient ...

This survey revealed that a high number of women chose to undergo mammography screening annually instead of biennially, as per official recommendations. HealthDay News — A high proportion of ...

Republican lawmakers on the Iowa Senate Education Committee advanced legislation allowing schools to employ chaplains or ...

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Millions of Americans rely on physical and occupational therapists to regain strength and motor skills after operations, ...

A study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals that nearly one in five U.S. adults have used multiple drugs in the past year, showing that substance use is ...

If you’re sexually active, regular testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections (STIs) is crucial to protect your health and the health of your partners. While you can get ...