Thursday, February 28, 2019
Before Teen Is Prescribed Opioids, Look at Family's Drug Use
Before Teen Is Prescribed Opioids, Look at Family's Drug Use: Teens and young adults haven't been spared from the opioid addiction crisis sweeping through America.
Health officials, lawmakers take aim at false measles vaccine claims
Health officials, lawmakers take aim at false measles vaccine claims: Public health officials say the spread of misinformation about the safety and efficacy of vaccines has fueled a series of measles outbreaks across the country. There have been more than 159 cases in 10 states since January.
Senate bill wants to sweeten deal for states to expand Medicaid
Senate bill wants to sweeten deal for states to expand Medicaid: Democratic senators want states that recently expanded Medicaid to get the same funding deal as states that expanded back in 2014.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Pharma Execs Dig In For A Fight Against Outraged Senators | Kaiser Health News
Pharma Execs Dig In For A Fight Against Outraged Senators | Kaiser Health News: The Senate Finance Committee grilled executives from seven major drugmakers on Tuesday.
Painless Ways to Limit Your Kids' Screen Time
Painless Ways to Limit Your Kids' Screen Time: If you're in a frequent tug of war with your kids over turning off their gadgets, it could be the tactic you use when you try to persuade them to disengage.
Can Google Help Bridge Language Gaps Between Doctors, Patients?
Can Google Help Bridge Language Gaps Between Doctors, Patients?: Google Translate might be a valuable ally for doctors when they're treating patients who don't speak English, new research suggests.
Consumer health information is increasingly at risk, groups tell Congress | Health Data Management
Consumer health information is increasingly at risk, groups tell Congress | Health Data Management: Rep. Janice Schakowsky points to Facebook’s collection of data from third party app developers on women’s menstrual cycles and cancer treatments.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Obesity a Heartbreaker for Kids
Obesity a Heartbreaker for Kids: Obesity and severe obesity have been added to the list of conditions that put children and teens at increased risk for early heart disease.
One Plus of Texting, Social Media: Divorce Made Easier on Kids
One Plus of Texting, Social Media: Divorce Made Easier on Kids: There's lots to be concerned about when it comes to kids and modern forms of communication, such as social isolation and cyberbullying.
Pharma CEOs survive Senate grilling with few concessions
Pharma CEOs survive Senate grilling with few concessions: Pharmaceutical executives took a verbal beating, but didn't concede much in a high-profile testimony before the Senate Finance Committee.
After Peanut Allergy Rx, Eating Small Bits of Peanut Might Help: Study
After Peanut Allergy Rx, Eating Small Bits of Peanut Might Help: Study: Immunotherapy for peanut allergy, where patients are fed tiny bits of peanut to help curb the allergy, might work better if patients continue to eat small amounts of the nut after completion of therapy, new research shows.
Green Space Good for Your Child's Mental Health
Green Space Good for Your Child's Mental Health: Living near a park, forest or other green space may protect your children's mental health later in life, a new Danish study suggests.
Georgia bill would take reins off private health facilities
Georgia bill would take reins off private health facilities: Georgia’s public hospitals say private health businesses want to cherry-pick their profitable services and leave them with the money losers.
Congress Squares Off With Pharma CEOs In Showdown Over High Drug Prices | Kaiser Health News
Congress Squares Off With Pharma CEOs In Showdown Over High Drug Prices | Kaiser Health News: Tuesday’s Senate Finance Committee hearing could produce fireworks over prices, R&D costs and executive compensation.
Grassley revives probe of tax-exempt hospitals - Modern Healthcare
Grassley revives probe of tax-exempt hospitals - Modern Healthcare: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) signals he will leverage his powerful Senate Finance Committee chairmanship to make sure not-for-profit hospitals are doling out enough charity care.
Monday, February 25, 2019
A Parent-To-Parent Campaign To Get Vaccine Rates Up | Kaiser Health News
A Parent-To-Parent Campaign To Get Vaccine Rates Up | Kaiser Health News: Kim Nelson started the group South Carolina Parents for Vaccines after learning that religious exemptions from vaccine requirements were way up in her community.
More Severe Strain of Flu Starting to Spread Widely: CDC
More Severe Strain of Flu Starting to Spread Widely: CDC: Americans aren't out of the woods yet, as the flu season continues to spread across the country, health officials reported Friday.
Breastfeeding May Cut Kids' Eczema Risk
Breastfeeding May Cut Kids' Eczema Risk: Children who were breastfed exclusively in their first few months of life were less likely to develop the chronic skin condition known as eczema, a new study finds.
Senate committee to grill Big Pharma on drug prices - Modern Healthcare
Senate committee to grill Big Pharma on drug prices - Modern Healthcare: Executives from seven major drugmakers, including Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., Merck & Co. and Pfizer are set to testify before the Senate Finance Committee on drug prices.
Friday, February 22, 2019
Nonprofit hospitals back Medicaid waiver plan for Georgia
Nonprofit hospitals back Medicaid waiver plan for Georgia: The plan would seek a limited Medicaid expansion for Georgia that would serve a population making up to 100 percent of the poverty level.
HPV Infections Most Tied to Cancer Are in Decline, and Vaccines May Be Why
HPV Infections Most Tied to Cancer Are in Decline, and Vaccines May Be Why: Infections with two strains of the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV) are showing marked declines among American women, and rising vaccination rates could be driving the trend.
Brain Condition CTE Seen in H.S. Football Players: Study
Brain Condition CTE Seen in H.S. Football Players: Study: Crippling brain injury from football can start early, even among high school players, a new study suggests.
Kratom-Related Poisonings Are Soaring, Study Finds
Kratom-Related Poisonings Are Soaring, Study Finds: Calls to U.S. poison control centers related to the herbal drug kratom have skyrocketed, increasing more than 50-fold in a matter of six years, a new study shows.
CMS: Government payers’ share of healthcare spending to reach 47% by 2027 | FierceHealthcare
CMS: Government payers’ share of healthcare spending to reach 47% by 2027 | FierceHealthcare: CMS' Office of the Actuary released its annual health spending projections, and it says increased Medicare enrollment is the trend to watch over the next decade.
Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder at Issue as U.S. Subpoenas Company - The New York Times
Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder at Issue as U.S. Subpoenas Company - The New York Times: Johnson & Johnson said in a regulatory filing that it had received subpoenas from the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission amid inquiries into its talc-based products.
Vaccine religious exemptions under scrutiny after measles outbreaks - The Washington Post
Vaccine religious exemptions under scrutiny after measles outbreaks - The Washington Post: Vaccination proponents and anti-vaccination activists are watching to see whether some states will follow California's lead.
Vaccine Discussions May Be Most Helpful During Early Pregnancy : Shots - Health News : NPR
Vaccine Discussions May Be Most Helpful During Early Pregnancy : Shots - Health News : NPR: A mother in Greenville, S.C., was startled by how many parents were opting not to immunize their kids, so she started her own group to counter misinformation about childhood vaccinations.
FDA chief: Federal government might step in if states don't change lax vaccine laws - CNN
FDA chief: Federal government might step in if states don't change lax vaccine laws - CNN: The head of the US Food and Drug Administration says that if states don't force more schoolchildren to get vaccinated, the federal government might have to mandate vaccinations.
FDA chief: Federal government might step in if states don't change lax vaccine laws - CNN
FDA chief: Federal government might step in if states don't change lax vaccine laws - CNN: The head of the US Food and Drug Administration says that if states don't force more schoolchildren to get vaccinated, the federal government might have to mandate vaccinations.
GBI: Item from Sandtown M.S. tested postive for THC - Story | WAGA
GBI: Item from Sandtown M.S. tested postive for THC - Story | WAGA: At least one of the food items examined by investigators after several students got sick at a Fulton County middle school tested positive for the presence of THC, the Georgia Bureau of...
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Medicaid expansion and funding face threats in several states - Modern Healthcare
Medicaid expansion and funding face threats in several states - Modern Healthcare: Medicaid expansion and funding face serious political challenges in several Western and Great Plains states, following expansion ballot initiatives and legislative and gubernatorial elections in those states.
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
Lawmakers' Difficult Search For Rural Georgia Solutions: A Talk With WABE's Emma Hurt | 90.1 FM WABE
Lawmakers' Difficult Search For Rural Georgia Solutions: A Talk With WABE's Emma Hurt | 90.1 FM WABE: The "Two Georgia" problem -- the gap between the quality of life in Georgia's urban and rural areas -- is an old one. This legislative session, lawmakers have continued to talk about what can be done to close that gap and help rural Georgia communities. Emma Hurt is one of the reporters who covers the Capitol for
Georgia seeks health insurance waiver: 3 things to know
Georgia seeks health insurance waiver: 3 things to know: Georgia's governor is eyeing a federal Medicaid waiver under a new proposal, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Georgia Senate panel passes health care waiver bill to expand coverage
Georgia Senate panel passes health care waiver bill to expand coverage: Georgia’s Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Tuesday passed a bill to give the...
For Children in Car Crashes, Geography Can Be Deadly - General Surgery News
For Children in Car Crashes, Geography Can Be Deadly - General Surgery News: Boston—For a child involved in a vehicular accident, location can be fatal.
The Link Between School Attendance and Good Health | From the American Academy of Pediatrics | Pediatrics
The Link Between School Attendance and Good Health | From the American Academy of Pediatrics | Pediatrics: More than 6.5 million children in the United States, approximately 13% of all students, miss 15 or more days of school each year. The rates of chronic absenteeism vary between states, communities, and schools, with significant disparities based on income, race, and ethnicity. Chronic school absenteeism, starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, puts students at risk for poor school performance and school dropout, which in turn, put them at risk for unhealthy behaviors as adolescents and young adults as well as poor long-term health outcomes. Pediatricians and their colleagues caring for children in the medical setting have opportunities at the individual patient and/or family, practice, and population levels to promote school attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism and resulting health disparities. Although this policy statement is primarily focused on absenteeism related to students’ physical and mental health, pediatricians may play a role in addressing absenteeism attributable to a wide range of factors through individual interactions with patients and their parents and through community-, state-, and federal-level advocacy.
Critics say EPA action plan on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ falls short - The Washington Post
Critics say EPA action plan on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ falls short - The Washington Post: The Environmental Protection Agency unveiled what officials called a historic effort to rein in a class of long-lasting chemicals, known as PFAS, that scientists say pose serious health risks.
Obamacare sign-up for Georgia counties hit by hurricane about to end
Obamacare sign-up for Georgia counties hit by hurricane about to end: Open enrollment for 2019 insurance plans on the Affordable Care Act’s exchange market is over...
Monday, February 18, 2019
South Cobb Dems share legislative priorities | News | mdjonline.com
South Cobb Dems share legislative priorities | News | mdjonline.com: Four Democratic members of the state Legislature representing south Cobb held a listening session Sunday afternoon, where they took questions from the audience and outlined their priorities for the legislative
Up to 1 Hour of General Anesthesia Safe for Infants: Study
Up to 1 Hour of General Anesthesia Safe for Infants: Study: Infants who are given general anesthesia for an hour are unlikely to suffer harm, but the safety of longer and repeated exposure remains unknown, a new study says.
Lawmakers, Advocates Skeptical Of Kemp's Medicaid Waiver Plan | 90.1 FM WABE
Lawmakers, Advocates Skeptical Of Kemp's Medicaid Waiver Plan | 90.1 FM WABE: This week, Gov. Brian Kemp released his plan to explore Medicaid waivers that could possibly expand access to healthcare coverage in Georgia. But many are skeptical of that plan, saying it’s light on details and doesn’t stack up against what they say are better alternatives. First among them are Democrats like
Federal court agrees to let Democrats defend ObamaCare in court | TheHill
Federal court agrees to let Democrats defend ObamaCare in court | TheHill: A Louisiana-based federal court of appeals on Thursday agreed to let House Democrats join a fight to save the Affordable Care Act, but refused to expedite an appeal.
HHS using disclosure, transparency to try to force change - Modern Healthcare
HHS using disclosure, transparency to try to force change - Modern Healthcare: HHS is using a public approach to enforcing its rules on healthcare stakeholders.
Friday, February 15, 2019
Flu Shot Much More Effective This Year, CDC Says
Flu Shot Much More Effective This Year, CDC Says: This year's flu shot is already outperforming the vaccine issued during the tough 2017-2018 influenza season, federal health officials reported Thursday.
Ambulance providers will be paid for trips to alternative sites, telemedicine - Modern Healthcare
Ambulance providers will be paid for trips to alternative sites, telemedicine - Modern Healthcare: HHS will test allowing ambulance suppliers and providers to transport Medicare and Medicaid patients to areas besides the emergency room, such as a doctor's office or urgent care facility, or use telemedicine, in a bid to reduce unnecessary trips to the hospital.
Thursday, February 14, 2019
GEORGIA MEDICAL MARIJUANA: Georgia bill seeks in-state medical marijuana growing and sales | WSB-TV
GEORGIA MEDICAL MARIJUANA: Georgia bill seeks in-state medical marijuana growing and sales | WSB-TV: Medical marijuana oil could be sold to patients in Georgia who are already allowed to use it, if a bill being introduced Thursday passes.
Georgia's business-driven shift on Medicaid
Georgia's business-driven shift on Medicaid: If you’re looking for the point at which Republicans in Georgia began their slow turn toward O...
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp offers plan to seek federal health care waiver
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp offers plan to seek federal health care waiver: The Patients First Act would give the governor wide latitude to approve a range of options in pursuit of a federal “waiver” with the aim of improving government-funded health care access for the poor and middle class.That could mean something close to
Georgia Legislature rushes through bill on school bus stops
Georgia Legislature rushes through bill on school bus stops: Senate Bill 25 requires cars to stop for stopped school buses. The bill, approved by the Georgia Legislature, is headed to the desk of Gov. Brian Kemp
Florida school shooting brought changes in Georgia
Florida school shooting brought changes in Georgia: Legislators put up money, schools add police and students vow to remain politically active after the Parkland, Fla., high school massacre.
Teen Pot Use Linked to Later Depression, Suicide Attempts
Teen Pot Use Linked to Later Depression, Suicide Attempts: Pot may be particularly dangerous for the teenaged brain, a new review suggests.
Pumped Breast Milk Falls Short of Breastfed Version
Pumped Breast Milk Falls Short of Breastfed Version: Pumped breast milk might not be quite as good as milk that comes directly from Mom's breast, a new study suggests.
Utah’s Novel Plan For Medicaid Expansion Opens Door To Spending Caps Sought By GOP | Kaiser Health News
Utah’s Novel Plan For Medicaid Expansion Opens Door To Spending Caps Sought By GOP | Kaiser Health News: Utah’s proposal to limit federal and state funding on Medicaid is a radical change. Anti-poverty advocates are concerned that caps could limit how many people are enrolled and restrict services. They also worry other states would adopt a similar plan.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Unfit Teens Often Grow Into Sickly Middle Age, Study Shows
Unfit Teens Often Grow Into Sickly Middle Age, Study Shows: Teen boys who are unfit and/or obese have higher odds for chronic disease and disability as adults, according to a large Swedish study.
Opioids Overprescribed for Common Children's Fracture, Study Says
Opioids Overprescribed for Common Children's Fracture, Study Says: Children who have surgery for a broken elbow may be overprescribed potentially addictive opioid painkillers, a new study finds.
Poor Sleep Plagues Many Kids With Autism
Poor Sleep Plagues Many Kids With Autism: Young children with autism are more than twice as likely to have sleep problems than typical kids or those with other developmental delays, a new study reports.
Half of U.S. Kids With a Mental Health Disorder Don't Get Treatment
Half of U.S. Kids With a Mental Health Disorder Don't Get Treatment: If you're worried that your child may suffer from a mental health condition, such as anxiety, depression or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you have plenty of company.
Vaping Is Erasing Gains Made Against Teen Smoking
Vaping Is Erasing Gains Made Against Teen Smoking: E-cigarettes have obliterated past progress in reducing tobacco product use among teenagers, U.S. health officials said Monday.
Vaccine Storage Too Often Fails To Meet Standards | Kaiser Health News
Vaccine Storage Too Often Fails To Meet Standards | Kaiser Health News: Federal officials regulate the handling of vaccines that are provided through the Vaccines for Children program, which offers the medicines generally for children whose families could not afford them. But there is no federal oversight of how these drugs are stored among other health care providers.
Other states likely to follow Utah's partial Medicaid expansion - Modern Healthcare
Other states likely to follow Utah's partial Medicaid expansion - Modern Healthcare: The Utah Legislature passed a bill to partially expand Medicaid, and that may encourage other states to seek similar scaled-back expansions with full federal funding.
Medicare, Medicaid contain costs better than private insurers, study says - Modern Healthcare
Medicare, Medicaid contain costs better than private insurers, study says - Modern Healthcare: While Republican lawmakers insist trimming Medicare and Medicaid is the only way to rein in federal spending, researchers have found the programs have done a better job at controlling spending than private payers.
Monday, February 11, 2019
Drivers Who Don't Buckle Up Likely to Have Unrestrained Child Passengers
Drivers Who Don't Buckle Up Likely to Have Unrestrained Child Passengers: When a driver doesn't buckle up, their young passengers are also likely to be unrestrained.
Does Social Media Push Teens to Depression? New Study Says No
Does Social Media Push Teens to Depression? New Study Says No: Time spent on Instagram, Snapchat or Facebook probably isn't driving teenagers to depression, a new study contends.
Flu Season Far From Over, CDC Says
Flu Season Far From Over, CDC Says: Though much of the United States is in the grip of the flu, the season hasn't peaked yet, health officials said Friday.
Will blockchain save the healthcare system? - Modern Healthcare
Will blockchain save the healthcare system? - Modern Healthcare: Insurers are among the first to use blockchain technology in healthcare, and they are only going to expand its use.
Medicaid waivers ending retrospective eligibility shift costs to providers, patients - Modern Healthcare
Medicaid waivers ending retrospective eligibility shift costs to providers, patients - Modern Healthcare: Critics say eliminating retrospective eligibility is one more administrative barrier the Trump administration has erected to make Medicaid and other public benefits harder to access.
Friday, February 8, 2019
As U.S. Measles Outbreaks Spread, Why Does 'Anti-Vax' Movement Persist?
As U.S. Measles Outbreaks Spread, Why Does 'Anti-Vax' Movement Persist?: Measles outbreaks across the United States -- including one in Washington state where 50 cases have now been identified -- have again shone the spotlight on parents who resist getting kids vaccinated.
Shrinking Medicaid Rolls In Missouri And Tennessee Raise Flag On Vetting Process | Kaiser Health News
Shrinking Medicaid Rolls In Missouri And Tennessee Raise Flag On Vetting Process | Kaiser Health News: State health officials say several factors, including the improved economy, are behind the 7 percent drop last year in Missouri and 9 percent reduction in Tennessee of Medicaid recipients. But advocates for the poor are worried the states’ efforts to weed out residents who are improperly enrolled has led to people mistakenly forced off the rolls.
PBMs launch counterattack following Trump administration’s plan to end drug rebates | FierceHealthcare
PBMs launch counterattack following Trump administration’s plan to end drug rebates | FierceHealthcare: Pharmacy benefit managers are hitting back against critics who blame them for rising drug prices, as the system they use to negotiate rebates on drugs hangs in the balance.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Will screenings take away shame and shadow of dyslexia in Georgia?
Will screenings take away shame and shadow of dyslexia in Georgia?: Many states now screen for dyslexia, the most common learning disorder in the United States and one that can be mitigated with early identification and intervention. Georgia is not among the states that mandate screening, but legislation is under consideration that could change that.
5 things to know about Medicaid expansion waivers
5 things to know about Medicaid expansion waivers: New leaders in Georgia are considering doing an expansion of Medicaid but with a “waiver” to allow the state to shape the program more conservatively.
Georgia to pursue Medicaid, Obamacare waivers
Georgia to pursue Medicaid, Obamacare waivers: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s administration said it will back a measure seeking federal “waivers” to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
Measles Outbreak Sends Vaccine Demand Soaring, Even Among The Hesitant | Kaiser Health News
Measles Outbreak Sends Vaccine Demand Soaring, Even Among The Hesitant | Kaiser Health News: The number of health clinic orders and shots administered rose sharply in January compared with last year, Washington county officials say.
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Expert: Georgia cell phone law lowered traffic fatalities
Expert: Georgia cell phone law lowered traffic fatalities: The Hands-Free Georgia Act prohibits motorists from holding their phones while driving
Georgia Senate panel backs medical compact with other states
Georgia Senate panel backs medical compact with other states: Senate Bill 16 would join Georgia to a group of states that accept one another's medical licenses, called the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.
Cherokee County parents warned of two pertussis cases
Cherokee County parents warned of two pertussis cases: Parents should consult a doctor “without delay” if their child exhibits cough and cold symptoms before Feb. 14.
Almost All U.S. Teens Falling Short on Sleep, Exercise
Almost All U.S. Teens Falling Short on Sleep, Exercise: Too little sleep. Not enough exercise. Far too much "screen time."
Where Marijuana Is Legal, Many Teens Drive While High
Where Marijuana Is Legal, Many Teens Drive While High: In states where marijuana is legal, teens smoking pot and then getting behind the wheel of a car is common, a new study finds.
Anthem hit with lawsuit alleging it misled enrollees in Georgia’s ACA exchanges | FierceHealthcare
Anthem hit with lawsuit alleging it misled enrollees in Georgia’s ACA exchanges | FierceHealthcare: Georgia patients have filed suit against Anthem, claiming that the insurer misled them about the provider network it would offer through its Affordable Care Act plan.
Senate panel hears pitch on physician-dispensed generics - Modern Healthcare
Senate panel hears pitch on physician-dispensed generics - Modern Healthcare: Senate health committee chair Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) was struck by Tuesday's testimony from the co-founder of a direct primary-care practice who described the extremely low prices he can secure for his patients for generic drugs.
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Newton sees increase in whooping cough cases | Newton | rockdalenewtoncitizen.com
Newton sees increase in whooping cough cases | Newton | rockdalenewtoncitizen.com: Newton sees increase in whooping cough cases
Utah's limited Medicaid expansion bill could spark new waiver battles - Modern Healthcare
Utah's limited Medicaid expansion bill could spark new waiver battles - Modern Healthcare: If Utah's Legislature passes a bill to replace the voter-approved Medicaid expansion with a more limited version, experts say it will likely be challenged in the courts.
Hospitals should make price info more useful, HHS' Azar says - Modern Healthcare
Hospitals should make price info more useful, HHS' Azar says - Modern Healthcare: HHS Secretary Azar said that hospitals need to do better at explaining list prices to consumers now that they have to post the information online.
Transparency: Washington's healthcare plan - Modern Healthcare
Transparency: Washington's healthcare plan - Modern Healthcare: Republicans and Democrats are rallying around efforts to force the industry to be more open about its pricing strategies.
North Carolina awards $6 billion in Medicaid contracts - Modern Healthcare
North Carolina awards $6 billion in Medicaid contracts - Modern Healthcare: Four insurers scored contracts to serve North Carolina Medicaid beneficiaries under the state's new managed care program launching in November.
Hospital price growth driving healthcare spending - Modern Healthcare
Hospital price growth driving healthcare spending - Modern Healthcare: Hospital prices for inpatient care grew 42% from 2007 to 2014 while physician prices rose 18%, according to a new study. This trend should direct policy reform, researchers said.
Monday, February 4, 2019
Georgia lawmakers mull guns, Medicaid and gender equality - Nation World - Athens Banner-Herald - Athens, GA
Georgia lawmakers mull guns, Medicaid and gender equality - Nation World - Athens Banner-Herald - Athens, GA: ATLANTA | The Georgia legislature wrapped up business on Wednesday last week, allowing lawmakers to either flee from or flock to the various Super Bowl events leading up to the big game Sunday in Atlanta. But the shortened week — made even shorter for some by warnings of snow and ice that never came to the Capitol Tuesday — didn't stop the flow of legislative action.The week saw a host of new gun legislation introduced, a pitch for Medicaid expansion and a renewed push to ratify
In Search Of Financial Donors, Hospitals Screen Patients For Wealth, Deep PocketsKaiser Health News
In Search Of Financial Donors, Hospitals Screen Patients For Wealth, Deep PocketsKaiser Health News: Hospitals often contract with market data firms to screen patients’ wealth. That software allows the hospitals to gauge patients’ propensity to donate based on public records, including property and stock ownership and campaign donations.
Growing Popularity of Handguns Among Families Leads to Increase in Young Children's Deaths from Guns
Growing Popularity of Handguns Among Families Leads to Increase in Young Children's Deaths from Guns: Study finds a correlation between handgun ownership by families and the rising death rates in young children.
Breastfeeding Is Still Best
Breastfeeding Is Still Best: The benefits of breastfeeding are wide-ranging.
Vaping May Pose Big Risk for Smoking in Otherwise 'Low-Risk' Kids
Vaping May Pose Big Risk for Smoking in Otherwise 'Low-Risk' Kids: The kind of teenager least interested in smoking appears to be the type most likely to try a cigarette after they experiment with vaping, a new study indicates.
Transparent Hospital Pricing Exposes Wild Fluctuation, Even Within Miles | Kaiser Health News
Transparent Hospital Pricing Exposes Wild Fluctuation, Even Within Miles | Kaiser Health News: A new federal rule requires hospitals to post their prices online. These lists reveal the wildly different charges for basic procedures and services, but consumers will have a hard time putting this information to use.
Patients Suffer When Health Care Behemoths Quarrel Over Contracts | Kaiser Health News
Patients Suffer When Health Care Behemoths Quarrel Over Contracts | Kaiser Health News: The latest example is Sutter Health and Anthem Blue Cross, whose failure to seal a deal is causing Anthem members to worry they may not have access to one of the dominant hospital chains in Northern California. Across the U.S., the stakes in such contract fights have risen, as health systems and insurers battle to increase their market share.
Friday, February 1, 2019
As Millions of Teens Get Hooked on Vaping, What Works to Help Them Quit?
As Millions of Teens Get Hooked on Vaping, What Works to Help Them Quit?: E-cigarette use is surging among American teenagers, with millions of kids flirting with nicotine addiction by regularly vaping.
Senators threaten to force drug company CEOs to testify on prices | FierceHealthcare
Senators threaten to force drug company CEOs to testify on prices | FierceHealthcare: Republicans and Democrats found an issue they could agree on this week: They are particularly unhappy with drugmakers. At a Senate Finance Committee hearing on the problem of high prescription drug prices, leaders said the lack of pharmaceutical company leadership in the room wasn't for lack of invites.
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