Monday, April 29, 2019

Americans Overwhelmingly Want Federal Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills | Kaiser Health News

Americans Overwhelmingly Want Federal Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills | Kaiser Health News: Three-quarters of people urge action to keep patients from facing high medical costs when their insurance doesn’t cover the care, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll.

Even Among Kids Who 'Recover' From Autism, Struggles Remain - Disability Scoop

Even Among Kids Who 'Recover' From Autism, Struggles Remain - Disability Scoop: Some children outgrow autism, researchers say, but losing the diagnosis doesn't mean these kids are free of challenges.

Health insurer CEOs score big paychecks despite public scrutiny

Health insurer CEOs score big paychecks despite public scrutiny: CEOs for the eight largest publicly traded insurers saw total compensation climb 14.4% in 2018.

Pharma Lobby Nears Spending Records With Drug Prices Under Fire - Bloomberg

Pharma Lobby Nears Spending Records With Drug Prices Under Fire - Bloomberg: Large drug makers and the industry’s primary trade group neared previous spending records on lobbying in the first three months of the year as President Donald Trump and Congress increased pressure to rein in the cost of medicine.

Families say unnecessary root canals infected kids with bacterium

Families say unnecessary root canals infected kids with bacterium: Another lawsuit has been filed against Dentistry for Children, accused of infecting 23 children with a dangerous bacterium four years ago.

Measles cases hit new high; AAP urges vaccination | AAP News | AAP Gateway

Measles cases hit new high; AAP urges vaccination | AAP News | AAP Gateway

Breast Milk Has Biggest Benefit for Preemies' Brains: Study

Breast Milk Has Biggest Benefit for Preemies' Brains: Study: Another reason breast is best: Breast milk boosts levels of chemicals crucial for brain growth and development in premature babies with a very low birth weight, a new study reveals.