13
Oct
Drumbeat Builds For A Peace Corps Of Caregivers
The notion of a national program to tend to the day-to-day needs of a booming older population has circulated for years. Now, there are grants ― and grit ― behind it.
03
Oct
The Deep Divide: State Borders Create Medicaid Haves And Have-Nots
Without the ACA’s expansion, adults who aren’t 65 or older or disabled don’t qualify for Medicaid, no matter how low their income.
26
Sep
Uber And Lyft Ride-Sharing Services Hitch Onto Medicaid
Ride-sharing companies promise better service for enrollees and lower costs for states. But the services are not for everyone on Medicaid.
25
Sep
Coming Out About Mental Health On Social Media
Talking about your mental health on social media is a thing, and it could actually help.
08
Sep
As Measles Outbreak Fades, N.Y. Sets In Motion New Rules On School Vaccinations
The state ended religious exemptions for school vaccinations after almost 900 New Yorkers contracted measles.
21
Aug
To Save Money, American Patients And Surgeons Meet In Cancun
A novel twist on medical tourism to avoid the high cost of U.S. health care saves an employer money and even earns the patient a bonus.
31
Jul
Sobering Up: In An Alcohol-Soaked Nation, More Seek Booze-Free Social Spaces
A national trend of boozeless bars is cropping up nationwide to create social spaces without the hangovers, DUIs and alcoholism culture. It’s part of a new push for sober options.
23
Jul
Dream Of Retiring Abroad? The Reality: Medicare Doesn’t Travel Well
More than 400,000 U.S. workers have retired in foreign countries and their ranks are rising. But Medicare doesn’t cover most expenses overseas, so these expats will need to confront the cost of finding alternative insurance.
14
Jul
How To Get A Cheaper Prescription Before Leaving The Doctor’s Office
A pricing tool embedded in their electronic health record and prescribing system lets doctors see how much patients will pay out-of-pocket based on their insurance and the pharmacy. But doctors have been slow to adopt the technology, which has limitations.
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