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Study highlights trends in hospitalization, outcomes among veterans with critical limb ischemia

Between 2005 and 2014, the number of veterans who were hospitalized, required amputation or died due to critical blockages in leg arteries declined, according to new research published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, a journal of the American Heart Association.

13 Feb 2020

Privacy law gaps in high school STI health services identified

Without addressing these gaps, collaboration between schools (operating under FERPA) and health departments (operating under HIPAA) can compromise student privacy.

12 Feb 2020

One in five operations with in-network surgeons and facilities could result in surprise bills

As if recovering from surgery wasn't hard enough, a new study shows that one in five operations could result in an unwelcome surprise: a bill for hundreds or thousands of dollars that the patient didn't know they might owe.

11 Feb 2020

Better than other plans or better than nothing? Trump’s claim about ‘affordable’ options

In his wide-ranging State of the Union address, President Donald Trump returned to a favorite theme: the cost of health insurance.

11 Feb 2020

Most vulnerable patients are not reimbursed fairly by Medicare, research finds

Hospitals, doctors and Medicare Advantage insurance plans that care for some of the most vulnerable patients are not reimbursed fairly by Medicare, according to recent findings in JAMA.

10 Feb 2020

Statin use alone or with metformin may increase survival in high-risk prostate cancer patients

Among high-risk prostate cancer patients - those with high PSA and Gleason scores of 8 or more - many will develop a difficult-to-treat disease.

10 Feb 2020

Quick reference points on egg freezing for age-related fertility

Egg freezing for age-related fertility is becoming more common, and a short article in CMAJ provides quick reference points on the topic for primary care providers.

10 Feb 2020

Health care affordability remains a top issue for many middle-aged adults, study finds

Health insurance costs weigh heavily on the minds of many middle-aged adults, and many are worried for what they'll face in retirement or if federal health policies change, according to a new study just published in JAMA Network Open.

9 Feb 2020

Patients stuck with bills after insurers don’t pay as promised

The more than $34,000 in medical bills that contributed to Darla and Andy Markley's bankruptcy and loss of their home in Beloit, Wisconsin, grew out of what felt like a broken promise.

7 Feb 2020

Racial, socioeconomic disparities found among patients with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer

Survival outcomes for HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck have made significant gains in recent years, but new research in the February 2020 issue of JNCCN--Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds some groups are being left behind.

6 Feb 2020

Patients caught in crossfire between giant hospital chain, large insurer

After Zoe Friedland became pregnant with her first child, she was picky about choosing a doctor to guide her through delivery.

6 Feb 2020

To boost bottom lines, single-payer may be just what these restaurateurs ordered

Last winter, James Mark was a 2018 James Beard Award finalist. A few months later, both GQ and Bon Appétit ranked Big King, his newest Rhode Island restaurant, as one of the country's best places to eat.

6 Feb 2020

Trump on ‘Medicare for All’ and the costs of extending health care to undocumented immigrants

In his 2020 State of the Union address, President Donald Trump attempted to tie a Democratic proposal for health care reform to one of his signature issues: immigration.

5 Feb 2020

Three key variables linked to higher rural mortality rates in the U.S.

Since the 1980s, the all-cause mortality rate in the U.S for rural residents has exceeded that of urban dwellers.

5 Feb 2020

Study: Medicaid expansion reduced uninsured rates in diabetes belt

Medicaid expansion dramatically reduced the numbers of low-income residents without insurance in the Diabetes Belt, a swath of 644 counties across 15 southeastern states (including Virginia) that are stricken with high diabetes rates, a new study has found.

4 Feb 2020

BU study reveals how healthcare policy changes are affecting millions of Americans

Over the course of 2017, positive trends in insurance coverage and healthcare access from the Affordable Care Act reversed, particularly for low-income residents of states that did not expand Medicaid.

3 Feb 2020

5 things to know about Trump’s Medicaid block grant plan

The Trump administration unveiled a plan Thursday that would dramatically revamp Medicaid by allowing states to opt out of part of the current federal funding program and instead seek a fixed payment each year in exchange for gaining unprecedented flexibility over the program.

31 Jan 2020

Going vegan lowers risk of urinary tract infection

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are usually caused by bacteria, such as Escherichia coli, which is normally found in the gut but enters the urinary tract through the urethra. UTIs, when left untreated, can reach and affect the kidneys. It is one of the most common microbial infections across the globe, with a worldwide prevalence of 10 in 1,000 people.

30 Jan 2020

State-purchased insurance plans improve HIV outcomes, save healthcare costs

Health insurance purchased by state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs for people living with HIV in states that did not expand Medicaid are improving outcomes and have the potential to save millions in healthcare costs, a new study suggests.

30 Jan 2020

A guide to following the health debate in the 2020 elections

Health has been a top issue in the presidential campaign during the past year: Not only do the Democratic candidates disagree with President Donald Trump, but they also disagree among themselves.

30 Jan 2020

Health Insurance News and Research

Study highlights trends in hospitalization, outcomes among veterans with critical limb ischemia

Privacy law gaps in high school STI health services identified

One in five operations with in-network surgeons and facilities could result in surprise bills

Better than other plans or better than nothing? Trump’s claim about ‘affordable’ options

Most vulnerable patients are not reimbursed fairly by Medicare, research finds

Statin use alone or with metformin may increase survival in high-risk prostate cancer patients

Quick reference points on egg freezing for age-related fertility

Health care affordability remains a top issue for many middle-aged adults, study finds

Patients stuck with bills after insurers don’t pay as promised

Racial, socioeconomic disparities found among patients with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer

Patients caught in crossfire between giant hospital chain, large insurer

To boost bottom lines, single-payer may be just what these restaurateurs ordered

Trump on ‘Medicare for All’ and the costs of extending health care to undocumented immigrants

Three key variables linked to higher rural mortality rates in the U.S.

Study: Medicaid expansion reduced uninsured rates in diabetes belt

BU study reveals how healthcare policy changes are affecting millions of Americans

5 things to know about Trump’s Medicaid block grant plan

Going vegan lowers risk of urinary tract infection

State-purchased insurance plans improve HIV outcomes, save healthcare costs

A guide to following the health debate in the 2020 elections

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