Article by Health Leaders Media. Determining quality over cost, meeting the triple aim, and employing analytics tools are key to success.
By Madeline Kennedy for Reuters (Reuters Health) – – People who suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are more likely to lose or change their private health insurance coverage just when they need it most, according to a recent U.S. analysis. Examining a three-year period, researchers also found that the more severe the brain injury, the quicker… Continue reading Brain Injury Linked to Increased Risk of Losing Health Insurance
Originally published by the Chicago Tribune. Caregivers who help their charges navigate the health system could be gambling with their own health.
By Robert Preidt for Medline Plus TUESDAY, Jan. 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) — A widely used dementia drug shows potential in reducing the risk of falls among Parkinson’s patients, new research suggests. “With the degeneration of dopamine-producing nerve cells, people with Parkinson’s often have issues with unsteadiness when walking. As part of the condition, they… Continue reading Dementia Drug May Lower Risk of Falls Among Parkinson’s Patients
Poor adults in two states that expanded Medicaid saw much bigger improvements in access to health care than their peers in Texas, a new study says...
Originally published in HealthDay News: Beginning an exercise program may produce brain gains for older adults or even reverse early mental decline.
By Zachary Tracer and Matthew Winkler for Bloomberg Business To reduce turbulence in Obamacare’s fledgling insurance markets, the Obama administration’s top health official is pushing to get more information to consumers about what they’ll actually pay for health care, which can include out-of-pocket costs as well as premiums. The changes are meant to help people choose coverage that fits… Continue reading Top Obamacare Official Makes Tweaks as Insurer Complaints Grow
In this article originally published by The New York Times, read why some are saying sky-high deductibles that are leaving some newly insured vulnerable.
In this article by the The New York Times, learn why lawmakers want to take away a big reasonwhy hospitals buy doctors’ practices.
By John F. Wasik for The New York Times GIVEN the tens of millions of people in retirement or about to enter it, it’s surprising how few plan for something most of them will eventually need: help doing basic tasks at home. But perhaps it is not so surprising: It’s like learning a difficult new language late… Continue reading Learning the Unfamiliar Language of Home Care