Future for SCOTUS Still in Turmoil After Nomination
President Barack Obama halted speculation this week when he nominated Merrick Garland, chief justice of the
Drug Coverage Changes With Continued Spending Hike
Spending on prescription drugs rose by 5.2 percent in 2015 and is projected to continue
Budget Deal Cuts Potential Health Law Tax Revenue
The sweeping $1.1 trillion spending bill that passed this month included three relatively modest changes to the Affordable Care Act. But both supporters and opponents of the law see them as momentous symbols of more permanent, potentially costly, changes to come.
Hospitals Will Pay $28 Million for False Medical Claims
The U.S. Justice Department is cracking down on hospitals found purposefully billing Medicare incorrectly for their own profit gain.
New Cases Of Diabetes Finally Decline in the U.S.
Finally, after decades of what appeared to be an insurmountable number of reported cases, rates of diabetes in the United States have declined.
Higher Deductibles Shift Health Costs to Employees
In recent years, the rise in healthcare premium costs has slowed significantly. But many consumers have not felt the change, as expenses have shifted to plan members.
Drugmakers Pfizer and Allergan Merge for Tax Break
Two of the pharmaceutical industry’s largest producers will merge into one powerhouse drug company in 2016. It’s a move largely, if not exclusively, motivated by tax.
10 Tips For Staying Healthy During The Holiday Season
Keep the extra holiday weight off this year with these 10 tips from dieticians and nutritionists.
Avoid Surprises On Medical Bills By Preparing For Visits
Preparing for a physician visit is the best way to begin becoming a responsible healthcare consumer. Like any transaction, it’s vital that you do research before arriving for your appointment. Similar to when buying large furniture or a car, you will need to know how the visit will be paid for in the end.
SCOTUS Accepts Challenges to ACA’s Contraceptive Mandate
The Supreme Court agreed again this month to review a part of the Affordable Care Act, this time considering cases from Christian institutions that say the arrangements the Obama administration created to accommodate their objections to insurance coverage for birth control are inadequate.