Medicare is covering fewer specialist visits. But why are doctors' fees so high in the first place?
Fees for medical specialists are going up faster than Medicare rebates, leading to a bigger gap for patients to pay.
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Aging population: Public willingness to pay for health care hinges on perceived benefits and risks
Health care is undoubtedly crucial for everyone. As individuals age, the risk for health issues and related expenses increases. Consequently, many countries have universal health care systems, primarily funded through tax ...
Aug 28, 2024
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US has lowest life expectancy among rich, English-speaking countries, study says
A new study has found that Americans have the lowest life expectancy of similar English-speaking countries.
Aug 15, 2024
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Insurance coverage disruptions, challenges accessing care common amid Medicaid unwinding
In a survey of low-income adults across Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas, one in eight respondents who were enrolled in Medicaid at some point since March 2020 reported no longer having Medicaid coverage by late 2023, ...
Jun 29, 2024
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2021 to 2022 saw decrease in telemedicine use in past 12 months
From 2021 to 2022, there was a decrease in the percentage of adults who used telemedicine in the past 12 months, according to the June 20 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the National Center for Health ...
Jun 21, 2024
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US government revises race, ethnicity data collection standards
The latest issue of the journal Health Equity features a pivotal roundtable discussion titled "Implications and Insights on Federal Revisions to Race and Ethnicity Collection." This roundtable assembles leading experts to ...
Jun 20, 2024
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Survey on trust and equity in emergency departments aims to improve system for all patients
No one wants to go to the emergency department, no matter where or who they are. Going to the emergency department means, inherently, that something has gone wrong. For those coming in, it's a time of pain, anxiety, maybe ...
May 30, 2024
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Big health care disparities persist across the US, new report finds
Deep-seated racial and ethnic disparities persist in health care across the United States, even in states considered the most progressive, a new report shows.
Apr 18, 2024
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Study discusses how and why nurses can develop their advocacy skills to build influence among policymakers
Nurses advocate on behalf of their patients in health care settings every day but often hesitate to speak up in other settings, especially when policy and politics are involved. A nurse-turned-legislator says it's crucial ...
Apr 16, 2024
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Researchers explain what you know about racial inequities in health care can hurt you
A new study finds that the extent to which people understand existing racial inequities in access to health care can have an effect on how white and Black people view their own health. The finding has ramifications for how ...
Apr 4, 2024
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