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Calorie counts on restaurant menus have customers ordering less
Bye-bye artichoke dip. Heavyweight appetizers and fatty entrees may not get much love when restaurants list calories on their menus.
Sep 13, 2018
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Gains in insurance coverage seen for lesbian, gay, bisexual adults
(HealthDay)—Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults report continued problems affording care despite coverage gains offered by the Affordable Care Act, according to a study published in the August issue of Health Affairs.
Sep 13, 2018
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Child participation in Medicaid, CHIP up from 2013 to 2016
(HealthDay)—From 2013 to 2016 there was an increase in children's participation in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), according to a report published in the August issue of Health Affairs.
Sep 5, 2018
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ACA reduced disparities in health care between Mexican-heritage Latinos and other Latinos
Previous studies have shown that Mexican immigrants living in the United States are less likely to have insurance or to report a usual source of care than Mexican-Americans, other Latinos and non-Latino whites. But the Affordable ...
Sep 4, 2018
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Attention deficit disorders
Over past 20 years, percentage of children with ADHD nearly doubles
The number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder has reached more than 10 percent, a significant increase during the past 20 years, according to a study released Friday.
Sep 3, 2018
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Presence of new or worsened bedsores tied to poorer outcomes in inpatient rehab facilities
A new study from the University at Buffalo has shown that the presence of new or worsened bedsores is an effective indicator of the quality of care for rehab patients.
Aug 30, 2018
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Obamacare enrollee numbers aren't falling: report
(HealthDay)—Health insurance coverage rates have held steady in the United States, despite continued commotion over the future of the Affordable Care Act, a new government report shows.
Aug 29, 2018
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Nebraska official certifies Medicaid expansion ballot item
A proposal to expand Medicaid in Nebraska moved closer Friday to getting on the November ballot after the state's top elections official determined there are enough valid signatures to send the question to voters.
Aug 24, 2018
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Uninsured major cardiac-related hospitalizations declined in first year after ACA
States that expanded eligibility for their Medicaid program in 2014 when the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was implemented, saw fewer uninsured patients among major cardiac-related hospitalizations in the first year compared ...
Aug 24, 2018
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Medical economics
Experts offer tips for provider appeal of denied medical claims
(HealthDay)—Knowing payer policies and regulatory requirements is critical to appealing denials, according to an article published in Medical Economics.
Aug 21, 2018
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