Pediatrics
Parents of hospitalized kids need more info on costs
(HealthDay)—Having a child in the hospital is distressing for families, and not knowing what that stay might cost can add to that stress, researchers say.
Sep 22, 2021
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Medical economics
Turning 65 means a lot for Americans' wallets, health spending study finds
Lowering the age when older adults can enroll in Medicare might save them a lot of money, even if the age drops only a year or two from the current age of 65, a new study suggests.
Sep 13, 2021
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Medical economics
Administrative tasks related to healthcare create burdens for U.S. patients
A new study published in Health Services Research found that many U.S. patients are burdened by administrative tasks related to their medical care. Such administrative tasks include appointment scheduling, obtaining information ...
Sep 9, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Sensitive parenting in childhood creates 13-fold cost savings
A recent study found that sensitive, responsive parenting—specifically in early childhood—has a direct correlation with not only positive mental and physical health, but also financial benefits for families and society. ...
Jul 14, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Financial barriers to cervical cancer screening
Among low-income, uninsured, or publicly insured women ages 25-64 years who were not up to date on cervical cancer screening, 72% perceived financial barriers to screening. The most commonly reported barriers were screening ...
Jun 29, 2021
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Medical economics
Time, costs of participation in MIPS are considerable
(HealthDay)—The time and financial costs associated with participating in the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) are considerable, according to a study published online ...
May 15, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Eating disorders result in significant financial impact on carers
Anorexia Nervosa has not only a detrimental impact on the people who suffer from the eating disorder, but often a significant financial impact on their carers, new research from the University of Otago, Christchurch, reveals.
Feb 3, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Financial toxicity linked to quality of life after breast cancer surgery
Financial toxicity (FT) is associated with worse quality of life (QOL) for breast cancer patients after mastectomy or lumpectomy, according to a study published online Dec. 11 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
Jan 13, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Evaluating the 'financial toxicity' of prostate cancer treatment
For men with early-stage prostate cancer, choices about initial treatment carry varying risks of "financial toxicity," reports a study in The Journal of Urology, Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). ...
Nov 30, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Difficult to implement national coronavirus restrictions in Malawi
Households need financial support if COVID-19 restrictions are to be successful in Malawi. Furthermore, the authorities issuing the restrictions have an additional bearing on their enforceability. These are findings from ...
Nov 12, 2020
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