AMERICANS are complaining that when they go to medical clinics or to the emergency rooms, they are seen by physician assistants or nurse practitioners, and not by physicians (MDs) ...

A new study led by researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute found that a 2019 Medicare opioid safety policy showed initial reductions in opioid prescribing to high-risk populations.

National insurance distribution company expresses the importance of fixed cash benefits from hospital indemnity plans to help seniors manage ...

Providers are sympathetic to Medicare enrollees’ concerns but don’t agree on their role in helping patients find less costly ...

Older Americans have ways to protect against high out-of-pocket health care costs, but it’s important to understand the trade ...

Source: Julie Lee and Janet P. Sutton, “Cost Considerations Limit Access to Dental, Vision, and Hearing Services for Under-65 ...

Recognition of telehealth as an effective strategy for delivering treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) has raised hopes for improving access to this treatment in settings with limited ...

The perpetual challenge for lawmakers is that although U.S. adults mostly think the government isn't spending enough on key ...

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Says “significant opportunities” in Medicare Advantage business. Says “encouraged by progress” in Aetna business. Says “strong momentum” ...

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Medicare Advantage plans are health insurance alternatives to Original Medicare, which provides health insurance to people ...