State Licensing System Keeps Patients, Hospitals and Regulators in the Dark Like traveling medicine hucksters of old, doctors who run into trouble today can hopscotch from state to state, staying ahead of regulators. Instead of...
Article Summary: Drug plan prices touted during Medicare open enrollment fluctuate a lot making it unaffordable for patients By Susan Jaffe, KHN, May 03, 2022. Something strange happened between the time Linda Griffith signed up… Read More
Article Summary: A popular cancer drug has been identified to contain traces of a potential carcinogen called nitrosamine in some samples tested. By Andrew Jacobs, NY Times, Aug 11, 2022. The Food and Drug Administration… Read More
Article Summary: The frequently long waits for insurance prior approvals frustrate doctors and patients needing treatment. By Michelle Andrews, KHN, May 17, 2022. Andrew Bade, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes nearly two decades… Read More
Article Summary: Preventive screenings like mammograms may be free, but follow-up tests can be expensive to patients seeking further treatments. By Michelle Andrews, KHN, Jun 14, 2022. When Cynthia Johnson learned she would owe $200… Read More
Article Summary: High medical bills are preventing patients from getting basic medical tests that could potentially detect cancer and other serious illnesses. By Lauren Sausser, KHN, Aug 23, 2022. When Dani Yuengling felt a lump… Read More
Article Summary: Studies found that centers provided incomplete or unbalanced information, which could lead to unnecessary screenings and health complications in older adults. By Andrew Jacobs, NY Times, Jul 17, 2022. Article was updated on… Read More
Article Summary: This article discusses tips on advocating for patient rights in a healthcare setting. By Christina Caron, NY Times, Jul 29, 2022. Christina, who lives in Portland, Me., said she felt ignored by doctors...
Article Summary: Congress should crack down on Medicare Advantage health plans for seniors that sometimes deny patients vital medical care while overcharging the government billions of dollars every year. By Fred Schulte, KHN, Jun 29,… Read More
Article Summary: Insurers have released information on the cost of services to comply with the price transparency rule, although leaving consumers with huge data that is quite incomprehensible. By Julie Appleby, KHN, July 27, 2022…. Read More