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Patients Are Unaware That:

Most patients are unaware that: 1) Hospital medical errors are the third leading cause of death, killing up to 440,000 people a year. Approximately 25,000 hospital patients are harmed every day; 2) Patient safety in… Read More

Unnecessary hospital tests and procedures put hundreds of thousands at risk, new analysis reveals

By Aaron Toleos, May 4, 2021. U.S. hospital ranking identifies best and worst hospitals at avoiding overuse of hysterectomy, coronary stents, back surgery, and more BROOKLINE, Mass. — Every 80 seconds, a hospital in the

Double-Dipping, Copay Accumulators and Maximizers Threaten Patients

By NBPAS, August 10, 2021. A recent article in the American Journal of Managed Care shed light on copay maximizer strategies among generics manufacturers. But not many patients understand how drug manufacturers are incorporating copay… Read More

The DEA Is Warning Of A Rise In Overdose Deaths From Fake Drugs Laced With Fentanyl

By Brian Mann and Scott Neuman, from NPR All Things Considered, updated September 27, 2021. A patch containing the active ingredient fentanyl is shown by a pharmacist. The painkiller fentanyl, which can be up to… Read More

Fake patient reviews are making it increasingly hard to seek medical help on Google, Yelp and other directory sites

Article Summary: Patients are finding it difficult to trust online reviews of health care providers as they are becoming increasingly fake with no signs of an imminent crackdown. By Laura Sydell, The Washington Post, June… Read More

Profits Over Patients – Insurers are Refusing or Delaying Prior Authorization

Summary: Prior authorization requirements have caused a disruption in the continuity of care and resulted in adverse events and hospitalization. Instead of prior authorization, insurers should go back to the old ‘pay-and-chase’ model. By Steve… Read More

All Patients

Patients Are Unaware That:

Unnecessary hospital tests and procedures put hundreds of thousands at risk, new analysis reveals

Double-Dipping, Copay Accumulators and Maximizers Threaten Patients

The DEA Is Warning Of A Rise In Overdose Deaths From Fake Drugs Laced With Fentanyl

Fake patient reviews are making it increasingly hard to seek medical help on Google, Yelp and other directory sites

Profits Over Patients – Insurers are Refusing or Delaying Prior Authorization

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CVS Fined for Prescription Errors and Poor Staffing at Pharmacies

Race Factors Into Medical Decision-Making

Patients Are Being Billed For Some Phone Chats With Doctors That Used To Be Free