Updates
Reporting of prescription drug side effects is on the rise
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration received more than 1 million reports of drug side effects in 2015…
Hospital charges new parents $1,420 for 2 hours of babysitting
Cortes received a hospital bill with a $1,420 nursery charge after their baby to spent a couple of hours in the…
New study shows the more informed you are, the better your surgical outcome
Have you ever had questions or concerns about a medical procedure but gone ahead with it…
Oregon hospitals fight legislation allowing lower-cost stays at ambulatory care centers
Several states have adopted rules allowing patients to recover from outpatient surgery in “extended stay” centers,…
U.S. government may have what it needs to force down rising Rx drug prices
Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, thinks government can effectively lower prescription drug costs by exercising the patent…
Prescription drug costs are on the rise, pharmaceutical industry ad spending is up, too
How many times have you watched TV and seen a commercial for a prescription…
Is a health screen right for you?
A health screening can spot a problem or chronic condition early, usually before you start showing symptoms. But…
New website empowers seniors to manage aging issues
Dr. Lee Ann Lindquist started a website, www.planyourlifespan.org, to help prepare seniors for the emergencies and…
Surcharge, not R & D costs account for high U.S. pharmaceutical prices
Pharmaceutical companies say U.S. surcharge pricing is necessary to cover their research and development (R & D)…
New law targets Medicare loophole that spawns “surprise” medical bills
Imagine spending time in the hospital followed by two months in rehab only to learn that Medicare won’t cover your…