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Cutting costs without sacrificing quality: Consumers weigh in
[column md=”6″][/column] [column md=”6″]When it comes to health care…
Telehealth can deliver high-quality, affordable care
Delivering medical care via real-time video or remote physician monitoring has a promising future…
Ask a nurse
The five most common health care cost questions people ask Carolyn Espinoza, RN, a nurse case manager for Regence…
Confident, involved patients get better care, lower costs
The more active the role patients take in their health care, the more likely they are to receive high-quality care at…
More Americans taking nutritional supplements, but the investment may not pay off
Americans spend $37 billion a year on nutritional supplements ranging from vitamins to sleep aids…
Seeing your doctor? Don’t forget your question list
A growing body of research finds educated consumers receive more effective care and they also often see lower overall…
Feeling overwhelmed by your health care questions or concerns? An advocate can help
When it comes to navigating the complexities of health care, it’s almost always a good idea to have a trusted person…
Oregon hospitals’ profits up, charity care costs down in 2015
A new report released by the Oregon Health Authority shows Oregon hospitals have the healthiest profit margins since…
New website makes hospitals easy to compare
Consumers don’t always have a choice of hospitals, especially in emergencies. However, several new tools can help…
Drug coupons keep drug prices high
[column md=”6″] [/column] [column md=”6″] Reporter Charles Ornstein made an eye-opening…