Updates
African Americans with cancer more likely to suffer debt, skip treatment when they can’t afford it
African Americans battling cancer are more likely than whites to wind up in debt or to forego treatment…
Health savings accounts: What you should know before you enroll
According to research by the Employee Benefit Research Institute published in the New York Times…
Five reasons voters want politicians to tackle rising drug prices and why it’s so hard
Here are five reasons candidates are talking about drug costs and why it’s such a difficult problem to…
Do Yelp reviews truly measure patient satisfaction? Yep, research shows they can
Yelp hospital reviews cover most of what’s in the official HCAHPS survey plus more, including insurance and billing,…
Big Pharma spent 8Xs more than gun lobby to influence your lawmakers
U.S. drug makers and their allies spent more than $880 million in lobbying expenses and political contributions to…
Ask your doctor the right questions about specific conditions. Here’s how.
You can find evidence-based health care answers to questions through ChoosingWisely.org, founded by The American Board…
Avoidable readmissions drop at U.S. hospitals
The rate of patients discharged from the hospital and then readmitted for reasons that could have been avoided dropped…
Time to get moving. New study shows exercise can help save you $2,500 a year
A new study published in Journal of the American Heart Association finds adults with heart disease could save $2,500…
Cat and dog meds cost a lot, too. Tips for buying online
If you’ve recently taken your dog or cat to the vet, you know two-legged patients aren’t the only ones whose…
5 tips for claiming a more active role with your doctor
[column md=”6″]Be prepared for your doctor’s appointment. Sounds simple. In practice…