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Why It’s So Hard To Predict How Much Funding 9/11 First Responders Need
Eighteen years ago, most first responders were not thinking about their future health when they spent hours searching “The Pile” for the remains of terror victims. Today, their illnesses are a slow-moving epidemiological nightmare that has been as difficult for scientists to study as it has been easy for politicians to overlook.
Dream Of Retiring Abroad? The Reality: Medicare Doesn’t Travel Well
More than 400,000 U.S. workers have retired in foreign countries and their ranks are rising. But Medicare doesn’t cover most expenses overseas, so these expats will need to confront the cost of finding alternative insurance.
Federal Suit Alleges ‘Staggering’ Urine Drug Testing Fraud At Tennessee Pain Clinics
Tennessee company’s Medicare billings for urine tests were examined by Kaiser Health News in 2017.
Missouri Firm With Silicon Valley Ties Faces Medicare Billing Scrutiny
Amid an overall crackdown on private insurers’ Medicare billing practices, a new government audit and a whistleblower suit allege St. Louis-based Essence Group Holdings Corp.'s Medicare Advantage plans overcharged taxpayers.
Child Drowning Rates Drop As Communities Adopt Stricter Building Codes
Children are far less likely to drown than they were in the 1980s, in California and across the nation. Experts say state and local laws that require more fencing and security features around family swimming pools have made a difference and should be expanded nationwide.
How The Eastern Cherokee Took Control Of Their Health Care
Biden’s ‘Incremental’ Health Plan Still Would Be A Heavy Lift
A Conservative Group Paints Trump’s Drug-Pricing Experiment As ‘Socialist.’ Is It?
Amid Teen Vaping ‘Epidemic,’ Juul Taps Addiction Expert As Medical Director
Employers Urged To Find New Ways To Address Workers’ Mental Health
Has Your Doctor Asked You About Climate Change?
Must-Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes
Common Medications Can Masquerade As Dementia In Seniors
‘Climate Grief’: Fears About The Planet’s Future Weigh On Americans’ Mental Health
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A Year After Spinal Surgery, A $94,031 Bill Feels Like A Back-Breaker
A service called neuromonitoring can cut the risk of nerve damage during delicate surgery. But some patients are receiving unexpected and large bills for the service.
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