Who Knew? Life Begins (Again) At 65
Turning 65 is far more life-changing than turning 21 ever was.
As U.S. Suicides Rates Rise, Hispanics Show Relative Immunity
Support from family and community appear to shield Latinos from rising suicide rates, researchers say.
Medicare Advantage Riding High As New Insurers Flock To Sell To Seniors
The private health plans that are an alternative to government-run Medicare continue to grow despite the Affordable Care Act’s cuts of billions of dollars in funding.
Dementia And Guns: When Should Doctors Broach The Topic?
As the number of Americans with dementia rises, health professionals grapple with how to talk to patients about gun safety at home.
Must Reads Of The Week From Brianna Labuskes
Newsletter editor Brianna Labuskes wades through hundreds of health articles from the week so you don’t have to.
Hidden Drugs And Danger Lurk In Over-The-Counter Supplements, Study Finds
Fact Check: Who’s Right On Protections For Preexisting Conditions? It’s Complicated
‘Grossly Unfair’? Widower Takes Ban On Military Injury Claims To Supreme Court
Podcast: KHN’s ‘What The Health?’ Falling Premiums And Rising Political Tensions
Obamacare Premiums Dip For First Time. Some Call It A Correction.
Will Maine Voters Decide To Make Aging In Place Affordable?
No More Secrets: Congress Bans Pharmacist ‘Gag Orders’ On Drug Prices
Doctors Give Medicare’s Proposal To Pay For Telemedicine Poor Prognosis
Spurred By Convenience, Millennials Often Spurn The ‘Family Doctor’ Model
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Medicare Eases Readmission Penalties Against Safety-Net Hospitals
Penalties will total $566 million for all hospitals. But many that serve a large share of low-income patients will lose less money than they did in previous years.
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