Many Well-Known Hospitals Fail To Score High In Medicare Rankings
The federal government released its first overall hospital quality rating on Wednesday, slapping average or below average scores on many
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Health Care
No Hearing Aid? Some Gizmos Offer Alternative to ‘Speak Up!’
“F.D.A.-regulated P.S.A.P.s (personal sound amplification products) might represent a simpler, cheaper solution.” An estimated one zillion older people have a
Read MoreKeeping a busy schedule may benefit the brain
One of the best ways to keep your brain sharp as you get older may be to stay busy, according
Read MoreThe Older Americans Act Finally Clears Congress
Congress finally just passed bipartisan legislation renewing theOlder Americans Act for three years and President Obama has signed it. Passage
Read MoreMany See I.R.S. Penalties as More Affordable Than Insurance
Two years after the Affordable Care Act began requiring most Americans to have health insurance, 10.5 million who are eligible
Read MoreHealth Reform Realities
Health reform is the signature achievement of the Obama presidency. It was the biggest expansion of the social safety net
Read MoreDon’t Blame Medicaid for Rise in Health Care Spending
Health care spending growth has moderated in recent years, but it’s still putting tremendous strain on state and local governments.
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