Most Medicare enrollees have two or more chronic conditions, making them eligible for a program that rewards physicians for doing more to manage their care. But not many doctors have joined.
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Finally! Tough new safety rules on silica dust are out to protect miners’ lungs
Addressing a problem first identified 50 years ago, federal regulators say stricter new rules to limit miners’ exposure to silica dust are expected to finally go on the books on Tuesday.
Why homeless people are losing health coverage in Medicaid mix-ups
Nearly 130,000 Montanans lost Medicaid coverage during recent eligibility reviews. People who are homeless are more likely to have chronic health issues and particularly vulnerable to losing coverage.
When rogue brokers switch a person’s ACA health insurance, tax surprises can follow
Some tax filers’ returns are being rejected because they failed to provide information about Affordable Care Act coverage they didn’t even know they had.
Florida voters will decide on abortion rights this fall. Here’s what some are saying
The campaign to amend Florida’s constitution to protect abortion rights kicked off in Orlando, attracting voters on both sides of the issue. The ballot question needs 60% approval to pass.
Got tinnitus? A device that tickles the tongue helps this musician find relief
More than 25 million adults in the U.S. have tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing or buzzing in the ears. An FDA approved device that stimulates the tongue, helped 84% of people who tried it.
Why former NIH Director Francis Collins went public with his cancer diagnosis
NPR’s Scott Detrow spoke with the former director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francis Collins, about his recent prostate cancer diagnosis.
The many roadblocks that keep women from getting mammograms
In addition to cost and access, there are other factors of daily life that keep many women from getting screened for breast cancer, research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds.
Can home health companies continue without hiring more migrant workers? Many say no
Demand continues to outstrip the supply of home health workers as America ages. An industry official says it can’t continue without recruiting more migrants.
Unauthorized ACA plan switches drives call for action against rogue agents
Federal and state regulators are mulling what they can do to thwart the growing problem. Rogue health insurance brokers are switching consumers’ plans without permission and collecting the commission.
