After three hurricanes, a big snow storm and an ice storm, residents and staff of a retirement community in Charleston are starting to view evacuations as the reality of growing old on the coast.
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Patients Are Turning To GoFundMe To Fill Health Insurance Gaps
Medical fundraisers account for 1 in 3 of the website’s campaigns and bring in more money than any other GoFundMe category. Americans’ confidence they can afford health care is slipping, some say.
‘WSJ’ Report: Psychiatric Hospitals With Safety Violations Remain Accredited
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Stephanie Armour about her investigation of how many psychiatric hospitals with troubling safety records continue to receive accreditation.
Virtual Reality Helps Hospice Workers See Life And Death Through A Patient’s Eyes
A Maine medical school and nearby hospice center are trying out a VR program aimed at fostering more empathy for dying patients among health workers-in-training. Not everyone is sold on the idea.
Insured, But Indebted: Couple Works 5 Jobs To Pay Off Medical Bills
Even after buying employer-provided health insurance, an Arizona couple incurred a mountain of medical debt since a new baby was born.
How Working On Christmas Became A Privilege For 2 Young Doctors
In late December, medical interns are halfway through their first year of hands-on work with patients. The holiday season marks a special challenge as these doctors take on more responsibility.
A Policy Knot Leaves Oklahomans From Marshall Islands Struggling To Get Health Care
Their former homeland was a U.S. testing site for nuclear bombs, but they can’t get Medicare or Medicaid in Oklahoma. A resident of Enid, Okla., who was born in the islands is trying to change that.
As Partial Shutdown Continues, FDA Prepares To Furlough Employees
About 40 percent of the Food and Drug Administration employees will go on unpaid leave starting Wednesday. The remaining staffers will respond to emergencies and continue work funded by user fees.
If You Feel Thankful, Write It Down. It’s Good For Your Health
A growing body of research shows keeping a log of what you are thankful for can lower stress, help you sleep better, and may even reduce the risk of heart disease. But it’s not for everyone.
How Helping Patients Get Good Care At Home Helps Rural Hospitals Survive
Hospitals are now financially rewarded by insurers for safety and efficacy — which often results in patients spending less time as inpatients.
