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Nine takeaways for the US from other health care systems

WEBHere are his nine takeaways. 1. The US is the only developed country that is not committed to universal health care. Unlike Taiwan, Australia, the Netherlands and …

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Nearly 100 million Americans are now struggling to afford …

WEBDan Witter reports for Gallup on the horrifying situation facing nearly 100 million Americans forced to choose between their health care and other basic needs. …

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Which states have the best health outcomes and why

WEBThe United Health Foundation’s 2015 Health Rankings looked at quality of health care, percentage of primary care doctors, prevalence of diseases, obesity rates, …

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Health care reform in 2021: What you need to know JustCare

WEBHere’s what you need to know: 72% of voters support Medicare for All. Fox News exit polls reveal that 72% of the voters were in favor of a “government run …

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2024: Access to Medicare mental health services is expanding

WEBMedicare’s expansion of mental health services to marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors should mean that people will have less trouble …

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Older adults in US face high cost-related barriers to care

WEBA new report from the Commonwealth Fund finds that cost is a large barrier to care for older adults in the US, larger than it is for older adults in 10 other wealthy …

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Dietary changes may help fight allergies JustCare

WEBWhat’s on your plate has a significant effect on allergies, including on how well allergy meds work for you, says says Vincent Pedre, MD, a board-certified internist …

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Health care costs continue to rise faster than inflation

WEBHigher health care costs in 2018 as well as in 2017 led to a one million person increase in the number of uninsured in each of those years. At the end of 2018, …

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If your doctor leaves your Medicare Advantage plan mid-year, you …

WEBThere are reasons you should not trust your health plan’s provider directory, and you can read about them on Just Care here.. One reason is that health plans have …

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Costa Rica’s investment in public health extends life JustCare

WEBIn comparison, average life expectancy in the US is about 79. The secret, says Gawande, is Costa Rica’s investment in public health–focusing on making the …

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NY to pay for drugs based on value JustCare

WEBA recent New York State law, designed to rein in drug costs, pays for drugs based on their value. It allows the State to determine the price of certain drugs after …

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Five tips for talking to the people you love about their health

WEBMany of us want to help our parents or other people we love as they age. But, we have no idea how to help. For sure, engaging them in conversation is already a …

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Five arguments for Medicare for All JustCare

WEBHere are five key arguments for Medicare for All: Medicare for All guarantees health care coverage to everyone with no out-of-pocket costs, increasing access to …

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Some Americans resort to fish antibiotics to save money on health …

WEBJessica Glenza reports for The Guardian on a new study finding that some Americans are likely resorting to taking fish antibiotics in order to save money on their …

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Six reasons why you and your loved ones should create advance

WEBAn advance directive is a legal document that doctors and hospitals must honor. The advance directive ensures the people you love can make decisions on your …

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For-profit nursing homes more likely to deny residents hospice …

WEBA new study published in the Journal of American Medical Directors Association finds that for-profit nursing homes are increasingly offering their most vulnerable residents high …

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How Connecticut Eliminated Capitated Managed Care in Medicaid

WEBConnecticut Medicaid member per month costs are down 14% from $706 in the first quarter of 2012 to $610 in the first quarter of 2018. So, that’s six years, and the …

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Critical home care is no longer affordable for most people and too

WEBMost older adults are cared for by family, not professionals. They cannot afford $27 an hour, the going rate for a home care aide. Paying for fulltime home care …

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Be a Hero tells Congress to end Medicare Advantage wrongful …

WEBThe Health & Human Services Office of the Inspector General has twice reported that health insurance corporations are engaged in widespread and persistent …

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