6/21/13 – In this week’s summary: Several stories detailing the latest developments in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act; a new report highlights the increasing costs of medical bills for consumers; and USA Today has an expose on the alarming number of people undergoing needless surgeries, all that and more in this week’s health news!
6/14/13 – In this week’s summary: The definition of the word “affordable” is getting increased scrutiny as it relates to implementation of the ACA, the Supreme Court weighs in on gene patents, and financial hardships caused by medical bills may be on the decline. All that and much more below!
6/7/13 – In this week’s summary: Two new reports detail the positive effects of the Affordable Care Act; New York City is looking at a legislative solution to crack down on questionable spending by adult day care facilities, all that and much more below!
5/31/13 – In this week’s summary: a new study on immigrants and health care has some surprising results; small businesses are worried about how the ACA will affect them; plus details on a looming health crisis facing our nation’s seniors; all that and much more in this week’s dose.
5/24/13 – In this week’s summary: Lawmakers and policy wonks across the country continue to react to changes stemming from the Affordable Care Act; new technology could dramatically alter the way people take their medications; years after the passage of the ADA, disabled persons still face consistent problems, all that and much more in this Memorial Day Weekend edition of health news.
5/17/13 – In this week’s summary: Republican members of Congress are questioning fundraising efforts by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius; we track some big developments in Medicare & Medicaid; NPR has the details on a major advance in the manufacture of stem cells; and MUCH MORE!
5/10/13 – In this week’s summary: The LA Times examines the growing trend of high-deductible health plans and what this means for consumers; the FDA is cracking down on the use of tanning beds by teens; plus we have the latest news on the Affordable Care Act and much more.
5/3/13 – In this week’s summary: The latest developments in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act; a new report details ways to save hundreds of billions of dollarsin healthcare cost; and more.
As you may know, tomorrow April 27th is National DEA Take Back Day.
4/26/13 – In this week’s summary: New York City is looking to increase the minimum age for cigarette purchases; more scrutiny for New York’s Medicaid program; technology is having a positive on caregivers; and much more!