Jul 21 These doctors think electronic health records are hurting their relationships with patients By David Gorn, KQED Future of You Given their cumbersome nature, the electronic health record -- long touted as a way to dramatically improve patient care -- often does just the opposite. Continue reading
Jul 20 Why glioblastoma tumors like John McCain’s are so aggressive By Nsikan Akpan Many outlets have described John McCain's tumor as "aggressive." Here's why. Continue reading
Jul 20 Latest Republican health care bill would leave 22 million more Americans without insurance By Laura Santhanam The latest legislation in the Senate offers a greater reduction in the deficit by preserving certain taxes Republicans had killed in the older version. They found more savings by reducing and ending certain federal matching funds and capping per-capita-based payments… Continue reading
Jul 20 Trump administration ends Affordable Care Act assistance contracts in 18 cities By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Community groups say the move, announced to them by contractors last week, will make it even more difficult to enroll the uninsured and help people already covered re-enroll or shop for a new policy. That's already a concern because of… Continue reading
Jul 20 Is it safe to take expired medications? By Marshall Allen, ProPublica Hospitals and pharmacies are required to toss expired drugs, no matter how expensive or vital. Meanwhile the FDA has long known that many remain safe and potent for years longer. Continue reading
Jul 20 Scientists endorse these three strategies to delay dementia By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News This is the first time experts convened by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine have deemed scientific evidence strong enough to suggest that preventing dementia and age-related cognitive decline might be possible. Continue reading
Jul 20 GOP senators hunker down for last-ditch push for health care reform By Alan Fram and Erica Werner, Associated Press Reviving the legislation will require party leaders to win support from at least 50 of the 52 GOP senators, a threshold they've been short of for weeks. Aiming to finally resolve the issue, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he'll… Continue reading
Jul 20 62 percent of U.S. want federal government to ensure health care for all, poll says By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press The survey findings from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research indicate a change in public attitudes over the past few months, as concerns mounted about GOP legislation estimated to leave tens of millions without coverage. Continue reading
Jul 19 Democrats want faster action from Trump on opioid epidemic By Jill Colvin, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s drug commission is drawing new criticism after it missed a second self-imposed deadline. Twenty Senate Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, have written to the acting director of the Office of National Drug Control… Continue reading
Jul 19 WATCH: Trump tells GOP senators no recess until Obamacare is repealed By Erica Werner and Alan Fram, Associated Press Trump declared "I'm ready to act," putting the responsibility on Republican lawmakers, not himself. Continue reading