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As Rural Americans Struggle for Health Care Access, Insurers May Be Making Things Worse
Rural areas are experiencing tremendous health care provider shortages with access particularly limited for specialty care.
In Medical Billing, Fraudulent Charges Weirdly Pass As Legal
Much of what we accept as legal in medical billing would be regarded as fraud in any other sector.
Most U.S. Opioid Deaths are Accidental, 4 Percent are Suicide
Accidental overdoses cause 90% of all U.S. opioid-related deaths while suicides account for far fewer of these fatalities than previously thought, a new analysis published Tuesday suggests.
Promising Greater Safety, A Tiny Widget Creates Chaos For Tube Feeders
A new plastic connector in feeding tubes is wreaking havoc among some patients who rely on the device.
Dental Patients Advised to Get Tested for HIV, Hepatitis
Some patients treated by a Tennessee dentist have been advised to get tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
N. Macedonian Sex Workers Protest Attacks, Seek Legal Status
Hundreds of sex workers and rights activists in North Macedonia, where prostitution is illegal, have marched through the capital of Skopje on Tuesday to protest alleged police brutality and indifference to their complaints of violence.
What Would Happen if the ACA Went Away?
There's no doubt that invalidating the ACA in whole or in large part would have a dramatic effect on the nation's health system ? and not just for those 20 million or so Americans whose coverage directly flows from the law.
Survey Says: Most Americans Believe Natural Remedies are Safer Than Prescription Drugs
Half of Americans have turned to a natural remedy to treat an ailment, rather than a prescription medication, according to new research.
Owners of OxyContin Maker Paid More after Company's Big Fine
The wealthy owners of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma started taking far more money out of the company after it was fined for misleading marketing of the powerful prescription painkiller.
Battling The Bullets From The Operating Room To The Community
St. Louis trauma surgeon Dr. Laurie Punch is on a mission to stop the bleeding of her patients and the violence-plagued communities around her.
UN AIDS Agency Fires Whistleblower After Misconduct Probe
The United Nations' AIDS agency has fired two staffers for financial and sexual misconduct, including a whistleblower whose allegations of being sexually assaulted sparked months of turmoil at the organization.
In Surprise Decision, U.S. Approves Muscular Dystrophy Drug
U.S. health regulators approved a second drug for a debilitating form of muscular dystrophy, a surprise decision after the medication was rejected for safety concerns just four months ago.
The Promises We Can't Keep in Long-Term Healthcare
When faced with terminal diagnoses, caregivers face challenges to protect their loved ones and themselves.
Sackler-owned Opioid Maker Goes Global with OD Treatment
The gleaming white booth towered over the medical conference in Italy in October, advertising a new brand of antidote for opioid overdoses. "Be prepared. Get naloxone. Save a life," the slogan on its walls said.
Tips for Using Flexible Spending Dollars Before Year's End
Still have money set aside for medical expenses that you need to spend by the end of the year? There are plenty of ways to meet the deadline for flexible spending accounts.
Feds Seek New Ways to Spot Illicit Opioids Mailed into U.S.
The federal government is enlisting the help of the private sector to develop better ways to spot and intercept illicit opioids shipped into the United States through the mail.
Mass Opioid Use is 'Destabilizing' World's Poorest Nations
Mass abuse of the opioid tramadol spans continents, from India to Africa to the Middle East, creating international havoc some experts blame on a loophole in narcotics regulation and a miscalculation of the drug's danger.
Regulators to Set Up 3-Digit Suicide Hotline Number Like 911
Federal regulators are setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline in order to make it easier to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.
Among U.S. States, New York's Suicide Rate Is The Lowest. How's That?
Compared with the national rate of 14 suicides per 100,000 people in 2017, New York's was just 8.1, the lowest suicide rate in the nation.
'Food Pharmacies' In Clinics: When The Diagnosis Is Chronic Hunger
There's a new question that anti-hunger advocates want doctors and nurses to ask patients: Do you have enough food?