Millions of families have some form of medical debt, and it can be daunting and debilitating if you’re struggling to pay the bill. But before you sign up for one of those medical credit cards or a loan offered by the health care provider — promising to ease the burden — Consumer Reports warns that …
Access to affordable health care has long been a concern for individuals in the United States, particularly before reaching Medicare eligibility age. The Affordable Care Act, signed into law in 2010, brought significant changes to the health care landscape, providing critical solutions to those who were not yet eligible for Medicare. In this column, we …
I want to contribute to a health savings account to help increase my retirement savings, but I would like to better understand how they work. What can you tell me? Nearly 60 Dear almost, A health savings account, or HSA, is a fantastic financial tool that can help you build a tax-free reserve of money …
Among health care employment sectors, nursing homes have been hardest hit by the decline in job growth since the pandemic – a rate more than three times that of hospitals or doctors’ offices , according to a researcher at the University of Michigan. Employment in nursing homes is 10.5% below pre-pandemic levels, compared with 3.3% …
Governor Newsom signed a bill moving the state toward a single-payer health care system. Not all single-payer funders are happy. Fibonacci blue / Wikimedia Commons CC Share Alike 2.0 Generic License On October 7, California took another step — at least a potential step — toward becoming the first state in the nation to provide …
Jim Miller Special correspondent QQUESTION : I am currently enrolled in Original Medicare, but am considering switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many Medicare Advantage ads I’ve seen offer many additional benefits beyond what traditional Medicare offers and no monthly premiums. What are your thoughts? ANSWER: Be wary of Medicare …
During a recent discussion with my family doctor about health insurance, one of us lamented the lack of decent coverage and it wasn’t what one would expect. OK, I started it. My primary care provider, who is wonderfully thorough, asked me if there had been any changes in my family medical history over the past …
Israel has expanded its military operations in northern Gaza, including bombings that cut communications and internet connections, as military officials suggested the start of an anticipated ground offensive against Hamas militants. We have moved to the next stage of the war, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said in a speech broadcast on Saturday. Last night …
Although several uses of artificial intelligence in mental health are seeing some success, experts say it’s still unclear whether it can be used on a larger scale. Therapists use AI to review large amounts of patient data, including family history, patient behaviors, and treatment response, to aid in diagnosis and treatment identification, as well as …
Despite increasing global mobility, the state of migrant and refugee health data in European health systems remains worrying, according to a new study. Analysis by an international coalition of universities, UN organizations, government officials and European institutions published in the journal The Lancet Regional Health Europe reveals that data coverage on migrants and refugees remains …