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The aging Latino population faces unique challenges
All family caregivers face struggle to provide appropriate care to their loved ones, while balancing work, other family obligations and…
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Finding the full story behind hospital mergers, consolidations
Across the country, health systems are getting larger, gobbling up community hospitals or smaller chains. Some of this has to…
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The other part of Health Policy: Changing the delivery of care
Reforms to the health care delivery system have been overshadowed by the Affordable Care Act enrollment story but there are stories galore…
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How close are we to meeting the promise of electronic health records?
Yes, technology is transforming health care. No, we haven’t come anywhere close to realizing the vision. Smooth patient handoffs, data-driven…
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SCOTUS: Some things to note as we wait for a decision
On March 4 the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in King v. Burwell. A ruling is expected in late June…
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Bipartisan, bicameral caucus launched to put caregiving in spotlight
Who says Congress can’t cooperate? Two Republicans and two Democrats yesterday announced the formation of the bipartisan, bicameral Assisting Caregivers…
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When hospitals buy physician practices, patients hit with fees
WSB-Atlanta recently explored what happens when hospitals buy physician practices, which has been happening all over the Atlanta area. Prices…
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Understanding, explaining primary issues of King v. Burwell
With oral arguments in King v. Burwell scheduled for tomorrow, the Supreme Court will likely rule in late June. The…
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Does UnitedHealthcare’s prior-approval rule mean more ‘mother-may-I’ medicine is coming?
The nation’s largest health insurer will require physicians and hospitals to request prior approval before doing most hysterectomies, a move…
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Talking about end of life and palliative care: Part two of a conversation with Nancy Berlinger
Nancy Berlinger, Ph.D., is a research scholar at The Hastings Center and co-author of a retrospective article on palliative and…