With Numbers Of Uninsured for Healthcare Rising, Hospitals Raise The Alarm

As more people go without insurance, hospital revenues decline, insurance premiums throughout the system increase and medical debt levels rise.

From Medical Assistants To LPNs, Doctor Office Staff Pay On The Rise

From receptionists to LPNs and medical assistants, jobs in doctor practices see pay increases of 15% to 30% over five years, Medical Group Management Association said.

A Doctor Fact Checks Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s CNN Interview

A public health expert fact checks RFK Jr.’s recent contentious interview on CNN with facts on vaccines, COVID-19 and measles.

What A Doctor Wishes Every Parent Knew About Childhood Vaccines

A doctor breaks down misinformation about vaccines and provides facts to parents deciding whether to vaccinate their children.

On Peptides, FDA Staff Scientists At Odds With Advisory Panel

Though FDA would normally follow a panel’s advice to move ahead with compounded peptides, it’s unclear how it will act, because FDA staff are opposed to easing access.

Thousands Of Seniors May Lose Medicare Advantage As Plan Exits Escalate

Major Medicare Advantage insurer Humana is withdrawing from certain markets for 2027, a move expected to be mirrored by other companies facing rising medical expenses.

Medicare’s GLP-1 Bridge Program Offers Access, But Isn’t Straightforward

Medicare patients are getting access to GLP-1s for obesity through the Bridge program. But questions linger regarding eligibility criteria, prior authorization and costs.

Four In Five Toddler Foods Are Ultra-Processed, New Study Finds

A doctor explains a new study on ultra-processed foods and provides practical advice for parents on how toddlers can eat healthier.

4 In 5 Toddler Foods Are Ultra-Processed, New Study Finds

A doctor explains a new study on ultra-processed foods and provides practical advice for parents on how toddlers can eat healthier.

Trump Administration Ending Program Designed To Keep Medicare Premiums Down

By ending subsidies to standalone prescription drug plans, it’s expected they will have to raise premiums for at least 11 million Medicare beneficiaries.