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Are you one of the majority of Utahns who have faced increasing healthcare costs? Whether it be higher deductibles, increasing premiums or facility fees, our already exorbitantly high healthcare costs continue to rise at an unsustainable rate

The family of a traumatic brain injury patient is seeking out-of-pocket care after his insurance company and employer deemed his requests for rehabilitation and long-term care “medically unnecessary.”

Tibet (AP) — In the high-altitude region of Tibet, people continue to turn to a centuries-old medical system to treat some ailments, often alongside conventional medicine

Aug 20 (Reuters) – U.S. employer healthcare costs are expected to rise 9.5% in 2027, pushing the average cost above $19,000 ‌per employee, driven by increased medical use and spending ‌on high-priced drugs, insurance broker Aon said on Thursday

A panel discussion on Barron’s Roundtable examined the expanding use of GLP-1 medications beyond weight loss, exploring new medical applications, potential side effects, and the implications of the next generation of these drugs for patients

Nurse Crystal Dhooghe is used to dealing with blood and broken bones in the emergency room. But she didn’t expect to witness so much violence against her own colleagues

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today, August 19, that the current Administration is committing $35 million, made possible through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), to improve health outcomes among rural Pennsylvanians by upgrading to modern screening technology, purchasing equipment to bring additional operating rooms online, and expanding transportation options. 

Americans continue to face rising health insurance premiums, growing deductibles and increasing medical expenses. Now, Connecticut is preparing to try something relatively few states have attempted: holding healthcare providers more accountable when spending grows faster than state-established targets. Supporters say the effort could help address affordability concerns that have become a major issue for families,…

With a bachelor’s degree in biomolecular science from the University of Michigan, Joshua DeAndria figured healthcare was where he could make the most difference. While training to be a doctor at Duke University, DeAndria decided to also pursue a master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering. He loved technology and became fascinated with how it…

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