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America’s Health Care System Is Failing Our Seniors
Medicare plans are too complex, and the problem will only worsen unless we act now.
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Health Beat: Your Actions Now Are Crucial To Slowing The Pandemic
We must relearn the lesson that we share the same planet, so nations and individuals take actions to protect everyone.
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Health Beat: Don’t Repeat My Mistake By Going To Work Sick
Do the right thing in containing COVID-19 by refraining from work, public events and travel when sick.
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Health Beat: Creating A Better Health Care System For Us All
Doctors and insurance companies need to get past their differences and work together for all our sakes.
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Health Beat: Bringing Medical Records Into The Future
Few health care workers would want to return to the days of keeping medical files on paper. But big improvements are needed in electronic record keeping, too.
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Health Beat: Patients Seeking Pain Relief Should Not Be Treated As Criminals
Stephanie Deegan is one of many patients who cannot get opioids as easily, but she still needs help for severe pain.
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Health Beat: Vaping Should Be Banned Until Proven Safe
E-cigarette companies have an incentive to prove their product is safe.
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Health Beat: If You Want Patients To Give Up Opioids, Make The Alternatives Cheaper
Other pain treatments have proven effective, so why should they cost more?
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Health Beat: How Many Stars Does Your Drug Rehab Deserve?
Doctors and hospitals work off a rating system. Why can’t rehabilitation programs?