Dr. Carolyn McClanahan, a CFP at Life Planning Partners, joins Yahoo Finance Live to break down health care and Medicare options that investors should consider when planning for retirement. Video Transcript BRAD SMITH: Well, one area you always want to have less debt and more cash is in, well, retirement for sure. A new report…
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Washington CNN — The Justice Department on Friday challenged an Alabama law that makes it a felony for a doctor to administer gender-affirming health care to minors. “This lawsuit challenges a state statute that denies necessary medical care to children based solely on who they are,” the department said in its complaint. The complaint filed…
Claudia and Jesús Fierro of Yuma, Ariz., review their medical bills. They pay $1,000 a month for health insurance yet still owed more than $7,000 after two episodes of care at the local hospital. Lisa Hornak for Kaiser Health News hide caption toggle caption Lisa Hornak for Kaiser Health News Claudia and Jesús Fierro of…
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Safeguarding your emotional health is an important component of an overall healthy lifestyle. Dr. Ellerie Chen of Highland Family Medicine discussed how we can do just that Tuesday during News 8 at Sunrise. “The way I like to talk about emotional health with my patients is it’s how we relate to…
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Oregon health care costs are growing faster than the national average — and are outpacing average wage increases in the state. That’s according to the first annual report from the Oregon Health Authority’s Sustainable Health Care Cost Growth Target Program. The reports are aimed at analyzing the costs of health care in Oregon, and finding…
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The report from the inspector general’s office of the Department of Health and Human Services is the latest red flag related to inappropriate denials by Medicare Advantage plans, which are run by private health care insurers. Annual federal audits have highlighted “widespread and persistent problems related to inappropriate denials of services and payment,” the office…
Major health care groups joined patients’ advocates and the general public last week to highlight the importance of patients being able to take part in decisions on health priorities. This was the central challenge at stake in this year’s Patients’ Rights Day. But this public conversation on patients’ rights was taking place in Europe —…
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It’s no secret that effective communication promotes a better health care experience. Fortunately, VA’s Connected Care virtual health technologies, such as Secure Messaging through My HealtheVet, make it easier for Veterans to communicate with their providers between appointments. Before this technology, patient interactions with their providers were limited to scheduled appointment times. Thanks to Secure…
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