The Latest Breaking News from Health Care

Doctors, Nurses Warned: FBI Releases Urgent Violence Prevention Guide for Health Care Settings

The FBI has published urgent guidance for hospitals and clinics, advising staff on preventing targeted violence and improving workplace safety.

International Business Times UK · Mar 11

97 Medical Secrets So Dark You Might Be Scared Of Going There Ever Again

Doctors, nurses, paramedics, and even janitors are privy to things that might surprise even the most hardcore 'Grey's Anatomy' fan. From battles with mental health and substance use to admissions that medical professionals are merely making "educated guesses," medical workers have been sharing the dark realities of their profession.

Bored Panda · Mar 11

What I Didn't Know About Health Care FSAs Could Have Cost Me: Don't Make the Mistake I Almost Made

Although flexible spending accounts work on a use-it-or-lose-it basis, you may have options for unused funds. Make sure to read the fine print before enrolling.

Kiplinger · Mar 11

5 Habits to Help Make Your Retirement Planning Highly Effective

These habits, gleaned from a survey of financially savvy adults, can help increase your confidence and guide your planning as you head toward retirement.

Kiplinger · Mar 7

Health Care Cost Basics: What You Can Expect to Pay and Ways to Save

From premiums to co-pays, health care is one savings goal you can't afford to ignore. Understanding how high-deductible health plans and HSAs work may help.

Kiplinger · Mar 6

Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows

Americans age 65 and older who are insured by Medicare logged about 60 million telehealth visits annually between 2021 and 2023 – about 31 million for mental health and 29 million for other health issues. That’s the key finding in a new study I co-authored in the journal Annals of…

The Conversation · Mar 6

The Tax Loophole That Made U.S. Health Care Unaffordable

The employer insurance exclusion has chained workers to their employers, practically eliminated consumer price sensitivity, and suppressed wages.

Reason · Mar 5

Federal Cuts Revive a California Lawmaker’s Push for Single-Payer Health Care

Assemblymember Ash Kalra says attacks on the Affordable Care Act underscore the urgency of creating state-run health insurance.

Capital & Main · Mar 5

Estate Planning Checklist: 5 Tasks to Prioritize to Make Things Easier for Your Family

Doing these things now, while you're still physically and mentally healthy, can smooth an already-difficult and emotional process when the time comes.

Kiplinger · Mar 5

Maryland Lawmakers Want To Strengthen Regulations That Make Health Care More Expensive

A new bill could make Maryland "the most restrictive environment in the country," warns one doctor.

Reason · Mar 4