Tag: patients

Inside the shady world of health insurers — and the 1.2 seconds it takes them to deny claims

When Megan Rothbauer suffered a heart attack at work in Wisconsin, she was rushed to hospital in an ambulance.Given the medical emergency —...

How much does an hour of anesthesia cost? Blue Cross Blue Shield says they will cap coverage in some states – whether your surgery...

A new policy from one of the nation’s largest insurers that would limit payment on anesthesia claims is prompting widespread outrage from lawmakers...

Nurses Are Confessing Their Most Closely Guarded Secrets That Patients Don't Know

Ever wonder what it's REALLY like to be a nurse? Well, over on Quora, nurses have been sharing their biggest secrets — ones...

We Asked Doctors To Reveal The One Thing They Wish Their Older Patients Would Do

There’s plenty of one-size-fits-all health advice out there. But for people of a certain age, the diet and exercise recommendations aimed at younger...

Joe Biden is taking Paxlovid, even though doctors know it doesn't really work

President Joe Biden announced he has COVID on Wednesday.The White House says his symptoms are mild, including a runny nose, cough, and malaise.He's...