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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Becerra Urges Congress to Expand Medicare, Address Rx Prices

Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Pocket Casts or wherever you listen to podcasts. The Biden administration stands ready to work with Congress to address drug prices and expand Medicare, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a wide-ranging… Read More »

Christmas With Kids: Viral Facebook Post From a Day-Care Provider Urges Parents to ‘Be Kind’ to Little Ones During the Holidays

Christmas With Kids (Photo Credits: Facebook) While Christmas is considered to be all about fun and enjoyment, it does take a toll on the kids around. A Facebook post is going viral on the internet indicating the stress faced by kids and reminds parents about how to take care of their kids through the festive… Read More »

MedPAC urges MA data, primary care reforms

Dive Brief: In its annual report to Congress, the Medicare Payment Advisory Committee issued three recommendations impacting Medicare Advantage plans, ER spending and primary care. The commissioners recommended Congress allow advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to bill Medicare directly, to shed light on current treatment and help ease primary care access issues. Concerned… Read More »

Women nearly as ‘distressed’ as men over compulsive sexual urges and behaviour, study finds

A significant proportion of the population is grappling with a new and controversial disorder: compulsive sexual behaviour, a new study has found. And it’s not just men, as a surprising number of women say they have trouble controlling their sexual urges. Of 2,325 U.S. adults surveyed, 10 per cent of men and seven per cent… Read More »