There are times when you need medical care in a hurry. The hospital emergency room (ER) is available for this purpose and there are modes of transportation to get patients to the ER quickly when they cannot drive themselves or cannot make it by private car. Kaiser Health News reports medical response drones are now being tested in some locations.
Author: Devon Herrick
WSJ: Doctors and Hospitals Disagree on Care for Extremely Premature Babies
Here is the gist of the article: medical science can save premature babies earlier than ever. The practice is controversial and not all hospitals are equipped to save extreme premature babies, nor do all doctors think it’s wise to try.
Cancer Screening is (Mostly) a Waste of Money (with a Caveat)
Cancer care is big business. The estimated cost of cancer care is around $250 billion a year. Not all of this is actual care, some is for screening.
Nearly Half of Patients Receive a Surprise Medical Bill: What You Can Do
The No Surprises Act (NSA) went into effect on January 1, 2022. The federal law protects patients who are unknowingly treated by out-of-network physicians while seeking care at a hospital or clinic that is in-network with their health plan.