- Up to one in five patients may not respond well to obesity drugs.
- Thanksgiving tip: People eat less when the food is spicier.
- A wristband that measures exposure to toxic chemicals. (NYT)
- Why humans cry. (NYT)
- Probability of returning to traditional Medicare is slightly higher for Medicare Advantage enrollees in states where Medigap insurance is guaranteed issue.
- Why you should worry about bird flu.
Category: Health Insurance
British Primary Care Doctors Overworked and Voted for Labor Slowdown
With the Left in love with the idea of a national health program like Medicare-for-All, it’s wise to compare experiences other countries have with similar programs. Historically the British National Health Service (NHS) emphasized easy access to primary care, while rationing more costly services of specialists and expensive drugs. Lately the NHS is even experiencing problems with access to primary care.
Study: Solo Seniors Rely on Informal Networks of Friends and Family for Assisted Living
America is facing a long-term care (LTC) crisis. By some accounts, about 70% of adults over age 65 will need long term care at some point. The supply of LTC facilities is far too low to meet demand, a fact unlikely to change considering few Americans have LTC insurance.