Adventures in health care billing. My $51.96 zit co-insurance – The Health Care Blog
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Adventures in health care billing. My $51.96 zit co-insurance – The Health Care Blog
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Can men hold off on treating recurring prostate cancer?
What happens if PSA levels start rising after surgery or radiation for prostate cancer? Up to a third of men treated for the disease will eventually confront this problem. If…
Brown and Toland weighs in on the $34.94 Labcorp test. (Part 6) – The Health Care Blog
By MATTHEW HOLT I know you all care, so I am giving a 6th update on the telenovela about my Labcorp bill for $34.95. The very TL:DR summary of where…
How does prostate cancer treatment affect mental health?
The long-term outlook for men diagnosed with prostate cancer continues to improve. About 98% are living for 10 years or more after diagnosis, and the survival rate at 15 years…
Struggling UnitedHealth Group is a Huge Smoking Black Box – The Health Care Blog
By JEFF GOLDSMITH In mid-April 2025, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) reported its 1Q25 operating results, including a modest shortfall in expected earnings and lowered its 2025 earnings forecast by 12%. The…
5 timeless habits for better health
A veritable avalanche of influencers, news headlines, and well-meaning friends and family offer conflicting advice on wellness. If you’re overwhelmed by fads and hype around wellness, read on. Dr. Wynne…
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
Screening with the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test can detect early-stage prostate cancer while it’s still asymptomatic. But some men are diagnosed with prostate cancer only after symptoms appear. For insights…
Is your breakfast cereal healthy?
I have a confession: I like cereal. And not just a little. When I was a kid, I’d have ready-to-eat breakfast cereal in the morning and again after dinner as…
How is PSA used to monitor prostate cancer?
Editor’s note: second of two parts; read part one here. In the first part of our series, we described how PSA is used as a screening tool to help detect…
Extreme heat endangers older adults: What to know and do
The global rise in temperatures spawns more frequent and intense heat waves. Prolonged or extreme heat poses serious health risks for everyone but is a particular worry for older adults.…