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What You Should Know about Buying an Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid

The arrival of OTC hearing aids makes these devices cheaper, but first-time buyers will need help navigating a large and confusing market. >

More Medications, More Risks. If You’re Worried, Start a Deprescribing Discussion.

Many people add more and more prescriptions as the years go by. This can cause dangerous interactions and side effects. Talk to your doctor. >

The Workers at Risk of Losing Healthcare Coverage in 2027

Work requirements for Medicaid and the ACA begin in January. Freelancers, part-timers and the self-employed could lose health insurance. >

She Left After Waiting Hours in the Emergency Room. The ER Billed Her Anyway.

She went to the emergency room for relief from a migraine. After waiting for four hours, she went home untreated. Then came the $410 bill. >

"Normal" Isn't Always Good Medical News

What a doctor means when they say a symptom is normal may not be what you think. It's up to patients to ask questions. Have a conversation. >

Health Portals: Getting Your Doctor to RSVP

When patients message their doctors online, office staff see it first. Here's how to improve your chances of hearing back from your doctor. >

The Medicare GLP-1 Discount Has One Big Catch: Some Sick Patients Don’t Qualify

If you have a condition like sleep apnea or Type 2 diabetes, don't expect to pay $50 a month for GLP-1 meds. You'll need Medicare Part D. >

Same Knee Surgery, Twice the Price: Hospital Monopolies Push Up Healthcare Costs

Costs vary widely. Patients may not notice the way healthcare monopolies affect costs because they don’t pay most of it — their insurers do. >

Prices for GLP-1 Drugs Surge

Use of diabetes and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound has grown by up to 600%. Prices have also soared. Are the costs sustainable? >

Trouble Getting Weight Loss Drugs Covered by Insurance? Here’s What To Know

A professional in-home caregiver lost her coverage for Zepbound. >

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