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To Avoid Care Disruptions, Know When the Clock Runs Out on Your Prior Authorization

A woman with multiple sclerosis wanted to be able to walk up the stairs at home without losing her balance. >

It Sounds Like Good News for Women, But...

Women tend to have less arterial plaque than men, but their risk of chest pain and having a heart attack is the same. Here's why. >

Artificial Intelligence Isn't Going Away. How Should Medicine Deal with It?

AI-based searches for information on medical conditions return a mixed bag of results. Patients and doctors need to be aware of the issues. >

Americans Are Having a Midlife Crisis

Middle-aged Americans are less satisfied than peers in Europe. Affordable health and child care and support for aging parents would help. >

As Insurance Prices Rise, Families Puzzle Over Options

The end of government subsidies to the Affordable Care Act has left many people stranded financially and without good options. >

Investors Zero in on Autism Treatment Centers

Private equity firms are buying up autism therapy centers, a move that could have a big impact on treatment and Medicaid's bottom line. >

Cannabis’ Medical Benefits - Up in Smoke?

Despite enthusiasm for the promise of medical marijuana, scientific support for its effectiveness exists for only a few conditions. >

Health Care Consolidation and Rising Costs Happen, but Obamacare Is Not the Key Culprit

Why are doctors leaving private practice in record numbers? There are several reasons, but none are related to the Affordable Care Act. >

Nurse-Midwives Do More Than Deliver

Many don’t know that nurse-midwives are trained to provide routine gynecological care. They are a great resource for women in rural areas. >

The Air You Breathe

Scientists are working on ways to figure out if and when the air in public places like airplanes and hospitals contains dangerous microbes. >

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