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_ Money Matters Affordable Care Act Payment Reform Achieves Early Gains By Sondra Forsyth article Accountable care organizations that joined the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) when it launched in 2012 achieved modest savings while … Read More→
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_ Glaucoma Vision Health Dietary Nitrate & Green Leafy Vegetables May Lower Risk of Glaucoma By Sondra Forsyth article Greater intake of dietary nitrate and green leafy vegetables was associated with a 20 percent to 30 percent lower risk … Read More→
_ Breast cancer Women's Health and Wellness The Controversy About Insurance Coverage for Breast Cancer Screening By Sondra Forsyth article On January 11th 2016, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published what were called ΓÇ£finalΓÇ¥ recommendations on screening … Read More→