Although it’s well known that antibiotics are over-prescribed, the drugs are still given to patients at surprisingly high rates, according to a new study. The findings, by researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, were published in the journal Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology. The study was based on an analysis… Continue reading Too Many Antibiotics Still Being Prescribed
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Why Health Care Costs Could Be Your Retirement Plan’s Weakness
A majority of affluent older Americans who are nearing retirement share the same concern – that health care costs could strike a blow to their retirement plans. In fact, 63 percent of them choose the word “terrified” to describe how they feel about the subject, according to an annual Nationwide Retirement Institute survey. But while… Continue reading Why Health Care Costs Could Be Your Retirement Plan’s Weakness
Medical Costs and Retirement: The Facts
“Growing old ain’t for sissies.” – Bette Davis Ms. Davis was right. Between the stiffness, sore joints and pains that come with growing older, aging can get pretty rough. The golden years should be a relaxing time to enjoy life and play with the grandkids. Unfortunately, because of health-care costs and poor planning, too many… Continue reading Medical Costs and Retirement: The Facts
Will Doctors Stop Ordering Too Many Tests?
Ask enough people and most will say that their physician has a fairly decent reason for ordering tests and prescribing treatments. Recent studies show that their doctor may be among the growing number of physicians who disagree. In a survey of 600 physicians conducted by the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, almost 3 out… Continue reading Will Doctors Stop Ordering Too Many Tests?
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Could Save Lives and Money
Adhering to new hypertension guidelines could prevent thousands of heart attacks and deaths each year – without increasing health care costs, according to researchers. The investigators, from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), published their findings in the New England Journal of Medicine. “Our findings clearly show that it would be worthwhile to significantly increase spending… Continue reading New Blood Pressure Guidelines Could Save Lives and Money
Health Care Costs Can Harm Cancer Patients
Financial stress related to medical cost can affect the health of cancer patients, even those who have finished their treatment. The finding, by researchers from Duke University, was published in the Journal of Oncology Practice. It builds on earlier research from Duke Medicine that has analyzed “financial toxicity” from cancer care. “Our focus has been… Continue reading Health Care Costs Can Harm Cancer Patients