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The CEOs of Aetna and Anthem, the two big insurers that have offered to pay more than $90 billion to buy two competitors, Humana and Cigna, will testify before a Senate panel Tuesday, in an effort to persuade lawmakers that the deals will be good for […]
People who have limited English proficiency need to be able to take medications safely As healthcare for California’s diverse population becomes increasingly accessible through Covered California, it is more critical than ever to ensure that all patients receive culturally competent care. According to the 2010 […]
Really? A $700 saw blade on her hospital bill? And open enrollment –what you need to know.
Democratic candidate for President, US Senator from Vermont All across the country, Americans are finding that the prices of the prescription drugs they need are soaring. Tragically, doctors tell us that many of their patients can no longer afford their medicine. As a result, some […]
One of Just 4 Named Every Year in Healthcare Industry Poll It’s 14 for 14. On a list dominated by hospital, insurance, pharmaceutical, and other healthcare industry corporations, National Nurses United Executive Director, RoseAnn DeMoro, has again been named as one of the 100 most […]
“Will you still need me when I’m 64”? Nurse Talk’s Healthcare In America Reporter, Donna Smith gives us the basics about how and when to sign up for Medicare. Fun fact: every day there are 10,000 ‘baby boomers’ turning 65! You know who you are!! […]
USF Professor (RN) of Public Health Barbara Sattler continues discussion on Fracking.
USF Professor (RN) of Public Health Barbara Sattler leads a revealing 2 part discussion about a growing national movement which includes nurses (California Nurses Association). The intent is to shine a public light on the controversial method of hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as Fracking, and […]
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