Application process for the national Veterans Identification Card (VIC).
HEALTH
Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefit
Pension provides benefits that reduce the cost of care for veterans and surviving spouses.
Taken For A Ride? Ambulances Stick Patients With Surprise Bills
Public outrage over surprise medical bills prompted 21 states to pass consumer protection laws.
For Millions of Insured Americans, State Health Laws Don’t Apply
Nationally, 61 percent of covered workers were in self-funded plans last year.
What if We Treated Gun Violence Like a Public Health Crisis?
Back in 1997, the CDC was barred from doing anything that would advocate or promote gun control.
FDA Approves First Digital Pill that Patients and Others Can Track
FDA approves first digital pill that reports back.
Imported Skin Creams Can Pose Unexpected Risks
A patient was using a powerful steroid cream bought without a prescription to treat a rash.
Affordable Care Act (ACA or “Obamacare”) Open Enrollment begins on November 1, 2017
The Affordable Care Act (ACA or “Obamacare”) 2018 open enrollment period begins on November 1, 2017.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA or “Obamacare”) 2018 open enrollment period begins on November 1, 2017.
FDA Moves to Guard Against Abuse of Orphan Drug Program
The FDA is changing the way it approves medicines known as “orphan drugs”.
Too Few Patients Follow The Adage: You Better Shop Around
Many consumers don’t make any attempt to compare prices for health care services.