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People putting off surgery whenever possible
Here's more evidence, if you needed any, that people are putting off needed medical procedures because they feel they can't afford them. This week it's The Boston Globe detailing some of what... Read more...
Margins at PA hospitals drop sharply
Call it the bad news wire. Another state hospital association--this time Pennsylvania's--has come out with a report documenting that its financial metrics are at record lows. The Hospital &... Read more...
Health plans begin to cover medical tourism
For years, U.S. employers have been looking for ways to save money on healthcare costs by having their employees' high-ticket procedures done far more cheaply offshore. Those who have attempted this,... Read more...
