In a bold move President Trump unveiled the blue print of the plan to lower prescription drug prices. He proposes to bring down the costs at home by negotiating with other foreign countries to pay higher prices.
Gains from Obama care are eroding
A report by The Commonwealth Fund reveals that there is an erosion in coverage coming from the Affordable Care Act and the rate of uninsured American adults has risen in the past two years. It is most likely due to the Congress’ decision to not cover up for the weaknesses in the law.
Breakthrough treatments for heart failures bring respite to millions
Americans are fighting their battle against heart disease, which is considered as the nation’s No. 1 killer. It is responsible for 1 in 4 deaths in the U.S. every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Maryland’s Prince George County work towards a single population health management platform
Population health management needs to be responsive to patient needs and has to be efficient in order to save costs and improve outcomes. In 2013, Earnest Carter, MD deputy health officer at Maryland’s Prince George’s County Health Department had the vision to involve local stakeholders to work on social issues that influence an individual’s ability to live a healthy life.
The cost of not caring for the mentally ill can be staggering
The mental health state of US faces serious challenges as mentally ill people have nowhere to go. They rarely get sympathy from people around them and often land up on streets, county jails or emergency rooms.