How do Americans Handle Being Sick?
A recent survey reveals some surprising facts about who handles illness better - men or women.
Patients Trust Wearables and Want their HCPS to Trust Them, Too
Nearly 90% of patients are more likely to choose a doctor who incorporates wearable data into their health care plans, according to a new report.
Anxiety Before a Doctor's Appointment Could be Reduced with Pre-Visit Education: Patient Poll
Nearly half of survey respondents say they are anxious before seeing a doctor and, mainly because the do not have enough information to prepare for the visits.
New COVID-19 Monovalent Vaccine Could Face Resistance, KFF Poll Finds
Less than one-quarter of US adults surveyed said they would "definitely" get the shot while 33% stated they would "definitely not" get the new vaccine.
Rising Health Care Costs Affecting Patients' Emotional and Physical Health
Nearly all Americans with health care insurance say rising costs are affecting their mental wellbeing and their physical health, according to new survey findings.
Poor Access to Transportation Often Leads to Missed Medical Care
One in 5 US adults without access to transportation skipped medical care last year, with racial/ethnic minorities at greatest risk, study finds.
Alabama Leads Country in Medicare Prescriptions for Opioid Pain Relievers
A statin tops the list of most commonly prescribed Medicare drugs in most states. But in Alabama, it's Vicoodin, and the number of prescriptions written there exceeds the other 49 states.
Vaccine Confidence Significantly Eroded During Pandemic, Across Demographics
Confidence in vaccines is lower post-pandemic across all demographic groups and is not limited to traditional "anti-vaxxers," say authors of a new study.
How 6 Physicians Handle Burnout Head On: Stories Worth Reading
There is no magic cure for the ills of burnout but these stories from 6 physicians highlight the many small ways health care professionals are helping themselves and each other.
COVID-19 Home Test Cost Must be Covered by Insurance Companies, Group Health Plans
Up to 8 home tests per individual per month will be covered up-front by payers without a physician's prescription and not subject to any cost-sharing requirements.
