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FREOPP Study: How New York’s Single Payer Health Care Bill Affects the Working Poor

The flawed design of the New York Health Act would be felt most acutely by low-income New Yorkers, a new FREOPP study finds. This Single-Payer Health

Smoke, Dip, or Pouch It and Suffer the Horrific Consequences?

Tobacco products have been proven to cause various cancers, but new nicotine-containing products are questionable, too.

Uncovering Hidden, Frustrating Loopholes of the Arcane DRGs in Healthcare

Hospitalization is not a question of being in the hospital and receiving treatment; discharge is a major factor. As a hospital patient, have you wanted...

Patient Satisfaction Surveys Earn a Zero on Tracking Whether Hospitals Deliver Culturally Competent Care

The CAHPS survey is required by the federal government for many health care facilities, and the hospital version of it is required for most acute care hospitals. Low scores can induce financial penalties, and hospitals reap financial rewards for improving scores or exceeding those of their peers.