adminAnd Yet It Moves – The Health Care Blog
By KIM BELLARD Science buffs will recognize the title as the (possibly apocryphal) quote Galileo muttered after he was forced by the Catholic Church to recant his assertion that the…
Angioplasty vs bypass: Cardiologist explains which one is better based on blockages, age and overall health
Angioplasty is a non-surgical substitute for bypass surgery. But is it effective? In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Rushikesh Patil, associate director, cardiologist, Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital Powai,…
New Bereavement Cost Calculator shows that grief is expensive – The Health Care Blog
by EMMA PAYNE Grief is expensive. In addition to the significant human impacts, research shows that bereavement leads to a 20%-30% increase in health care utilization. Grief is also common.…
CPI report health care inflation rises
Jose Luis Pelaez Inc | Digitalvision | Getty Images Health-care inflation is fueling higher coverage costs, setting the stage for what could be the largest increase in health-care spending by…
Does American Health Care Violate the ICJ’s Recent Climate Advisory Opinion? – The Health Care Blog
By DAVID INTROCASO In late July the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced its long-awaited and highly-anticipated climate advisory opinion. The ICJ ruling represents an historic moment in climate…
That’s More Like It – The Health Care Blog
By KIM BELLARD I’m always on the lookout for advances in healthcare that seem more like 22st century medicine than what we still experience in 2025. Way too much of…
a call to action for health plans – The Health Care Blog
By ami parekh A little-noticed telehealth safe harbor provision tucked inside the One Big Beautiful Bill was a significant milestone in virtual care. Though it specifically addresses pre-deductible telehealth services…
Labcorp, Blue Shield and my $34.95 co pay (part 5) – The Health Care Blog
By MATTHEW HOLT I have been on a quest to try to understand why I am being charged $34.95 by Labcorp for some lab tests that I think should be…
Epic’s “Emmie” Chatbot Enhances the Patient Voice – For Their *Real* Customers – The Health Care Blog
By MICHAEL MILLENSON A Rock Health write-up of this year’s Epic Users Group Meeting captured the artificial intelligence vibe with a play on the names of three new AI chatbots…
Will Jannik Sinner’s abdominal issues cause any trouble in US Open final vs Carlos Alcaraz? Quick update on his health
Jannik Sinner’s coach discussed the physical difficulties the world No. 1 encountered in the US Open quarterfinals. The Italian player advanced to his fifth consecutive Grand Slam final, where he…
