What will life be like in 2065? We might all be renting, consulting AI doctors and retirement homes could be digital. Those are some of the bold predictions to emerge from a survey of 2,000 Americans which examined the generational predictions for what might come to be in the next 40 years. Results showed 48% … Read more
Pharmacies across the country are reporting delays to prescription orders due to a cyberattack against one of the nation’s largest healthcare technology companies. Change Healthcare, a company handling orders and patient payments throughout the US, first noticed the “cyber security issue” affecting its networks Wednesday morning on the East Coast. “Change Healthcare is experiencing a … Read more
Over the years, nearly one-quarter of seniors have selected a healthcare plan that they weren’t happy with. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 Americans 65+ who have healthcare. In fact, results also found that a similar number (24%) have chosen a plan simply because it was the cheapest option. But today, seniors tend to … Read more
Only 34% of Americans have visited their primary care doctor in the past year. A new survey of 2,000 U.S. adults examined their biggest barriers to healthcare access. Out-of-pocket expenses were a major concern, with 53% stating this would impact their decision to not seek medical care if they needed it. Nearly half (49%) also … Read more
Temple University is set to host the first-ever Philly “FatCon” this October, a conference boasting its role as an exclusively judgment-free fat-focused event featuring “fat-friendly” fitness classes, vendors, talks with influencers, a Halloween costume party, and more. “The Fat Sex Therapist” Sonalee Rashatwar, who uses they/he pronouns according to one of the con’s Instagram posts, is … Read more
Actress Mara Wilson, who starred as the titular character in the 1996 film ‘Matilda,’ said she’s “never made enough” money to qualify for Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (SAG-AFTRA) healthcare in recent years. Wilson has joined thousands of actors and entertainers striking in Hollywood with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) … Read more
The United States was once a world leader for good reasons — now, we lead for many of the wrong ones. Americans spend the most money on healthcare compared to other high-income countries, yet face the lowest life expectancy, according to a new study. The Commonwealth Fund, a nonpartisan think tank that focuses on healthcare … Read more
Retired New York City government workers — who enjoy among the most generous taxpayer-provided health benefits in the U.S. — are suing Mayor Eric Adams and the city for $55 million over $15 copays for doctors visits. The Manhattan Supreme Court class-action suit was filed on behalf of 183,0000 retirees. It claims the city and Emblem … Read more
More than a third of older Americans are worried about affording their medication in the future (34%), according to a recent poll. The survey of 2,000 seniors 64 and older delved into the topic of affording certain aspects of their healthcare and found that similarly, 35% have cut down on costs in other places of … Read more
Half (51%) of Americans with a healthcare provider are too afraid to ask them about their health condition or symptoms. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,005 nationally representative Americans, which found more men than women dread this interaction (57% vs. 45%). Seven in 10 (69%) are concerned they won’t be able to understand … Read more
Half (51%) of Americans with a healthcare provider are too afraid to ask them about their health condition or symptoms. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,005 nationally representative Americans, which found more men than women dread this interaction (57% vs. 45%). Seven in 10 (69%) are concerned they won’t be able to understand … Read more
A TikTok user is getting sympathy on the social media app after telling how she got reprimanded at work for wearing leggings that a manager thought showed off too much of her “backside.” Giselle Thanh, who said she works in healthcare, posted a clip showing the outfit, which consisted of black leggings and a cropped … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize new COVID-19 booster shots this week without a staple of its normal decision-making process: data from a study showing whether the shots were safe and worked in humans. The shots, modified to target the latest versions of the omicron variant, won’t have finished testing in humans when the FDA … Read more