Mean adjusted cost of inpatient stay for COVID-19 was $11,275 overall
Jan 03, 2024
The cost increased from $10,394 at end of March 2020 to $13,072 at end of March 2022, and it was higher with specific comorbidities.
Healthcare employment growth slowed in December
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 08, 2024
Job growth in the healthcare sector could be slowing, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Labor market experiences trade-off: jobs growth versus increased wages: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 09, 2023
The health services and education labor market increased by 35,000 jobs (7.2%) last month, whereas the private sector in general added 242,000 jobs overall in February.
Poll: 68 percent of healthcare workers find it stressful to manage their finances
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 02, 2022
Healthcare workers are worried about finances, and it’s affecting their health, according to the results of a recent poll conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of IntelyCare and DailyPay.
Sanofi follows Lilly, Novo Nordisk in cutting insulin prices
Mar 17, 2023
Sanofi is the third company to cut prices on its insulin products and cap out-of-pocket charges to $35 a month.
Couples age 55 or older can soon contribute $10,000 a year to health savings accounts
May 19, 2023
The majority of Americans do not take advantage of this opportunity to save for future medical expenses.
Long-term care rates up 1 to 10 percent: survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 13, 2024
Year-over-year rate increases in long-term care ranged from 1% to 10% across setting types, according to the results of Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2023, published Tuesday.
Enhanced ‘smart’ cushion for wheelchair users the result of tech-giants partnership
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 12, 2023
Two companies that produce technology to enable “smart” cushioned wheelchairs announced a new partnership this week.
Online tool could help older adults age in setting of their choice
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 22, 2023
Aging in America is difficult for some older adults, who can face an array of challenges that include housing, healthcare and food insecurity, along with outdated policies that contribute to increasing...
Insurance rates stabilize for senior living, skilled nursing providers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 09, 2024
Senior living and skilled nursing providers began to see insurance rates stabilize in the fourth quarter of 2023, similar to what was seen in 2022, according to WTW’s annual Insurance Marketplace Realities...