How prescribing healthy food could save billions of dollars in health care costs

Prescribing food as medicine is more cost effective, a study says......»»

Health care spending in the United States is soaring, and studies show employers predict their costs will rise by a median of 6% next year if they don’t make cost management adjustments. Employers, frustrated by the billions of dollars wasted on .....»»

Health care spending in the United States is soaring, and studies show employers predict their costs will rise by a median of 6% next year if they don’t make cost management adjustments. Employers, frustrated by the billions of dollars wasted on .....»»

Increased pathogens, air pollution and more heat waves causing billions of dollars in health care expenses are in store for the Sacramento region, according to the latest edition of the California Climate Change Assessment. The fourth edition of t.....»»

In an industry whose costs seem to many as ever-increasing and out-of-reach, health care providers across North Carolina are finding ways to save Medicare patients – and the government, millions of dollars......»»

So-called superbugs—microbes that are resistant to most antibiotics—cause thousands of deaths and millions of illnesses each year and generate tens of billions of dollars in health care costs in the... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

So-called superbugs—microbes that are resistant to most antibiotics—cause thousands of deaths and millions of illnesses each year and generate tens of billions of dollars in health care costs in the... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Retirement is possibly the single most important goal for which to plan, save, and invest — and for good reason. Very few workers can expect a pension. And, people are living longer, and can expect increased health care and other costs as they age......»»

New York's health care industry won't be getting a DSRIP 2.0. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that the Trump administration had denied New York's request to extend the Delivery System Reform Incentive... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

The Affordable Care Act doesn’t require all family members to choose the same plan......»»

Companies often turn to self-funded health insurance plans to reduce costs. But larger-than-expected claims the employer might face could negate any savings employers anticipate over the cost of a fully insured plan. Companies can purchase stop-l.....»»

From the highest office-holders in the land to the average joe, few know the actual price of health care services or treatments......»»

Partners HealthCare spent $1.2 billion installing electronic record system Epic, a system revered for its potential to streamline care, and better manage billing. But one thing the system can’t do is handle daylight saving time......»»

Keeping employees healthy, happy and engaged while controlling health care costs can be a challenge for companies – but it’s crucial in recruiting and retaining the best talent. In 2017, Johnsonville LLC, a family-owned company founded in 1945 an.....»»

Employee health care costs have risen twice as fast as wages—those with coverage pay thousands of dollars more.....»»

Insurers are regarded as defenders of health care dollars, but the case of David Williams shows how they allow costs to rise......»»

Insurers are regarded as defenders of health care dollars, but the case of David Williams shows how they allow costs to rise......»»

Monday’s personal finance stories.....»»

More detailed food labels could reduce risks of heart disease and diabetes, lower medical costs, a new study says......»»

"If you can’t afford it at all, you can’t have a healthy community.”.....»»