It depends. Some therapists submit claims to insurance companies the way other doctors and clinicians do, and they may work only with certain plans. Other therapists will ask you to pay for services up front and then submit the claim to your insurance company yourself to get reimbursed for all or part of the service. … Read more
Social workers assist people by helping them cope with issues in their everyday lives, better manage their relationships, and solve personal and family problems, according to the National Association of Social Workers. Social workers can diagnose mental health conditions, and provide talk therapy, but cannot prescribe medication for mental health. A key distinction between them … Read more
Japan delivers $1M funding to enhance maternal, neonatal care in Cambodia The Japanese government has remitted around $1.17 million to the United Nations Population Fund, the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency, to support Cambodia in ensuring its vulnerable sectors receive continuous access to maternal and neonatal care amid the pandemic. Specifically, the funding will … Read more
BRUSSELS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–More than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic started, healthcare systems are taking stock of the lessons learned to strengthen their response and improve the health outcomes of patients across disease areas. In this context, the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) CVD Network commissioned a report in collaboration with PwC on … Read more
More than 40% of Americans are generally OK with the thought of AI reading their chest x-rays. Moreover, some 12.3% are very comfortable with the prospect. However, only 6% are well at ease with the notion of a cancer diagnosis coming from an algorithm, and just over a quarter are only “somewhat comfortable” with that … Read more
How China cornered itself into an unsustainable COVID-19 control strategy, and the slim prospects for change. Shawn Yuan reports. More than 2 years after China ended its unprecedented lockdown in Wuhan as the first COVID-19 outbreak paralyzed the central Chinese city, the Chinese Government remains adamant on sticking with its zero-COVID strategy, raising serious questions … Read more
AP Photo A group of good Samaritans in Florida were able to stop a moving car after its driver experienced a medical emergency earlier this month, and authorities are now hoping to find and honor them for their deed. The White House said it was taking steps to address the baby formula shortage, as the … Read more
New rules going into effect in Oregon in June and July are expected to protect tens of thousands of workers from illness and death when temperatures soar past 80 or when the air becomes clogged with wildfire smoke. The heat protections require employers to allow workers to take paid breaks to get relief from the … Read more
Baby formula has been running low all over the United States, threatening the health of infants and other people who depend on it for their sustenance. Experts say this is the worst formula shortage in decades. It’s also the latest example of how the US health system’s failures consistently fall hardest on people with complex … Read more
Asawin_Klabma/Getty Images/iStockphoto Ancillary insurance is a subtype of health coverage, complementing major medical insurance. It covers expenses that may not be included in a primary health insurance plan, such as vision and dental for adults, disability coverage, prescription drugs and more. For example, if major medical doesn’t cover prescription drugs, an ancillary policy probably would. … Read more