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Zika is now (just about) here
By Allison BellWhat have we done to protect babies from needing a lifetime of long-term care?
August 01, 2016
Celgene accused of using charities in ‘scheme to gain billions’Drug makers can help patient support charities, but they can't waive patients' drug co-pays.
August 01, 2016
DOL finalizes sweeping overtime pay changeThe salary threshold for those entitled to overtime pay will double under a new Department of Labor rule scheduled to go into effect in December.
August 01, 2016
Florida says Zika has likely spread in mainland U.S. for first timeThe condition can cause severe birth defects in babies and paralyze adults.
August 01, 2016
The mall of the future will offer dinner, movies, and a colonoscopyHealth care providers want to offer shoppers more than routine urgent care.
July 31, 2016
This is an awkward time to promise home care workers a raiseOn the one hand, it's great that both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have an interest in long-term care issues. On the other hand...
July 31, 2016
Add this to your DOL checklist: health, LTC costs in retirementAs the DOL rule is phased in, advisors will need to factor health care and long-term care into clients' retirement plans, says Ron Mastrogiovanni.
July 29, 2016
3 flares from the short-term health firefightHere's what dozens of commenters are saying about a proposed three-month coverage period limit.