Nurse practitioners could fill the gap in providing primary medical care in Texas counties with few or no doctors, but state laws make it difficult for them to ... read the full article

The Affordable Care Act will help millions of Americans afford insurance coverage, will strengthen Medicare and will add benefits to protect you and your family ... read the full article

AARP teams with medical and patient groups, including the American Medical Association, to help individuals, businesses and health professionals understand the ... read the full article

Doug Ebersole. Diabetics and smokers, they're talking about you when risks are assessed. read the full article

Many people who are overweight and obese either don't realize it or are in denial -- and too few doctors are setting them straight, according to a new study in ... read the full article

Health disparities among non-Hispanic whites and African Americans can be reduced or even eliminated through a combination of lifestyle changes, medical treatment ... read the full article

The first guidelines for physical activity specifically for diabetics is similar to, but distinct from, the federal government's guidelines for the public. For ... read the full article

Describes ways in which home health care providers can potentially fraudulently bill insurers, falsify documents, etc. Offers tips to help avoid being scammed. read the full article

Describes what CPT codes are, where they appear on billing statements, how to accurately determine if the statement is correct and what to do if you discover ... read the full article

Medications, exercise and your environment can make a difference. read the full article