Articles by Christy Marks
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The Democratic Presidential Debates and Healthcare
The 2020 Democratic presidential campaign kicked off strong with back-to-back political debates in Miami, Florida. It was the topic of healthcare that dominated the post-debate analysis. More specifically, it was the expansion of single-payer coverage or “Medicare-for-All” that became the hot button issue of the debate.
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Surprise Medical Bills: Finding the Middle Ground
Surprise medical bills tend to arrive in the mail unexpectedly, weeks to months after a patient visits a doctor or hospital outside of the insurance network. The “surprise” comes to the unlucky patients in the form of large bills that they usually are not prepared for, due to be paid in a few weeks’ time.
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Can Smartphones be Used as a Medical Device?
Smartphones may soon convert patients’ homes into hybrid doctors’ offices, making access easier, especially for elderly and disabled patients. The cost savings may be considerable.
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The Future of Healthcare is in the Home
Redirecting care from long-term care facilities to the home would generate significant savings while improving clinical outcomes and increasing patient satisfaction.
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How Health Plans Address the Social Determinants of Health
An increasing amount of health plans are turning their sights to the social determinants of health. But why?
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