According to a new study by Indiana University School of Medicine doctors, providing adolescents seeking birth control the ability to obtain a long-acting reversible contraceptive on the same day as their clinic visit could lead to significant cost savings for insurance providers. Published today in the journal JAMA Network Open, the study was the work […]
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Eliminating routine but low-value preoperative tests for cataract surgery patients associated with cost savings
UCLA researchers found that eliminating routine but unnecessary procedures before people undergo cataract surgery has the potential to save costs and resources for hospitals serving lower-income patients. Forgoing routine chest x-rays, electrocardiograms and other preoperative procedures—which studies have found to have no clinical benefit prior to cataract surgery—was associated with a savings of $67,241 over […]
3 Simple Steps To Help You Get Out Of Debt Once And For All
There’s no shame in admitting you have a problem with personal debt. In fact, it’s very brave. Many people bury their head in the sand, choosing to ignore mounting bills and missed payments – this can be incredibly stressful and have a significant impact on happiness, health and wellbeing. That being said, it’s important to […]
This Particular Age Will Be The Most Expensive Year Of Your Life
There’s a general consensus that the older we get, the more we earn. But it turns out that growing up comes at a cost (soz in advance, wallet). According to a survey by British credit checking firm ClearScore, we spend the most money the year we turn 31. This is because it’s (usually) around the […]