Elaine Hinzey

1 week ago | health.usnews.com | Christine Comizio |Elaine Hinzey

Gone are the days of battling obesity with a limited toolbox. With more weight loss supplements and drugs on the market than ever before, deciding which medication is right for you isn't as simple as picking the most popular name or the one linked to the most weight loss. From older oral medications to newer injectable options like Wegovy and Zepbound – drugs that have taken the weight loss market by storm – each treatment option comes with its own benefits, side effects and cost considerations.

1 week ago | health.usnews.com | Paul Wynn |Elaine Hinzey

Key Takeaways Medicare fee-for-service care pays providers for services delivered. Value-based care, on the other hand, incentivizes providers to deliver coordinated care that prioritizes preventive measures and improves patient outcomes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services aims to have all beneficiaries be part of a “care relationship,” whereby providers are accountable for both the quality and the total cost of care by 2030.

2 weeks ago | health.usnews.com | Geoff Williams |Elaine Hinzey

Key Takeaways Health care costs are going up, but there are strategies you can take to mitigate some of the increase. Visiting a hospital will generally be more expensive than other care settings, such as urgent care and walk-in clinics. You can bargain hunt for medical care, just like anything else. To save on health care costs, prioritize preventive care and choose in-network providers. Virtual telehealth consultations can also be a less expensive option.

1 month ago | health.usnews.com | Geoff Williams |Elaine Hinzey

Key Takeaways The Affordable Care Act mandates that most health insurance plans (and employer-provided health plans) cover mental health and substance use disorder services as part of the ten essential health benefits. This includes coverage for therapy, counseling and substance use disorder treatment. Medicaid and Medicare generally offer coverage for various mental health services, although specific coverage can vary.

1 month ago | health.usnews.com | Geoff Williams |Elaine Hinzey

Your aging relative may never move to an assisted living facility, but unfortunately, there’s a good chance that other care-related costs will still increase over time. “Costs can escalate quickly, especially if a loved one’s condition worsens unexpectedly,” says Emma Dickison, CEO and president of Home Helpers Home Care, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based nationwide franchise offering home health care services.