John F. Kennedy once said, “We must promote–to the best of our ability and by all possible and appropriate means–the mental and physical health of all our citizens.”
Congress could and should tackle the problem of obesity by treating it as a disease, not a lifestyle choice, including anti-obesity medications, writes former Montana Sen. Max Baucus.
While Medicare covers most health care costs for more than 65 million Americans, it does not cover all of them and the remaining bills can add up quickly. For…
A startling study unveils a critical deficiency in the U.S. healthcare infrastructure: about 1 in 4 older Americans with dementia or cognitive impairments live solo, confronting increased hazards such as unsafe driving, medication mishaps, and overlooked medical appointments.
Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and.