Consumer Reports finds link between “respectful treatment” and fewer medical errors in hospitals
When patients go to the hospital, they should communication openly with their caregivers and expect to be treated with […]
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Health care: Open enrollment draws scam artists
By Lisa Weintraub Schifferle, Attorney Federal Trade Commission It’s open season for everyone who wants to switch health coverage. As
Today’s consumer tip: Use Consumer Reports’ web page to help you navigate open enrollment for health insurance
With the open enrollment period for health coverage beginning on Saturday, Nov. 15, Consumer Reports has a web-based tool
Many Americans don’t ask basic questions before signing up for health insurance, survey finds
With open enrollment for Affordable Care Act starting in November, a survey finds that 42 percent of Americans say they
Compare carefully if you want to sign up for or switch to a Medicare Advantage Plan
Last week, I saw a Medicare Advantage infomercial that was misleading. Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 is open enrollment for
How pharmaceutical companies get away with ripping off consumers
Pharmaceutical companies and device makers paid doctors about $380 million in speaking and consulting fees over a five-month period in
Drug companies pay billions to physicians and teaching hospitals, new database shows
Consumers want to know how much money drug companies spend to try to persuade doctors and hospitals to use their products.
Maker of Alzheimer’s drug charged with forcing patients to switch to high-priced drug
An antitrust lawsuit is seeking to stop Actavis from forcing Alzheimer’s patients to switch medications to maintain high drug prices.
FTC settlement: Email spammer tricked consumers with false information about Affordable Care Act
An email spammer and his company will pay $350,000 to resolve Federal Trade Commission charges that they sent deceptive emails