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Obesity
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Healthcare's weighty problem
I'm going to start my not phat odyssey with Kaiser Permanente going into cahoots with the purveyor of mildly charming mobsters, bayou vampires and dwarf royalty. The end result was "The...
Insurers launch more anti-obesity programs
As the obesity epidemic increasingly garners nationwide attention and calls for action, insurers have been responding by changing coverage options, as well as establishing new anti-obesity programs and incentives.
Hospital refuses to hire obese workers
While some providers are refusing to see patients who weigh more than a certain amount , Citizens Medical Center in Texas is turning down job applicants for being too overweight, reported The Texas
Blues plan offers $20K for anti-obesity ideas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) is hoping to incentivize state residents to generate ideas to help reduce obesity. The insurer is offering a $20,000 reward to up to three of the
Blues, Disney anti-obesity exhibit effective? Fat chance
If you could stand to lose 10 or 20 pounds, or maybe even more, would you want to be shamed or bullied into shedding the weight? I suspect the answer is a collective and resounding no. But that's
Medicare expenses soars for artificial feet, obesity-related coverage
Medicare has seen steep cost increases in providing artificial feet and obesity-related coverage for its members, according to two new studies. Its insurer's bill for artificial feet has soared by
Fitness apps out; virtual coaches in
Health and fitness apps and websites may be getting a bad rap these days, with many viewed as ineffective and unlikely to help users achieve long-term results. But add a "virtual coach" and you may
UnitedHealth, WellPoint target kids' obesity under reform law
Insurers have new incentives to invest in preventive obesity counseling programs; roughly one in three children in the country is obese or overweight, and the health reform law requires insurers
Medicare to cover preventive care for obese
Medicare will pay for screenings, counseling, and other preventive services to help reduce obesity rates and associated health risks, such as heart disease, strokes, and diabetes, the Centers for
Most expensive cities for healthcare need preventative care to curb costs
Miami is the most expensive city in the U.S. to deliver healthcare, according to reporting by the financial website Bundle.com, indicating that providers should focus more on preventative care to
