CMS says it wants to cut paperwork. Providers have ideas.

CMS says it wants to cut red tape, and players across the healthcare industry are weighing in with a plethora of suggestions. The agency received roughly 440 comments in response to its Patients over Paperwork initiative in which provider, payer and pharma groups lobbied to reduce the individual regulatory requirements they say cut into their… Read More: CMS says it wants to cut paperwork. Providers have ideas. »

The AidKeeper: One man’s journey to create an indestructible hearing aid case

You might say it was a case of divine intervention when Calvin Huit heard his minister deliver a sermon on faith six years ago. The previous three weeks had been rough. As a hearing aid user for more than 18 years without incident, Huit had just replaced three pairs of hearing aids. Calvin Huit with… Read More: The AidKeeper: One man’s journey to create an indestructible hearing… »

Connor Roy Bought Napoleon’s Penis on Succession, and Someone Else Did in Real Life

Last night was the Season 2 premiere of HBO’s Succession. In the episode, Connor Roy (Alan Ruck) mentions that he purchased Napoleon Bonaparte’s penis at an auction. It turns out this is a real collector’s item that’s been bought and sold. HBO’s Succession, which debuted its second season last night, is a constant character study… Read More: Connor Roy Bought Napoleon’s Penis on Succession, and Someone Else… »