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Opinion: Good health care price transparency rules are at risk if Congress doesn’t act

STAT

Consider shopping for cereal in the grocery store. Award winning  hip-hop artist Fat Joe  recently said, “Well, if I’m going to have a colonoscopy, I want to look up my three favorite hospitals and see what the prices are. Yet in the U.S. health care market, this often isn’t the case.

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Can pharmacists work at more than one pharmacy?

SingleCare

In most cases, you can work at another pharmacy if your primary job is at a hospital. Working at a hospital pharmacy If youre working at a retail or grocery store pharmacy, you most likely wouldnt be breaking a non-compete agreement if you choose to work a second job at a hospital pharmacy or long-term care facility.

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A Traveler’s Guide To Beating Burnout In Belize

Dr. Jamie Hardy: The Lifestyle Pharmacist

I did something that I’ve never done before… I took 7 whole days off from my duties at the hospital and from my business. I shopped a produce stand for fresh fruit, picked up snacks from a grocery store, and drove like a local. That’s why I jumped at the opportunity to go on a weeklong vacation to Belize.

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STAT+: Patient groups push federal government to enforce health care price estimates

STAT

People don’t receive bills after going to a grocery store or a mechanic’s shop. They know what things will cost them well before they leave. But in health care, patients get bills and “explanations of benefits” after the fact — usually creating confusion or shock as to how much they owe.

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How to qualify for a service animal

The Checkup by Singlecare

Have you ever noticed those well-behaved dogs walking through the grocery store or perhaps an airport, wearing a red vest and heeling perfectly alongside their owner? For instance, excluding a service animal from areas such as patient rooms, cafeterias, clinics, and examination rooms in hospitals is inappropriate.

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7 health benefits of cinnamon

The Checkup by Singlecare

You may be overwhelmed by the number of options for buying cinnamon at grocery stores, as there are four main types of cinnamon , which are available in several forms: Indonesian cinnamon: This is the most common and least expensive variety of cinnamon powder available. What type of cinnamon is best for health benefits?

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The Best Probiotics for Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Not only is making your fermented food simpler than you might think, it’s also delicious and will save you money at the grocery store! Fermented cabbage : Check your organic grocery store and make sure you get the kind that is refrigerated, as the probiotic bacteria only survive for a couple of weeks at room temperature.