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What Merit-Based Medicare Payments Mean for You 11/09/2016 07:00pm • Seniors receiving Medicare benefits might not know it, but the government is implementing a major change in how it reimburses doctors for their care. The change is intended to ensure doctors are keeping their patients healthy and financially reward them for doing so. Merit-based payments. The Medic A Call to Better Treat PTSD in Our Military Veterans 11/07/2016 07:00pm • None of our fellow Americans are more deserving of respect and concern than our military personnel. Amidst the political gridlock and a polarized electorate, perhaps, this is the one topic that can bring our country together. So, why haven't we done more to tend to their wounds of war -- lost limbs Under Female Leadership, It Is All About the Economy 11/06/2016 07:00pm • The Iron Lady, the Steel Butterfly and -- mom? In a recent interview on a late-night talk show, comedian Louis C.K. said he would be voting for Hillary Clinton in this month's U.S. presidential election because he's excited to have the "first mother" in the White House. "A mother just does it," he Why We Need to Rethink Ethnicity-Based Genetic Testing 11/06/2016 07:00pm • A recent study noted racial bias in the genetic databases that are important to furthering research in precision medicine. The data is skewed toward a European Caucasian population, which makes it difficult to interpret genetic variants in minority groups. As the U.S. population increasingly divers Maryland voter's guide 2016: Key congressional races 11/03/2016 05:43am • WASHINGTON — For the first time in three decades, Barbara Mikulski's name will not appear on the ballot for Maryland’s U.S. Senate race. Instead, voters will be asked to choose between Maryland Del. Kathy Szeliga, U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen or Green Party candidate Margaret Flowers to represe 4 Things to Know About Accreditation in Online Nursing Programs 10/31/2016 08:00pm • When Texas resident Barbara Chapman explored different online graduate nursing programs, she knew finding one that was accredited was key. Accreditation, experts say, ensures that an unbiased agency recognized by the Department of Education reviewed a program to validate its quality and rigor. "It's 8 Ways to Safeguard Your Financial Life as You Age 10/19/2016 08:00pm • We've all heard the horror stories about elderly people being fleeced of their life savings, falling prey to con artists or losing their homes because they never got a bill for their real estate taxes. We all think it could never happen to us. But you may want to think again. Research shows that ev Medicare Annual Open Enrollment: 6 Steps for Picking the Best Plan 10/17/2016 08:00pm • With all the media attention on Obamacare, it's easy to overlook the annual open enrollment period for the nation's more than 55 million Medicare beneficiaries, which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Now is the time to switch Medicare Advantage and stand-alone Part D prescription-drug plans. You c Ask 5 Questions About Extracurricular Activities in Online Degree Programs 10/12/2016 08:00pm • When Dave Numme started his online MBA at Southern New Hampshire University, he wanted his education to focus on more than courses and grades. "Obviously the academics are highly important, but at the same time, I found it challenging to form more personal relationships" outside of class, says the AP FACT CHECK: Trump, Clinton and their debate claims 10/10/2016 04:42am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump mischaracterized the record on Hillary Clinton's defense of her husband and her own treatment of women when he brought up Bill Clinton's sexual history and other episodes of the past. Clinton didn't give a square account of the fallout from her email practices. A 3 Tips for Buying a Home in Aurora, Colorado 10/07/2016 08:00pm • Located east of Denver's city limits and approximately half its population, Aurora is the third largest city in Colorado. Its size makes Aurora a hub for shopping, housing and a variety of recreational activities. People looking to buy a home in Denver would be wise to take a look at Aurora, too, w Podcast: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Creating a Financial Plan 10/02/2016 08:00pm • Certified financial planners will tell you that there are six official areas of financial planning. But reading through them just might be the best cure for insomnia. The good news? There's an easier way to a successful financial plan that you'll be excited to follow. Instead of wading through lots College Students, Graduates Weigh in on Their College Choices 09/26/2016 08:00pm • Why I Picked California Institute of Technology Pasadena (Pasadena, California)Suchita Nety, senior I was drawn to Caltech by the opportunity to study chemistry and to contribute to high-impact interdisciplinary research in a collaborative, close-knit environment. As a college freshman, I joined a 13 Tips for Singles Nearing Retirement 09/25/2016 08:00pm • Making plans.If you're single and about to retire, you're about to join 20 million other unmarried retirees in the U.S. who have different concerns than married folk, and need different considerations when planning retirement. Some singles are divorced, separated and never married, but most, (11 mil 6 Signs of a Compassionate Medical School 09/20/2016 08:00pm • Medicine is a challenging career path, but being miserable during medical school isn't a necessary first step. A school's culture is an often overlooked factor in student success, recent medical school graduates say. Dr. James Martin, a 2016 graduate of Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of