‘Multiple systemic problems’: Providence health insurance confusion letter suggests flaws in plan

'Multiple systemic problems': Providence health insurance confusion letter suggests flaws in plan

In a letter several weeks ago, the man who manages health care benefits for state employees and their families listed a number of ways that a major Oregon-based health insurance company is failing them. Ali Hassoun, director of the Oregon Public Employees Benefits Commission, wrote in a Feb. 26 letter to Providence Health Plan that … Read more

Collagen supplements may offer real benefits, extensive review suggests

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Collagen supplements have become one of the best-selling products in the wellness industry, promising everything from smoother skin to stronger joints. But do they actually work? A major review of new evidence that brings together data from 113 clinical trials suggests that for some health outcomes, the answer is probably yes. But as with nutritional … Read more