Haven’t Seen Your Doctor in a Few Years? You May Need to Find a New One
When Claudia Siegel got a stomach bug earlier this year, she reached out to her primary care doctor to prescribe...
Despite Katie Couric’s Advice, Doctors Say Ultrasound Breast Exams May Not Be Needed
When Katie Couric shared the news of her breast cancer diagnosis, the former “Today” show co-host encouraged people to get additional screening...
Her First Colonoscopy Cost Her $0. Her Second Cost $2,185. Why?
Preventative screenings, such as colonoscopies, are covered under the Affordable Care Act. But physicians and medical facilities have latitude in...
Why Medicare Doesn’t Pay for Rapid At-Home Covid Tests
What group is especially vulnerable to the ravages of covid-19 even if fully vaccinated and boosted? Seniors. And who will...
Democrats’ Plans to Expand Medicare Benefits May Pinch Advantage Plans’ Funding
One Medicare advocacy group is airing messages aimed at alarming the public and encouraging Congress not to make cuts to...
Trouble Managing Money May Be an Early Sign of Dementia
Studies show that long before they receive a dementia diagnosis, many people start losing their ability to manage their finances...