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 ...
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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 ...
Hospitals Divert Primary Care Patients to Health Center ‘Look-Alikes’ to Boost Finances
A growing number of hospitals are outsourcing often-unprofitable outpatient services for their poorest patients by setting up independent, nonprofit organizations ...
His-and-Hers Cataract Surgeries, But His Bill Was 20 Times as Much
Husband-and-wife cataract surgeries had surprisingly different costs, with one resulting in an out-of-pocket payment of $204, while the other was ...
Digital Mental Health Companies Draw Scrutiny and Growing Concerns
Millions of seniors are turning to online companies that have sprung up in the past several years, advertising quick access ...
How to Get Rid of Medical Debt — Or Avoid It in the First Place
If you’re worried about incurring debt during a health crisis or are struggling to deal with bills you already have, ...
California Wants to Slash Insulin Prices by Becoming a Drugmaker. Can It Succeed?
California is diving into the prescription drug business, attempting to achieve what no other state has done: produce its own ...
AARP’s Billion-Dollar Bounty
In September, AARP, the giant organization for older Americans, agreed to promote a burgeoning chain of medical clinics called Oak ...
Despite a First-Ever ‘Right-to-Repair’ Law, There’s No Easy Fix for Wheelchair Users
When wheelchair components wear out or break down, the road to repair is littered with obstacles.
Medicare Surprise: Drug Plan Prices Touted During Open Enrollment Can Rise Within a Month
As early as three weeks after Medicare’s drug plan enrollment period ends on Dec. 7, insurance plans can change what ...