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 ...
Tag: Hospitals
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 ...
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, ...
Medicare Patients Win the Right to Appeal Gap in Nursing Home Coverage
A three-judge federal appeals court panel in Connecticut has likely ended an 11-year fight against a frustrating and confusing rule ...
‘Covid Hit Us Over the Head With a Two-by-Four’: Addressing Ageism With Urgency
Earlier this year, the World Health Organization announced a global campaign to combat ageism — discrimination against older adults that is pervasive ...
Is Your Living Room the Future of Hospital Care?
Hospital-level care at home — some of it provided over the internet — is poised to grow after more than ...