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Mammograms at 40? New breast cancer screening guidelines spark fresh debate

By Ronnie Cohen

While physicians mostly applauded the Preventive Services Task Force's recommendation that women get routine breast cancer screenings starting at 40, down from 50, some doctors and researchers disagree with the data used.

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May 31, 2023

70% of Americans say the health care system has failed them

The U.S. health care system is not meeting people's needs, says the American Academy of Physician Associates: 56% of patients said they wait over a week to get an appointment, while 49% say providers don't always listen to them.

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May 30, 2023

Eli Lilly agrees to $13.5M settlement in insulin lawsuit, agrees to $35 price cap

The class action lawsuit filed six years ago against the drugmaker, which alleged systematic overpricing, will set up a $13.5 million settlement fund for those who pay out of pocket.

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May 30, 2023

Are US prescription drug prices really '10 times those of other nations'?

Sen. Bernie Sanders, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, made this bold statement, which some say contains elements of truth, however, it's why he's made lowering drug costs a top priority.

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May 29, 2023

Will these 9 'megatrends' define health care for the next ten years?

Ezekiel J. Emanuel lays out his predictions for what will drive health care in the foreseeable future, from value-based payments and mental health parity to improved maternity and newborn care.

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May 29, 2023

Talk to the bot? An AI chatbot may be your next therapist

Pandemic stresses led to millions more Americans seeking mental health treatment, so it may prove tempting for insurers to offer up apps and chatbots to meet the mental health parity requirement.

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May 26, 2023

Abortion bans are driving off doctors, putting basic women's health care at risk

The rush in some states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe v. Wade is resulting in fewer medical services - regular exams, breast cancer screenings, and contraception - available for all women living in those states.

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May 26, 2023

CMS proposes price transparency rule that targets PBMs

The new rule would shed light on the actual cost of drugs covered by Medicaid, building on the Biden administration's efforts to lower prices.

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Mammograms at 40? New breast cancer screening guidelines spark fresh debate

Finally! These 12 symptoms define long COVID, say researchers

'Pick me!' State panels are deciding which drugs to make affordable for patients

Recommended Just For You

Consumer Driven Health Care Stories

70% of Americans say the health care system has failed them

Eli Lilly agrees to $13.5M settlement in insulin lawsuit, agrees to $35 price cap

Are US prescription drug prices really '10 times those of other nations'?

Will these 9 'megatrends' define health care for the next ten years?

Talk to the bot? An AI chatbot may be your next therapist

Abortion bans are driving off doctors, putting basic women's health care at risk

CMS proposes price transparency rule that targets PBMs