Cardiology
A clean bill of health at birth, his heart failed at 2 months
Like many first-time moms, Stephanie Tawata was anxiously navigating the ups and downs of a newborn.
Sep 8, 2020
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News tagged with medical bills
Health
Q&A: Researcher discusses the negative health effects of the high cost of health care
On May 4th, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the percentage of U.S. adults who were in families having difficulty paying medical bills during 2020-21 was 11.3%, or approximately 40 million ...
Jun 28, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Singling out the real breast cancer among the lumps
(Medical Xpress) -- Early detection of breast cancer saves thousands of lives each year. But screening for breast cancer also produces false alarms, which can cause undue stress and costly medical bills. Now, a recent study ...
Oct 25, 2011
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Health
Taiwan to curb 'big-stomach' eating contests
Taiwan moved Thursday to curb eating contests, a fad that has caused at least one death, and suggested the national health insurance stop paying for participants seeking medical treatment afterwards.
Nov 3, 2011
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Medical economics
What is the surprise in passing surprise medical billing legislation?
Prices paid to in and out-of-network anesthesiologists in hospital outpatient departments and ambulatory surgery centers decreased after surprise billing legislation was introduced in several states, according to a new study ...
Aug 16, 2021
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Medical economics
Many seniors on Medicare falling into medical debt
(HealthDay)—"Medicare For All" gets tossed around a lot by advocates of universal health coverage, but a new study finds that today's Medicare is far from free for seniors and people with disabilities.
Dec 15, 2021
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Health
Twenty percent of US women were uninsured in 2010, up from 15 percent in 2000
Twenty percent of U.S. women (18.7 million) ages 19-64 were uninsured in 2010, up from 15 percent (12.8 million) in 2000, according to a new Commonwealth Fund report on women's health care. An additional 16.7 million women ...
Jul 13, 2012
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Health
Many shades of meaning behind 'Medicare-for-all'
"Medicare-for-all" can mean different things to different people.
Feb 22, 2019
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Medications
Researchers: Robust billing and coding system needed for psychedelic therapies
When psychedelic therapies begin to gain regulatory approval, they will need to be incorporated into the medical billing and coding system in a way that ensures equitable patient access. A new article that presents a robust ...
Mar 14, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Out-of-pocket medical expenditure up for cancer survivors
(HealthDay)—Cancer survivors have significantly higher annual out-of-pocket medical expenditures than individuals without a cancer history, according to research published in the June 7 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
Jun 7, 2019
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