The Lure of Specialty Medicine Pulls Nurse Practitioners From Primary Care
Nurse practitioners have been viewed as a key to addressing the shortage of primary care physicians. But data suggests that, just like doctors, they are increasingly drawn to better-paying specialties.
As Republicans Wrestle With IVF, the Biden Administration Expands Benefits
While Republican lawmakers try to walk a fine line on in vitro fertilization 鈥 expressing support for the popular procedure, even as some of their supporters argue life begins at conception 鈥 the federal government expanded fertility benefits for millions of workers this year, including up to $25,000 a year for IVF. Many employers have […]
Feds Join Ranks of Employers with Generous Fertility Benefits
Starting this year, federal employees can choose plans that cover a broad menu of fertility services, including up to $25,000 annually for in vitro fertilization procedures. At the same time, politics around IVF and reproductive health have become a central issue in the current election-year debate.
Si eres pobre, un tratamiento de fertilidad suele ser un sue帽o inaccesible
Pero las personas con ingresos m谩s bajos, a menudo de minor铆as, tienen m谩s probabilidades de estar cubiertas por Medicaid o por seguros limitados que no tienen esta cobertura.
If You鈥檙e Poor, Fertility Treatment Can Be Out of Reach
For low-income people who are on Medicaid or whose employer health plan is skimpy, help for infertility seems unattainable.
Mamograf铆as que usan inteligencia artificial cuestan dinero extra鈥 pero, 驴vale la pena?
Este software puede identificar patrones y anomal铆as que los radi贸logos humanos podr铆an pasar por alto. Pero no es el est谩ndar de atenci贸n.
Mammography AI Can Cost Patients Extra. Is It Worth It?
Artificial intelligence software to aid radiologists in detecting problems or diagnosing cancer has been moving rapidly into clinical use, where it shows great promise. But it鈥檚 a turnoff for some patients asked to pay out-of-pocket for technology that鈥檚 not quite ready for prime time.
Grassroots College Networks Distribute Emergency Contraceptives on Campus
Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable.
Compensation Is Key to Fixing Primary Care Shortage
Many proposals have been floated about how to address the nation鈥檚 primary care problem. They range from training slots to medical school debt forgiveness but often sidestep comprehensive payment reform.
Trump Misplaced Blame When He Said Drug Shortages Were Biden鈥檚 Fault
Former President Donald Trump, who鈥檚 running for another term in the White House, recently blamed drug shortages on his successor, President Joe Biden. Our findings don鈥檛 align with Trump鈥檚 claims; by some measures, drug shortages increased more on Trump鈥檚 watch than on Biden鈥檚.
Resurge la hepatitis C, 驴podr谩 el plan de Biden eliminar este viejo flagelo en cinco a帽os?
Se calcula que el 40% de los m谩s de 2 millones de personas con hepatitis C en Estados Unidos ni siquiera saben que la tienen, pero el virus puede estar da帽ando silenciosamente su h铆gado, causando cicatrices, insuficiencia hep谩tica o c谩ncer de h铆gado.
Hep C鈥檚 Number Comes Up: Can Biden鈥檚 5-Year Plan Eliminate the Longtime Scourge?
Before covid-19, hepatitis C held the distinction of claiming more American lives each year than any other infectious disease 鈥 that鈥檚 despite the marketing of several relatively affordable, highly effective treatments.
Be Aware: Someone Could Steal Your Medical Records and Bill You for Their Care
Consumers should know that this type of fraud can happen, whether from a large-scale breach or theft of an individual鈥檚 data. The result could be thousands of dollars in medical bills.
Sen. Sanders Says Millions of People Can鈥檛 Find a Doctor. He鈥檚 Mostly Right.
The Vermont senator sees beefing up the primary care workforce as a critical step in expanding Americans鈥 access to health care.
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Los defensores de la salud reproductiva celebraron esta hist贸rica aprobaci贸n como un paso que puede ayudar a millones de personas a evitar embarazos no deseados, que ocurren casi la mitad de las veces en los Estados Unidos.
Once the New Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Is Available, What About Cost and Coverage?
The Food and Drug Administration鈥檚 approval is viewed as groundbreaking, but many details still must be figured out.
C贸mo puede afectar a la atenci贸n m茅dica el fallo de acci贸n afirmativa de la Corte Suprema
La decisi贸n dijo que es inconstitucional que los colegios y universidades usen la raza como un factor en la admisi贸n de estudiantes.
How Health Care May Be Affected by the High Court鈥檚 Affirmative Action Ruling
Some medical professionals warn that the Supreme Court鈥檚 recent ruling against using race as a factor in admissions could have far-reaching implications for the diversity of medical students, the practice of medicine, and patient care. Here鈥檚 what you need to know.
La atenci贸n primaria est谩 cambiando: el acceso y la calidad est谩n en juego
Una relaci贸n s贸lida y duradera con un m茅dico de atenci贸n primaria 鈥攓ue conozca el historial del paciente y pueda vigilar nuevos problemas鈥 se ha considerado durante mucho tiempo la base de un sistema sanitario de calidad.
Will the Doctor See You Now? The Health System鈥檚 Changing Landscape
The 鈥渇ront door鈥 to the health system is changing, under pressure from increased demand, consolidation, and changing patient expectations.