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Women Should Ignore New Mammogram Guideline, Ex-NIH Chief Says
Mon Nov 23, 2009, 16:00
Dr. Bernadine Healy, first woman to head the agency, said lives could be at risk.
News Topics : Mammography, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare + Private Insurance, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast

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No Immediate Changes Expected in Mammogram Coverage
Fri Nov 20, 2009, 09:00
Health plans say routine screening is an individual decision.
News Topics : Mammography, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare + Private Insurance, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Breast

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Pay Less for Prescription Drugs
Fri Nov 06, 2009, 17:00
Check out pharmacy, clinic and government programs, expert says.
News Topics : Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Insurance: Medicaid, Drugs: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Antibiotics

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Doctors Point Out Gaps in U.S. Health Care
Thu Nov 05, 2009, 12:00
Survey finds poorer results, higher costs than in other countries.
News Topics : Insurance: Misc, Health Costs, Emergencies / First Aid, Doctors, Computer-Related

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Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 12:00
Age, race, insurance also influence timing between diagnosis and therapy, study finds.
News Topics : Race, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Lack Of, Hospitals, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Lung, Age

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Undocumented Hispanics Face Health Care Roadblocks in U.S.
Fri Oct 30, 2009, 12:00
Policies needed to eliminate disparities among immigrants, survey findings suggest.
News Topics : Race, Insurance: Misc, Health Costs, Demographics

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17,000 Child Deaths Linked to Lack of Insurance
Thu Oct 29, 2009, 14:00
Kids without coverage are more apt to die while hospitalized, study finds.
News Topics : Kids: Misc, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Lack Of, Hospitals, Government, Death & Dying: Misc

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Race, Insurance May Affect Testing of Kids in ER
Fri Oct 16, 2009, 17:00
Study finds more done for youths with chest pain who are white and have private coverage.
News Topics : Race, Kids: Misc, Insurance: Private, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicaid, Hospitals, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Emergencies / First Aid

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Health Care Varies From State to State
Thu Oct 08, 2009, 09:00
Where you live really does make a difference, report finds.
News Topics : Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Hospitals, Government, Doctors, Demographics

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Workplace Wellness Seems to Really Work
Wed Sep 30, 2009, 16:00
Investing in employee health reduces medical costs and increases productivity, heart experts say
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Obesity, Insurance: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Health Costs, Health Biz: Misc, Exercise: Misc, Diabetes: Misc

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Lack of Insurance to Blame for Almost 45,000 Deaths: Study
Thu Sep 17, 2009, 16:00
Going without coverage greatly increases mortality, researchers conclude.
News Topics : Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Lack Of, Death & Dying: Misc

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Insured Kids With Uninsured Parents Miss Needed Health Care
Wed Sep 16, 2009, 12:00
Study finds they're more likely to go without checkups, preventive counseling.
News Topics : Parenting, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Lack Of

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U.S. Health Costs Will Continue to Cause Financial Pain
Wed Sep 09, 2009, 16:00
Medical services expected to take up more of the American economy in the future, experts say.
News Topics : Research & Development, Insurance: Private, Insurance: PPOs, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Insurance: Medicaid, Insurance: Lack Of, Insurance: HMOs, Health Costs, Health Biz: Misc, Government

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Mistrust May Cause People to Put Off Treatment
Thu Sep 03, 2009, 14:00
But delaying needed care ends up raising health-care costs, study says.
News Topics : Insurance: Misc, Hospitals, Health Costs, Doctors

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Without Reform, U.S. Health Costs Expected to Rise
Thu Aug 20, 2009, 12:00
Average insurance premiums ranged from $11,000 to over $13,500 for U.S. families in 2008, report finds.
News Topics : Insurance: Private, Insurance: PPOs, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: HMOs, Insurance: Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Health Costs, Government

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Expanding Health Coverage May Not Improve Access
Fri Aug 07, 2009, 09:00
Innovations in financing, delivery of care are needed to close gaps, experts say.
News Topics : Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Insurance: Medicaid, Insurance: Lack Of

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ER Visits Mostly by Medicare, Medicaid Recipients
Fri Jul 31, 2009, 12:00
But government study also shows uninsured accounted for almost 1 out of 5 ER patients.
News Topics : Insurance: Private, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare, Insurance: Medicaid, Insurance: Lack Of, Hospitals, Government, Emergencies / First Aid

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Millions in U.S. Can't Afford Health Insurance
Tue Jul 21, 2009, 09:00
Obstacles mount when employer-based coverage is not an option, survey finds.
News Topics : Insurance: Private, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Lack Of, Health Costs, Economic Status

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Congress Braces for Showdown Over Health-Care Reform
Fri Jul 17, 2009, 09:00
Cost, financing remain volatile issues in the drive for bipartisan support.
News Topics : Insurance: Private, Insurance: PPOs, Insurance: Misc, Insurance: Medicare + Private Insurance, Insurance: Lack Of, Health Costs, Health Biz: Misc

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Obama Taps Alabama Doctor to Be Surgeon General
Mon Jul 13, 2009, 16:00
Dr. Regina Benjamin was first black woman to be on AMA's board.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health, Insurance: Misc, Health Costs