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Washington, D.C., is on the verge of approving two high-tech radiation facilities at a total cost of $153 million. The treatment costs twice as much as standard radiation but hasn't been shown to work any better for most cancers.
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Immigrant workers are helping buttress Medicare's finances, say researchers, because they contribute tens of billions of dollars a year more than immigrant retirees use in medical services.
The finding challenges the notion that billions could be saved by making the health system more efficient.
Despite rules against Medicare coverage for cosmetic surgery, eyelid lifts billed to Medicare have more than tripled over a decade.
Angelina Jolie's announcement about her double mastectomy has raised interest in genetic testing. These expensive tests are generally covered for women with a family history, but other screenings and treatment needs may be limited by plans.
On Thursday, the state cleared 13 health plans to offer insurance in its Obamacare online marketplace - at prices that are lower than expected.
Michelle Andrews answers a reader question about rules for emergency room care and out-of-network hospital costs under the health law.
Under these plans, if a policyholder's health costs don't exceed the deductible, that deductible is trimmed the following year. But consumer advocates warn this may discriminate against sick people and run afoul of the health law.
One in five households in the United States has only a tenuous relationship with a traditional bank, and many of these people are also uninsured. It's still an open question how the unbanked will buy insurance on the exchanges.
An increasing number of consumers have these plans with lower premiums, but they must cover the first $1,000, $5,000 or even $10,000 of care before insurance kicks in, providing an incentive to haggle with doctors and hospitals.
As Republicans raise new questions about the IRS' responsibilities in implementing and enforcing the health law, KHN'S Mary Agnes Carey talks to Joanna Kerpen, a partner at the law firm McDermott Will & Emery, about the job ahead for the agency.
Physicians are experimenting with new business models and practice techniques in response to financial and lifestyle pressures.
Despite having access to parents' health policies and new options provided by the health law, this age group faces challenges.
Promotions don't disclose that many of the tests for heart disease and stroke are not recommended for those without symptoms or risk factors.
Statehouse Republicans say the board has asked for too much money for Colorado's online insurance marketplace.
Some 15 states are expected to consider giving advanced practice nurses more independence and authority this year. It's part of a push to meet increased demand for primary care as more people get insurance under the health law.
The 2010 health law called for an experiment to see if allowing patients to continue to have lifesaving treatments when they join hospice would improve their quality of care and save money.
Many former service members have access to health care through the VA, private insurance or other government programs, such as Medicare and Tricare. But having so many choices can also lead to fragmented care.
Diagnoses that are missed, incorrect or delayed are believed to affect 10 to 20 percent of cases, far exceeding drug errors and surgery on the wrong patient or body part, both of which have received considerably more attention.
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