Michelle Andrews - KFF Health News
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For low-income people who are on Medicaid or whose employer health plan is skimpy, help for infertility seems unattainable.
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Artificial intelligence software to aid radiologists has been moving rapidly into clinical use, where it shows great promise. But it’s a turnoff for some patients asked to pay out-of-pocket for technology that’s not ready for prime time.
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Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable.
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Many proposals have been floated about how to address the nation’s primary care problem. They range from training slots to medical school debt forgiveness but often sidestep comprehensive payment reform.
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The point isn’t that Donald Trump managed drug shortages badly as president or that Joe Biden is handling them badly now, experts said. Many factors contribute to the problem.
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Before COVID, hepatitis C held the distinction of claiming more American lives each year than any other infectious disease — that’s despite the marketing of several relatively affordable, highly effective treatments.
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The Vermont senator sees beefing up the primary care workforce as a critical step in expanding Americans’ access to health care.
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Consumers should know that medical identity theft can happen, whether from a large-scale breach or theft of an individual's data. The result could be thousands of dollars in medical bills.
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The Food and Drug Administration’s approval is viewed as groundbreaking, but many details still must be figured out.
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Some medical professionals are concerned the decision could have implications for the diversity of medical students, the practice of medicine, and patient care.