Robotic Surgical Tool, Not Medical Evidence, Drives Free Hernia Screenings
(By Mary Chris Jaklevie for Kaiser Health News) Some hospitals are trying a curious new tactic to attract patients: free
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Health Care – General
When A Doctor’s Screen Time Detracts From Face Time With Patients
(By Carmen Heredia Rodriguez for Kaiser Health News) As Wei Wei Lee sat with her doctor to discuss starting a
Read MoreRetiring Abroad? Prepare To Possibly Mix And Match Health Insurance
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) When Karen Schirack, 67, slipped on her way into her house in January
Read More40% of primary care clinics will decline a new patient who takes opioids on ongoing basis
(By Anne-Marie Kommers for Becker’s Hospital Review) Forty percent of primary clinics said they would not accept a new patient
Read MoreI’m A CPAP Dropout: Why Many Lose Sleep Over Apnea Treatment
(By Victoria Knight for Kaiser Health News) When doctors told Frances Faulkenburg she had sleep apnea, she was more than
Read MoreA ‘No-Brainer’? Calls Grow For Medicare To Cover Anti-Rejection Drugs After Kidney Transplant
(By JoNel Aleccia for Kaiser Health News) On Wednesday, Alexis Conell will mark seven years since she received the kidney
Read MoreDespite Federal Protections, Rape Victims Still Get Billed For Forensic Exams
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) Six years ago, Erin was a newly minted graduate of the School of
Read MoreCanada case highlights possible long-term risks of experimental stem cell therapy
(By Brittany Flaherty for STAT) Stem cell therapies have the potential to treat many conditions, but so far there’s little
Read MoreUsing Obamacare Authority, Trump Aims To Shift Dialysis Care To Patients’ Homes
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a bold plan to improve care to
Read MoreHow To Pick A Doctor (Or Break Up With One)
(By Mara Gordon for NPR) Finding a good primary care doctor can feel a little bit like dating. It’s awkward.
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