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Michelle Andrews is a contributing writer and former columnist for 窪蹋勛圖厙 News. She has been writing about health care for more than 15 years. Her work has appeared frequently in The New York Times, where she wrote the Money and Medicine column and contributed regular news and features. Her work has also been published in Money, Fortune Small Business, National Geographic and Womens Health magazines, among others. Michelle previously worked as a senior writer at U.S. News & World Report and at SmartMoney magazines. She has a bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin and a masters in journalism from Columbia University.
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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.
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.
For low-income people who are on Medicaid or whose employer health plan is skimpy, help for infertility seems unattainable.
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 its a turnoff for some patients asked to pay out-of-pocket for technology thats not quite ready for prime time.
Peer-to-peer efforts can meet a clear need among students whose colleges may not make sexual health products accessible or affordable.
Many proposals have been floated about how to address the nations primary care problem. They range from training slots to medical school debt forgiveness but often sidestep comprehensive payment reform.
Former President Donald Trump, whos running for another term in the White House, recently blamed drug shortages on his successor, President Joe Biden. Our findings dont align with Trumps claims; by some measures, drug shortages increased more on Trumps watch than on Bidens.
Before covid-19, hepatitis C held the distinction of claiming more American lives each year than any other infectious disease thats despite the marketing of several relatively affordable, highly effective treatments.
Consumers should know that this type of fraud can happen, whether from a large-scale breach or theft of an individuals data. The result could be thousands of dollars in medical bills.
The Vermont senator sees beefing up the primary care workforce as a critical step in expanding Americans access to health care.
The Food and Drug Administrations approval is viewed as groundbreaking, but many details still must be figured out.
Some medical professionals warn that the Supreme Courts 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. Heres what you need to know.
The front door to the health system is changing, under pressure from increased demand, consolidation, and changing patient expectations.
Cities and towns are again in deep waters this summer trying to hire enough lifeguards to open their public pools. Many are proceeding with sensitivity to issues of race and ethnicity.
Sen. Bernie Sanders broad statement that some U.S. drug prices are 10 times those of other nations doesnt paint the full picture. Studies we examined generally found that U.S. prices were two to four times those in other countries, not 10.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act, which became law last year, created a pathway for veterans and their families to pursue damage claims against the government for toxic exposure at the military base. Now, advocates and lawmakers worry high lawyer fees could shortchange those injured.
Unaccredited companies promise to help veterans file for disability benefits. But unlike the thousands of service representatives who have been vetted and approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide aid, these medical consultants or coaches operate with no restrictions on how much they can charge.
A U.S. District Court ruling overturned the section of the Affordable Care Act that makes preventive health services from colonoscopies to diabetes screenings and more available at no cost to consumers.
Hospitals are facing mixed reviews regarding their efforts to comply with a federal requirement that they post information about prices related to nearly every health care service they provide.
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