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The new rules will help people get upfront cost estimates for about 500 so-called “shoppable” services, meaning medical care they can schedule ahead of time. DNY59/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption DNY59/Getty Images The new rules will help people get upfront cost estimates for about 500 so-called “shoppable” services, meaning…
Some medical tests, such as MRIs done early for uncomplicated low back pain and routine vitamin D tests “just to be thorough,” are considered “low-value care” and can lead to further testing that can cost patients thousands of dollars. ER Productions Limited/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption ER Productions Limited/Getty…
A Google search for Obamacare plans can direct consumers to a series of “lead-generating” websites: nongovernmental webpages that connect insurance brokers to consumers. Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Getty Images A Google search for Obamacare plans can direct consumers to a series of “lead-generating” websites: nongovernmental webpages that connect…
Linda Munson’s youngest grandson, Daniel Gomez, 2, tries on an Oculus headset in her yard in Berlin, Conn. Playing different virtual reality games has become her family’s regular Sunday activity, Munson said. Yehyun Kim for NPR hide caption toggle caption Yehyun Kim for NPR Linda Munson’s youngest grandson, Daniel Gomez,…
Jon Miller sits in his bedroom with his dog, Carlos, whom he received as a present for successfully completing cancer treatment a decade ago. Miller sustained severe brain damage, and requires the help of home health aides to continue living in his home. Natalie Krebs/Side Effects Public Media hide caption…
Claudia and Jesús Fierro of Yuma, Ariz., review their medical bills. They pay $1,000 a month for health insurance yet still owed more than $7,000 after two episodes of care at the local hospital. Lisa Hornak for Kaiser Health News hide caption toggle caption Lisa Hornak for Kaiser Health News…