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Medicare drug discounts at risk if court strikes health law
Billions of dollars in drug savings for Medicare beneficiaries may come to an end if the Supreme Court overturns the 2010 federal health law, a drug industry spokesman said Tuesday. The law provides "the necessary legal framework" for drug companies to slash brand-name drug prices by half for seniors and ...
Two years in, a consumer guide to health reform law
Friday marks the two-year anniversary of the 2010 health care overhaul law, and despite an upcoming challenge in the Supreme Court, it has already begun to be implemented. While some of the key features don't kick in until 2014, the still-controversial law has already altered the health care industry and ...
Top 5 happiest states in the U.S.
People who live in Hawaii are the happiest in the U.S. and have the most positive outlook, according to this year’s Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. It’s the third year in a row the survey has ranked Hawaii as the No. 1 state for well-being. North Dakota, Minnesota, Utah, and Alaska rounded ...
Doctors’ honesty put to the test
Is your doctor always telling you the truth? Maybe not, according to a survey on doctor honesty. More than 1,800 doctors nationwide answered anonymously. "Fifty-five percent said in the last year they described a patient's prognosis in a more positive way than was warranted," says researcher Lisa Iezzoni, MD, director ...
Talking to your doctor about mammograms
A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast to check for breast cancer. Mammograms can help find breast cancer early. You have a better chance of surviving breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. If you are age 40 or older, talk with your doctor about when to start ...
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