Parents must weigh convenience against doctors who know their child’s full medical history
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HIV Patients in Louisiana Turned Away by Obamacare Insurers
Providers take advantage of a guideline loophole to discriminate
The Cheapest City for Health Insurance
Minneapolis-St. Paul area wins because of Minnesota’s intense competition between hospitals and doctors
Watch 15-Year-Old Tell Doctors How to Care
15-year-old Morgan Gleason is in the hospital for meningitis after she got an infusion for an autoimmune disorder, Forbes reports.
But she doesn’t think her doctors are treating her right, and she let them know via video. On Tuesday, her mom recorded her complaints about her treatment, including being awakened by doctors who drop by …
Need to See the Doctor? You May Have Company on Your Next Visit
Shared medical appointments, or group visits, are becoming a popular — and possibly more satisfying — way to see the doctor.
Pediatricians v Retail Clinics: Is It Time to Think Beyond the Office Visit?
When it comes to treating their kids’ cuts and bruises, more parents are turning to the convenience of retail pediatric clinics. Are they a good substitute for the pediatrician’s office?
Parents Lobby — and Win —a Shot at New Lungs for Their Kids. Are Transplant Rules Made to Be Broken?
Score one for pushy parents. The families of two children with cystic fibrosis who need new lungs but were ineligible for adult organs have successfully used the courts and public opinion to get their daughter and son on the
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Patients Who Are More Involved in Medical Decisions Pay More
We’re supposed to be more proactive about our health, and engage in making decisions that can impact our care. But what if that decision-sharing just adds to our medical bills?
Diagnostic Errors Are the Most Common Type of Medical Mistake
Missed diagnoses out-ranked medication overdoses and surgical mistakes in causing the most patient harm.
Doctors Go Shopping: Price Comparisons Lead MDs to Lower Testing Costs
It’s a basic tenet of smart shopping — compare prices so you can find the best deal. Doctors, however, are often in the dark about what medical tests cost.
Letters to the Editor: Read Reactions to ‘Bitter Pill’
As a surgeon, I want to commend Steven Brill on an outstanding article. A detailed discussion about the pricing and profits in health care is long overdue. You succeeded in putting a personal face on this crisis, and yes, it is a …
Readers Respond: Your Hospital Bill Nightmares, via CNN iReport
How much does it cost to stay healthy? Readers shared their thoughts — and their remarkable health care charges — following Steven Brill’s recent TIME cover story, “Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us”
The Profit Of Prestigious Cancer Care
The cash flow for Sloan-Kettering comes from more than just drug markups. It also comes from the high pricing enabled by a great brand and an enterprise that has learned how to expand the reach of its brand