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KHN鈥檚 鈥榃hat the Health?鈥: Much Ado About Drug Prices
Democrats have hit a snag in their effort to compile a $3.5 trillion social-spending bill this fall 鈥 moderates are resisting support for Medicare drug price negotiation provisions that would pay for many of the measure鈥檚 health benefit improvements. Meanwhile, the new abortion restrictions in Texas have moved the divisive issue back to the political front burner. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Rachel Cohrs of Stat and Shefali Luthra of The 19th join KHN鈥檚 Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Also this week, Rovner interview鈥檚 KHN鈥檚 Phil Galewitz about the latest KHN-NPR 鈥淏ill of the Month鈥 installment, about two similar jaw surgeries with very different price tags.
Why Doesn鈥檛 Medicare Cover Services So Many Seniors Need?
When the program began half a century ago, backers believed the benefits would expand over time, but politics and concerns about money have stymied most efforts. Now congressional Democrats are looking to add vision, dental and hearing care.
Sen. Wyden: $3.5T Budget May Have to Trim but It Can Set a Path to 鈥楢mbitious Goals鈥
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), who is helping to negotiate the health care spending framework for the Democrats’ budget plan, said lawmakers may have to settle for very basic versions of programs deployed in the package. But the key, he added, is to get the “architecture of these changes, bold changes,” started and show people what is possible.
Readers and Tweeters React to Racism, Inequities in Health Care
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Why Your Dentist Might Seem Pushy
Dentists know how to maximize the profits in your mouth. But sometimes it鈥檚 outright fraud 鈥 to the tune of billions every year.
Geography Is Destiny: Dentists鈥 Access to Covid Shots Depends on Where They Live
A handful of states are making dentists a lower priority than other health professionals for inoculations, even though they have their hands in people鈥檚 mouths and are exposed to aerosols that spray germs in their faces.
Bridging the Miles 鈥 And the Pandemic 鈥 Teledentistry Makes Some Dentists Wince
Teledentistry allows dentists to remotely review records and diagnose patients鈥 teeth over video. Some smile about its promise, while others see the potential for cutting corners. And it faces hurdles to widespread adoption.
New Dental Treatment Helps Fill Cavities and Insurance Gaps for Seniors
A new treatment for tooth decay is cheaper, quicker and less painful than getting a filling. Originally touted as a solution for kids, silver diamine fluoride is poised to become a game changer for treating cavities in older adults or those with disabilities that make oral care difficult.
Readers And Tweeters Ponder Racism, Public Health Threats And COVID’s Cost
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KHN senior correspondent Jordan Rau takes a spin through this week’s essential health care news.
Open (Your Wallet) Wide: Dentists Charge Extra For Infection Control
A growing number of dental offices across the country are now charging patients an 鈥渋nfection control fee鈥 of $10 to $20 to pay for masks, face shields, gowns and air purifiers to help keep the offices free of the coronavirus.
En medio de la pandemia, dentistas vuelven a ofrecer atenci贸n de rutina con miedos y dudas
Los expertos en control de infecciones se帽alan que los pacientes, los dentistas y su personal deben sopesar sus riesgos, que var铆an seg煤n el lugar donde viven, su edad y otros factores.
Reopening Dental Offices For Routine Care Amid Pandemic Touches A Nerve
Most states ordered dental offices to close except for emergency patient care when the coronavirus hit the U.S. But the shutdown drilled deep into dentists鈥 finances, and they have been eager to reopen as states have relaxed their closures.
Dental Shock: Six Pulled Teeth And One Unexpected Bill
One woman’s experience with the high cost of dental care and confusing Medicare coverage offers a teachable moment for other consumers. Her small church took up a collection, but the surprise bill 鈥 four times what she expected to pay 鈥 was sent to collections.
In-Home Teeth-Straightening Business Is Booming 鈥 But Better Brace Yourself
SmileDirectClub and similar startup companies say they provide these services at what can be thousands of dollars less than office-visit teeth straightening, but proof is lacking and patients can be left with no recourse if problems arise.
Sin protecci贸n contra los rayos X: c贸mo la ciencia est谩 repensando los chalecos de plomo
Este tipo de protecci贸n est谩 muy arraigada en el imaginario popular y en la pr谩ctica m茅dica. Aunque nueva evidencia la pone en tela de juicio.
No Shield From X-Rays: How Science Is Rethinking Lead Aprons
A number of radiology organizations are trying to end the decades-old practice of shielding patients from radiation with lead aprons. They say it provides no benefit and might even inadvertently expose people to higher radiation levels. But the policy about-face is moving slowly.
C贸mo viajar a Latinoam茅rica para ir al dentista, ahorrar dinero y broncearse
Los estadounidenses gastaron $2,600 millones en turismo m茅dico y dental en 2018. Dos destinos dentales, y tur铆sticos, son M茅xico y Costa Rica, en donde muchos combinan coronas con playa y sol.
How To Get Bargain Dentistry And A Vacation To Boot
Dentistry in the U.S. can get expensive, even with good insurance. So more people are taking a trip to beautiful Costa Rica to cut the dentistry bill 鈥 and perhaps get a tan.
Readers And Tweeters: No Rush To Judge Patients Who Leave The ER Without OK
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