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Celebrities Hype Full-Body Scans: Are the Risks Worth the Price?
Full-body MRI scans, promoted by celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton, cost up to \$2,500, are rarely covered by insurance, and raise concerns among doctors due to potential for false positives and overtreatment, despite early detection capabilities.
Celebrities Hype Full-Body Scans: Are the Risks Worth the Price?
Full-body MRI scans, promoted by celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton, cost up to \$2,500, are rarely covered by insurance, and raise concerns among doctors due to potential for false positives and overtreatment, despite early detection capabilities.
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52% Bias Score
Concierge Medicine Worsens Doctor Shortage
The expansion of concierge medicine, where doctors charge annual fees for enhanced patient access, is worsening the primary care physician shortage, particularly in rural areas, as some practices shift to this model, leaving patients to find new doctors and potentially increasing wait times.
Concierge Medicine Worsens Doctor Shortage
The expansion of concierge medicine, where doctors charge annual fees for enhanced patient access, is worsening the primary care physician shortage, particularly in rural areas, as some practices shift to this model, leaving patients to find new doctors and potentially increasing wait times.
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56% Bias Score
California's Medi-Cal faces $9.5 Billion Shortfall, Prompts Loan Request
California faces a $9.5 billion shortfall in its Medi-Cal program, partly due to the inclusion of 1.6 million undocumented immigrants, prompting a $6.2 billion loan request and raising concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability.
California's Medi-Cal faces $9.5 Billion Shortfall, Prompts Loan Request
California faces a $9.5 billion shortfall in its Medi-Cal program, partly due to the inclusion of 1.6 million undocumented immigrants, prompting a $6.2 billion loan request and raising concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability.
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52% Bias Score
China Faces Obesity Crisis: 70% of Adults at Risk
China's National Health Commission warns that without intervention, over 70% of adults and 32% of children will be overweight or obese in five years, driven by lifestyle changes, urbanization, and the rise of fast food; this will cost 22% of all medical expenses by 2030.
China Faces Obesity Crisis: 70% of Adults at Risk
China's National Health Commission warns that without intervention, over 70% of adults and 32% of children will be overweight or obese in five years, driven by lifestyle changes, urbanization, and the rise of fast food; this will cost 22% of all medical expenses by 2030.
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36% Bias Score
Father of Six Given Six Months to Live Due to Aggressive Undiagnosed Skin Disease
A father of six from Spokane, Washington, has been given six months to live after developing an aggressive, unidentified skin disease that has spread rapidly across his body, resulting in a significant financial burden due to medical expenses not covered by insurance.
Father of Six Given Six Months to Live Due to Aggressive Undiagnosed Skin Disease
A father of six from Spokane, Washington, has been given six months to live after developing an aggressive, unidentified skin disease that has spread rapidly across his body, resulting in a significant financial burden due to medical expenses not covered by insurance.
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44% Bias Score
High Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs Affect One in Five Australians
A survey of 5400 Australians found that up to one in five could not afford specialist medical care due to rising out-of-pocket costs; 40 percent of private hospital patients paid over \$1000 in specialist fees, with nearly one in four only learning the full cost after treatment, highlighting afforda...
High Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs Affect One in Five Australians
A survey of 5400 Australians found that up to one in five could not afford specialist medical care due to rising out-of-pocket costs; 40 percent of private hospital patients paid over \$1000 in specialist fees, with nearly one in four only learning the full cost after treatment, highlighting afforda...
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44% Bias Score
Botox Offers New Hope for Endometriosis Pain
Australian woman Katrina Moore found relief from 15 years of endometriosis pain using Botox injections after years of misdiagnosis; the Albanese government's $107m investment in endometriosis research and treatment reflects growing awareness of the disease's high cost to individuals and the healthca...
Botox Offers New Hope for Endometriosis Pain
Australian woman Katrina Moore found relief from 15 years of endometriosis pain using Botox injections after years of misdiagnosis; the Albanese government's $107m investment in endometriosis research and treatment reflects growing awareness of the disease's high cost to individuals and the healthca...
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32% Bias Score
Decreased Insurance Coverage for GLP-1 Agonists Amidst Soaring Demand
Between 2024 and 2025, insurance coverage for Ozempic dropped 22%, affecting 1.1 million people, while Zepbound saw a 14% increase in uninsured individuals (4.9 million), despite a 300% rise in Zepbound fills and doubled Ozempic fills since early 2024, highlighting the rising cost of these medicatio...
Decreased Insurance Coverage for GLP-1 Agonists Amidst Soaring Demand
Between 2024 and 2025, insurance coverage for Ozempic dropped 22%, affecting 1.1 million people, while Zepbound saw a 14% increase in uninsured individuals (4.9 million), despite a 300% rise in Zepbound fills and doubled Ozempic fills since early 2024, highlighting the rising cost of these medicatio...
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36% Bias Score
Long-Term Care Crisis Impacts American Families
The Ortiz family in Miami struggles to care for their 83-year-old mother with Parkinson's and dementia, despite Medicaid assistance, highlighting the significant financial and time burden on millions of American families facing a long-term care crisis; 70% of Americans over 65 will need long-term ca...
Long-Term Care Crisis Impacts American Families
The Ortiz family in Miami struggles to care for their 83-year-old mother with Parkinson's and dementia, despite Medicaid assistance, highlighting the significant financial and time burden on millions of American families facing a long-term care crisis; 70% of Americans over 65 will need long-term ca...
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32% Bias Score
Trump Administration Considers Expanding AOM Coverage to Combat Obesity, Save Trillions
The Trump administration is considering expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage of anti-obesity medications (AOMs) to save trillions in healthcare costs and combat the obesity epidemic, which is projected to cost the U.S. $14 trillion over the next decade.
Trump Administration Considers Expanding AOM Coverage to Combat Obesity, Save Trillions
The Trump administration is considering expanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage of anti-obesity medications (AOMs) to save trillions in healthcare costs and combat the obesity epidemic, which is projected to cost the U.S. $14 trillion over the next decade.
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52% Bias Score
Generic Ozempic Approaching Canada: Potential Cost Savings and Market Disruption
Generic versions of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Ozempic could be available in Canada as early as next year, potentially slashing costs by 65 percent and increasing patient access, based on applications from at least four companies; however, the impact on public drug plans remains unclear.
Generic Ozempic Approaching Canada: Potential Cost Savings and Market Disruption
Generic versions of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Ozempic could be available in Canada as early as next year, potentially slashing costs by 65 percent and increasing patient access, based on applications from at least four companies; however, the impact on public drug plans remains unclear.
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44% Bias Score
31 Million Americans Borrowed $74 Billion for Medical Care in 2023
A new survey reveals that 31 million U.S. adults borrowed $74 billion in 2023 to cover medical costs, highlighting the significant financial burden of healthcare, even for those with insurance; younger adults are disproportionately affected.
31 Million Americans Borrowed $74 Billion for Medical Care in 2023
A new survey reveals that 31 million U.S. adults borrowed $74 billion in 2023 to cover medical costs, highlighting the significant financial burden of healthcare, even for those with insurance; younger adults are disproportionately affected.
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28% Bias Score
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