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Dr. Michelle Gourdine, senior vice president of CVS Health and chief medical officer of CVS Caremark, speaks about the lack of trust in the health care system at Fortune's Brainstorm Health conference in Dana Point, Calif., Monday, May 20, 2024.
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Top CVS medical officer ties shocking lack of ‘health literacy’ for 90 million Americans to crisis of ‘mistrust’

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May 20, 2024
Forget the nurse call button. Patients now stay connected by wearing one
Health

Forget the nurse call button. Patients now stay connected by wearing one

By Phil Galewitz and KFF Health News
May 6, 2024
Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, panel says
Health

Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, panel says

By Carla K. Johnson and The Associated Press
April 30, 2024
Social worker visiting with a senior man
Aging Well

3 big changes coming to Medicare in 2025—and what they’ll mean for you

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April 23, 2024
He thinks his wife died in an understaffed hospital. Now he’s trying to change the industry
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He thinks his wife died in an understaffed hospital. Now he’s trying to change the industry

By KFF Health News and Kate Wells, Michigan Public
April 19, 2024
Medicare’s push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but not many doctors
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Medicare’s push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but not many doctors

By Phil Galewitz, Holly K. Hacker and KFF Health News
April 19, 2024
Many cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after accelerated approval, a study finds
Health

Many cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after accelerated approval, a study finds

By Carla K. Johnson and The Associated Press
April 8, 2024
Senior woman holding her infant grandchild
Aging Well

Is Medicare keeping pace with our aging population? Experts say ‘we need to double down and go faster’

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March 26, 2024
Does Medicare cover a colonoscopy? Yes, and several other colorectal cancer screening tests, too
Aging Well

Does Medicare cover a colonoscopy? Yes, and several other colorectal cancer screening tests, too

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March 22, 2024
What do people on Medicare really think about Medicare? New survey reveals challenges and frustrations
Aging Well

What do people on Medicare really think about Medicare? New survey reveals challenges and frustrations

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March 15, 2024
Man looking at laptop in the dark
Health

From ‘overweight’ to ‘morbid obesity: The U.S.’ largest independent primary care network was exaggerating patient ailments to make more money, whistleblower claims

By Fred Schulte and KFF Health News
March 5, 2024
Photo of a woman looking pensive, sitting on a couch at home
Aging Well

Why some Medicare Advantage plans will get skimpier and costlier

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February 26, 2024
Policymakers have long tried to lure more primary care providers to the areas of the nation that have fewer than one physician for every 3,500 residents. Recent examples include the Biden administration boosting funding in 2022 to address shortages and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) pushing sweeping primary care legislation in 2023.
Health

Where are the nation’s primary care providers? It’s not an easy answer

By Rae Ellen Bichell and Kaiser Health News
January 30, 2024
White patients are more likely than Black patients to be prescribed opioids for pain in US emergency departments. Here’s why it matters
Health

White patients are more likely than Black patients to be prescribed opioids for pain in US emergency departments. Here’s why it matters

By Trevor Thompson, Sofia Stathi and The Conversation
October 29, 2023
The ‘hospital at home’ movement is coming. Here’s what it means for patients
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The ‘hospital at home’ movement is coming. Here’s what it means for patients

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April 26, 2023

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