Posts Tagged ‘Preventive’

Preventive services evade seniors

Preventive services evade seniors
Critical gaps exist between older Americans who receive potentially lifesaving preventive services and those who do not, according to a new report from agencies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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The puzzle of why more women don’t take preventive drugs

The puzzle of why more women don’t take preventive drugs
For women at higher risk of developing breast cancer, two well-established drugs, tamoxifen and raloxifene, can do what statins do for heart attacks and strokes: drive down the odds. But these two drugs are virtually invisible on the U.S. pharmaceutical landscape. The millions of Americans who take a pill each day to drive down their cholesterol or blood pressure do not generally think of …

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Some preventive care to have no out-of-pocket cost

Some preventive care to have no out-of-pocket cost
WASHINGTON — From counseling for kids who struggle with their weight to cancer screenings for their parents, preventive health care will soon be available at no out-of-pocket cost under consumer rules the Obama administration unveiled today.

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Preventive Care, Electronic Medical Records Guidelines Set

Preventive Care, Electronic Medical Records Guidelines Set
The government’s busy filling in the blanks on what employers, health providers and insurers need to do with health care reform.

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Preventive care to be available at no cost

Preventive care to be available at no cost
WASHINGTON – From counseling for kids who struggle with their weight to cancer screenings for their parents, preventive health care will soon be available at no out-of-pocket cost under consumer rules the Obama administration unveiled Wednesday.

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