January 25, 2024 - Data Max

Unexpected Charges: Navigating the Hidden Costs of Colonoscopies

Chantal Panozzo and her husband, following their primary care doctors’ recommendations, underwent routine colonoscopies after turning 45, the recommended age for colorectal cancer screening. Anticipating free preventive care, as mandated by the Affordable Care Act, they were surprised when bills arrived, revealing unexpected charges. The couple, covered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, …

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Preparing for Safe Driving Transitions in Later Years

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Lewis Morgenstern, a professor of neurology, neurosurgery, and emergency medicine at the University of Michigan, has a clear plan for when he turns 65 in four years – he’s going to sign an advance directive for driving. This directive will empower his children to make decisions about his driving when the time comes, acknowledging that …

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Unusual Surge: Rare Fungal Infection Spreads Unexpectedly Across the U.S.

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In a surprising turn of events, a rare fungal infection, typically associated with the northern Midwest and parts of the Southeast, is now appearing more frequently in other regions of the United States, as revealed by recent research. The infection, known as blastomycosis, poses challenges for diagnosis due to its resemblance to other respiratory infections …

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