Here is the gist of the article: medical science can save premature babies earlier than ever. The practice is controversial and not all hospitals are equipped to save extreme premature babies, nor do all doctors think it’s wise to try.
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Cancer Screening is (Mostly) a Waste of Money (with a Caveat)
Cancer care is big business. The estimated cost of cancer care is around $250 billion a year. Not all of this is actual care, some is for screening.
Nearly Half of Patients Receive a Surprise Medical Bill: What You Can Do
The No Surprises Act (NSA) went into effect on January 1, 2022. The federal law protects patients who are unknowingly treated by out-of-network physicians while seeking care at a hospital or clinic that is in-network with their health plan.
USA Today: How Doctors, Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants Work Together
While working on a graduate degree 30 years ago I was required to design a research project and conduct a survey. For my project I asked people if they would be willing to see a lesser-trained medical provider, which I defined as a Master of Medicine.