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Health News // 1 decade ago

Website helps smokers quit

A new, comprehensive website gives one-stop access to the latest evidence-based methods on how to quit smoking, U.S. officials say.

Health News // 1 decade ago

Effort reduces hospital ICU infections 40%

Central line-associated bloodstream infections in U.S. hospital intensive care patients dropped 40 percent after a special effort, a U.S. official says.

Health News // 1 decade ago

Health disparities worsen from '02 to '08

Access to U.S. healthcare did not improve for most racial and ethnic groups from 2002 through 2008, federal officials reported.

Health News // 1 decade ago

Report cards rate healthcare providers

There are more than 150 public reports -- "report cards" -- that rate the quality of care from doctors, hospitals and nursing homes, a U.S. expert says.

Health News // 1 decade ago

U.S. consumers equate cost with quality

If American consumers are asked to choose a healthcare provider based only on cost, they choose the more expensive option, U.S. health officials said.

Health News // 1 decade ago

AHRQ's publication compares medications

Six Spanish-language publications from the U.S. government help patients compare treatments for common illnesses such as heart disease, officials say.

Health News // 1 decade ago

Fran Drescher urges patients ask questions

U.S. TV and movie star Fran Drescher is urging patients in to ask their health professionals questions.

Health News // 1 decade ago

Health checklist for those 50 and older

The U.S. government and the AARP released two checklists to help men and women over age 50 stay healthy and prevent disease, officials said.

Business News // 1 decade ago

Insurance costs vary widely by city

A new U.S. government database comparing health insurance costs finds significant variations depending on geographic locations.

Science News // 1 decade ago

Database compares health coverage costs

Consumers, companies and analysts can compare health coverage costs in the largest U.S. metro areas using a new database developed by the U.S. government. The data bank, developed by the Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Healthcare Resea

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Asking your doctor or other clinicians questions about why you need a particular medical test, the potential side effects and the benefits and risks of those procedures will help you make appropriate medical decisions
Fran Drescher urges patients ask questions Apr 20, 2009

We already know that the quality of health care can vary significantly according to geography
Insurance costs vary widely by city Dec 25, 2006

We already know that the quality of healthcare can vary significantly according to geography
Database compares health coverage costs Dec 22, 2006

In today's increasingly complex medical environment, patients would be well advised to learn as much about their surgery as possible and to discuss all of the options with their doctors and surgeons
U.S. brochure advises on surgery Dec 30, 2005