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HPV Vaccine Underused Despite ACA Access
July 30, 2014 By Michelle Oxman Leave a Comment
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on July 24, 2014 that the number of teenagers and preteens who are vaccinated against human papilloma virus (HPV) remains unacceptably low, even though the vaccine is covered as a … [Read More...]
Federal Exchange Still Buzzing with Activity After Open Enrollment Ends
July 30, 2014 By Patricia Ruiz Leave a Comment
HealthCare.gov has handled nearly 1 million transactions since the close of the open enrollment period, according to government data obtained by ProPublica under the Freedom of Information Act. Special enrollment periods allow people to buy or switch … [Read More...]
Younger People Travel to Urban Hospitals for Care
July 29, 2014 By Jay Nawrocki Leave a Comment
In 2010, 6.1 million people who lived in rural areas were hospitalized, and of that number 60 percent sought care at hospitals in rural areas and 40 percent traveled to urban areas for hospital services, according a new report from the Centers of … [Read More...]
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