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Under the Affordable Care Act, people should be getting free preventative cancer screenings. But “CBS This Morning” is hearing from patients who say their screenings were anything but free. Anna Werner reports.
A new report shows the number of women receiving mammograms during the pandemic dropped. And now, some women who are going back and getting the tests tell Anna Werner they were charged hundreds of dollars for a screening they thought was free.
Epic Systems, a medical records software company, "is going to have to adhere by the same rules as everyone else," a local official said.
People returning to their jobs could wind up having to pay for COVID-19 tests, experts warn.
Congress passed a law making coronavirus tests free, but all costs may not be covered by all insurers.
Mammograms can save lives, but in some cases, insurance companies are refusing to cover follow-up tests ordered by doctors.
Health insurance covers mammograms every one to two years, but many women often need secondary tests that aren't covered
Around the country, middle-class Americans with high-deductible insurance plans are heading to dozens of cash-based surgery centers
Epic Systems, a health care software company, is facing objections from hundreds of employees to its plan to bring thousands of workers back to its office campus amid the pandemic. Anna Werner learns why some employees are so upset.
The CDC says COVID-19 antibody tests, used to determine if people have been infected in the past, could be wrong up to half the time. It recommends they not be used to decide who returns to work.
People from all over the country are pitching in to help an Alabama woman pay her medical bills after she faced a lawsuit from a hospital
KC and Daryl Roberts were paying what they could each month toward the more than $30,000 hospital bill.
When Molly McKenna went to a clinic in agonizing pain, doctors told her it was an emergency. Only later did she learn much of her treatment was out-of-network
Frank Esposito was hit with $650,000 in medical bills after his insurance company said his surgery didn't qualify as an emergency
Pediatric experts warn that feeding babies homemade baby formula can be dangerous. Dr. Meg Frizzola, chair and chief of pediatric critical care medicine for Nemours Children's Health System in Wilmington, Delaware, and Nicole Fragale, manager of clinical nutrition there, join CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Vaccinations in the U.S. are picking up speed, but some states are facing pushback for lifting mask rules and other restrictions. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Alabama, and Dr. Richard Besser, the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting CDC director, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
The CDC is expected to release updated guidance soon for people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Sources tell CBS News the recommendation will allow small gatherings with other vaccinated people, but continue to urge mask wearing in public. Urgent care nurse practitioner Justin Gill joins CBSN with more.
Britain is still way ahead of the curve when it comes to getting people vaccinated, and it's all with help from the prime minister's appointed secret weapon: Kate Bingham. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has more in this week's London Calling.
President Biden criticized the governors of Texas and Mississippi after they lifted their states’ mask mandates and other coronavirus restrictions. Health experts are warning "now is not the time" to ease restrictions as new variants continue to spread. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
President Biden met with a bipartisan group of lawmakers Wednesday to discuss the federal government's efforts to eradicate cancer. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the president's initiative and the day's top political headlines.
Israel is implementing a program requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before accessing facilities like gyms. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN AM to talk about these so-called "vaccine passports."
On the same day the governors of Texas and Mississippi announced they were lifting their states' mask mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions, CDC officials warned states against rolling back mitigation measures too soon. Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the risks, especially as more contagious variants of the virus keep spreading.
Texas has become the largest state in the U.S. to lift its mask mandate as coronavirus cases appear to decline. Still, health officials are cautioning people not to relax just yet, and warn that these rollbacks are happening too soon. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Hundreds of FEMA vaccination sites are opening up nationwide. Government officials say the goal is to increase vaccine access to underserved communities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News reporter Nicole Sganga goes inside one site that's set to open to the public in Philadelphia.
Humanitarian chief says embattled Tigray province suffering "campaign of destruction" by troops brought in from neighboring Eritrea to help government forces.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, spoke with Oprah Winfrey in an exclusive interview airing on CBS on Sunday.
Prince Harry and Meghan are speaking in their first interview since they quit royal duties.
Iraq's beleaguered Christians welcome 1st-ever papal visit, but some fear he'll draw virus super-spreader-size crowds in a country also grappling with terrorism.
The tsunami threat caused traffic jams and some chaos in New Zealand as people scrambled to get to higher ground.
Although the $1.9 trillion bill is expected to pass, Republican senators will make the process as difficult as possible.
The National Eating Disorders Association said its helpline has seen a 40% increase in contact since March 2020.
Employers added 379,000 jobs last month, while the nation's unemployment rate edged down to 6.2%.
Activists are eager to stop the far-reaching voting rights bill HR1 from almost certain death in the Senate by killing the filibuster instead.
Harris stopped fighting when his stepchild, Aniah Blanchard, disappeared. A vision pushed him back into the ring.
Although the $1.9 trillion bill is expected to pass, Republican senators will make the process as difficult as possible.
Activists are eager to stop the far-reaching voting rights bill HR1 from almost certain death in the Senate by killing the filibuster instead.
Democratic leaders have pushed for Tanden's proposed deputy, Shalanda Young, to be considered for the top job.
National Guard troops have supported the Capitol since the January 6 riot.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office warned of increased risk of fiscal crisis in a new report.
Nearly a year has passed since U.S. theaters closed their doors. Performers say they're running out of time.
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Prince Harry and Meghan are speaking in their first interview since they quit royal duties.
In her interview with Oprah, Meghan Markle is accusing her husband's family of spreading lies about her and Prince Harry. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Nine Dr. Seuss books filled the top 10 of Amazon's bestseller list, with "The Cat in the Hat" at No. 1.
Multiple spacewalks are planned to improve the space station's solar power system.
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines.
Senators say e-commerce giant is creating "surveillance infrastructure" that would invade workers' and consumers' privacy.
Petaluma City resolution serves to encourage transition from gas pumps to charging stations for electric vehicles.
The rapper, who will join Square's board of directors, said the deal "will be a game-changer for many."
Scientists thought the decades-long cycle of active and slower hurricane seasons was a natural pattern – but new research suggests otherwise.
It's likely to be safe for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine to have small gatherings with others who are vaccinated.
The tsunami threat caused traffic jams and some chaos in New Zealand as people scrambled to get to higher ground.
Scientists say the mass extinction 250 million years ago offers a timely warning to humanity of what can happen when ecosystems change too fast for life to keep up.
Governor Kay Ivey said after April 9, it will be a matter of "personal responsibility" if Alabamians should wear a face covering.
The National Eating Disorders Association said its helpline has seen a 40% increase in contact since March 2020.
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines.
Pharmacies involved in federal effort follow White House priorities instead of those set by individual states.
Second-most populous state says face coverings are no longer required, but shoppers will still need them.
It's likely to be safe for those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine to have small gatherings with others who are vaccinated.
Nearly a year has passed since U.S. theaters closed their doors. Performers say they're running out of time.
Employers added 379,000 jobs last month, while the nation's unemployment rate edged down to 6.2%.
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines.
Senators say e-commerce giant is creating "surveillance infrastructure" that would invade workers' and consumers' privacy.
Pharmacies involved in federal effort follow White House priorities instead of those set by individual states.
Harris stopped fighting when his stepchild, Aniah Blanchard, disappeared. A vision pushed him back into the ring.
Bryan Riser, a 13-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department, was arrested more than a year and half after a man told investigators he killed two people at the officer's instruction.
The former Golden State Warriors player is looking to promote a message of empathy, love and compassion amid a rise of hate against Asian Americans.
Prosecutors have charged more than 300 people for their alleged roles in the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
"This doctor's prescription pad was as lethal as any murder weapon," the Nassau County DA said.
Multiple spacewalks are planned to improve the space station's solar power system.
The launch and landing were successful, but the prototype exploded a few minutes after touchdown.
SpaceX has launched 20 Starlink missions to date, putting 1,205 internet relay satellites in orbit.
The largest and fastest asteroid to pass by Earth this year is nearly here.
"I will pay for the entire journey. I have bought all the seats, so it will be a private ride," Yusaku Maezawa said.
The Hollywood Foreign Press offered professionally shot photos while others posted on their social media accounts.
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An inside look at the investigation into Christian Brueckner, the new suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
Two men are shot and killed at their homes 2,800 miles apart by a man delivering a package – how a car full of clues helped solve the murders.
An unusual winter weather pattern brought snow to places that rarely see it.
More than 67 million women are currently employed in the United States. "CBS This Morning" profiles the owner of a dance studio who has faced challenges keeping her business open during the pandemic. Also, Caroline Fairchild, editor at large for LinkedIn News, reveals some startling new data about women in the workplace during the pandemic.
In an exclusive first look on "CBS This Morning," Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, explains why she is ready to speak her truth in Sunday's highly-anticipated interview with Oprah, airing on CBS.
Collectors are jumping at the latest craze in collectibles--NBA Top Shot. Omar Villafranca shows why people are rushing to buy digital basketball highlights that they can otherwise watch for free.
"CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud visited a small hospital in rural Kentucky as they were receiving 200 vials of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. He spoke to the hospital CEO, who says this is a game-changer because it has been challenging to get their hands on other vaccines.
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top experts answer coronavirus vaccine questions as part of “A Shot of Hope,” a CBSN special about the rollout and distribution of coronavirus vaccines across the U.S. Anchored by Tanya Rivero, this CBSN special hour focuses on the latest medical updates, the status of vaccine distribution, the struggle to get back to work and school, and the trust and access issues among minority communities.