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The new cover story in Consumer Reports out Tuesday is called, “What you don’t know about your doctor could hurt you”

The new cover story in Consumer Reports out Tuesday is called, “What you don’t know about your doctor could hurt you.” The magazine reports how "thousands of doctors across the U.S. are on medical probation for reasons including drug abuse, sexual misconduct and making careless -- sometimes deadly -- mistakes. But they are still out there practicing." Dr. Holly Phillips joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the investigation and offers tips on choosing the right doctor.

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A tech startup called "Blink Health" is on a mission to provide the lowest prices on generic prescription drugs through its app and website

Millions of people who take prescription drugs are seeing higher prices. In a study last year, a third of Americans surveyed said their bills went up from 2014, even for generic drugs. A tech startup called "Blink Health" is on a mission to provide the lowest prices on generic prescription drugs through its app and website. Almost half cost less than $10 and can be bought at more than 60,000 major pharmacies nationwide. Co-founders Matthew and Geoffrey Chaiken join "CBS This Morning" to discuss their company.

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Hillary Clinton defended her immigration record and criticized Bernie Sanders' plans for universal health care and tuition-free college the night after Sanders pulled off a surprising win in the Michigan primary

Hillary Clinton defended her immigration record and criticized Bernie Sanders' plans for universal health care and tuition-free college the night after Sanders pulled off a surprising win in the Michigan primary. Hillary Clinton's Campaign Press Secretary Brian Fallon joins CBSN to discuss.

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A Congressional hearing begins Wednesday in response to a CBS News investigation

A Congressional hearing begins Wednesday in response to a CBS News investigation. In December, we showed how a costly new cure for hepatitis C isn't making it to most of the 200,000 U.S. veterans infected with the disease, many as a result of their service. Congress has given $2.7 billion taxpayer dollars to treat veterans with hepatitis C, but only 15 percent have been treated with the drug, one that might not exist without government funding. Chip Reid reports.

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Advances in computer science offer a promising solution

With U.S. health care costs surpassing $3 trillion a year -- an unsustainable 20% of the American economy -- we all must find ways to cut costs. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Dr. John H. Noseworthy, head of the famed Mayo Clinic, explains how the latest advances in computer science offer a promising solution, where better collection and understanding of the billions of data points generated by medical research and treatments can improve patient "outcomes" and lead more effective and affordable health care for millions of people.

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U.S. making strides in COVID vaccination efforts

The White House says the U.S. is administering coronavirus shots at a "record pace." Half of all adults are set to have received at least one dose of a vaccine by the end of the week. These advances come as the nation grapples with a rise in infections. As CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports, the outbreak in Michigan is raising concerns about how it will impact the rest of the country. Then, Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, an infectious disease physician, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what it will take to get numbers trending in the right direction.

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Health care costs are up a seemingly small 4 percent in 2015 from a year ago, but that's still twice the pace of inflation

If you are one of the 147 million people covered by an employer health plan, there is mixed news. Costs are up a seemingly small 4 percent in 2015 from a year ago, but that's still twice the pace of inflation and more than average annual wage gains. With more of the burden shifting to consumers, it's imperative to take control of your health care decisions. Jill Schlesinger reports.

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He said his plan includes doing away with the individual mandate, which requires every American to have health insurance

John Kasich, Ohio governor and Republican presidential candidate, said that he has a plan to replace Obamacare that includes doing away with the individual mandate, which requires every American to have health insurance. He also told CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett that he would support keeping a provision that prohibits insurers from dropping coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.

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