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Pap smear recommendation

Pap smear recommendation

WBZ's Deb Lawler talks with WBZ-TV's Dr. Malika Marshall about new recommendations on pap smear exams.

Audio|Fri, 20 Nov 2009|More from WBZ's More on This
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“…make too much of it I think that big concern is that insurance companies may stop paying for some of these screening test. But we have been reassured that it's unlikely -- insurance companies are gonna do that just based on the recommendations of one organization. So I don't want women to Korea there I want …”

11/19/09: State Senator Scott Brown

11/19/09: State Senator Scott Brown

Jim and Margery talk with State Senator about his run for The United States Senate.  11/19/09

Audio|Thu, 19 Nov 2009|More from Jim & Margery Podcast
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“…of the Senate version yet. It that puts Massachusetts businesses and insurance companies at a disadvantage will lose jobs. People pay higher fees and taxes and three trillion dollars. It's not good for Massachusetts when …”

A closer look at new mammogram recommendations

A closer look at new mammogram recommendations

(NECN: Boston, Mass.) - Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is trying to clear up some of the confusion set off by a government panel's new recommendations on mammograms this week. On Monday, that panel said most women d...

Video|Thu, 19 Nov 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…have an impact on insurance coverage all that's always a concern because insurance companies particularly the private insurers for the younger women who may be looking for screening mammograms. Usually follow the task force guidelines so …”

Braude Beat: Health care fight in Senate

Braude Beat: Health care fight in Senate

(NECN) - On the Braude Beat, gearing up for a health care fight in the Senate. The Democrats have a new proposal. Can this bill pass? A new report is raising questions about stimulus projects in Massachusetts, and a health study suggests movie...

Video|Thu, 19 Nov 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…in the next few weeks will ensure that in the coming months. Insurance companies will not be able to -- health care to people who are sick. It's the same nonsense to pass the house it's …”

The Magic Stimulus Plan

The Magic Stimulus Plan

In Arizona's 15th congressional district, 30 jobs have been saved or created with just $761,420 in federal stimulus spending. At least that's what the Web site set up by the Obama administration to track the stimulus says. There's one problem, There is no 15th congressional district. Rep. David Obey, D-Wisc, issued a statement demanding that the recovery.gov Web site be updated. Do you trust these same people to run your health care?

Audio|Tue, 17 Nov 2009|More from Howie Carr
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“…run the health care system may be no better than physicians and insurance companies and health care professionals how to run. The nation's health care system and not only do they know how to run -- …”

Tom Brady, Pats QB

Tom Brady, Pats QB

Tom joins D&C for his weekly segment to discuss the loss to the Colts and look ahead to the Jets game.

Audio|Tue, 17 Nov 2009|More from WEEI - Dennis and Callahan
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“…to save you money and the clout to choose from dozens of insurance companies. . …”

New guidelines cause big controversy when it comes to mammograms

New guidelines cause big controversy when it comes to mammograms

(NECN: Katie Davis, Boston, Mass.) - Conflicting advice on breast cancer screenings is creating confusion and even outrage. The controversy stems from new guidelines on mammograms, and just when and how often women should get them. A governmen...

Video|Tue, 17 Nov 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…Many women say they're concerned that the cost of the panel's finding insurance companies might not cover mammograms until 850 instead at age forty. The American Cancer Society says they will be keeping a close want …”

Dr. Tim Explains New Mammogram Suggestions

Dr. Tim Explains New Mammogram Suggestions

Most women don't need a mammogram in their 40s and should get one every two years starting at 50, a government task force said Monday. It's a major reversal that conflicts with the American Cancer Society's long-standing position.

Video|Mon, 16 Nov 2009|More from bos
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“…Well I'll tell you though this is got to have implications for insurance companies and whether or not they're going to pay for this procedure went. Interestingly enough I think at 48 out of fifty states have laws mandating demography so. It'll be interesting to see whether in fact insurance companies will have any. -- choice in the matter then -- be bound by state laws. But the question is why you -- …”

Panel offers conflicting mammogram guidelines

Panel offers conflicting mammogram guidelines

(NECN) - A new study offers mammogram advice that differs sharply from the recommendations of the American Cancer Society. A government panel says women should wait until age 50 to get mammograms, and then have one every two years. The Cancer ...

Video|Mon, 16 Nov 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…them into. So well these findings from this panel changed the way insurance companies cover mammography. I think that's the big risk I think that what they're telling. Women is that we we're not gonna support. …”

TWIB: Rep. Michael Capuano

TWIB: Rep. Michael Capuano

(NECN) - We continue our business issue focused conversations with the candidates for US Senate. This week, Rep, Michael Capuano (D) Mass., talks health care reform, jobs creation, executive pay, financial regulation and transparency.

Video|Sun, 15 Nov 2009|More from Boston.com
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“…next best way to do that is to provide competition sort of insurance companies will negotiate with providers to lower the cost is on us a little bit at least to maintain. Reasonable cost as best as possible. That's done two ways in this village by providing a public option which is really just competition in his options the -- that people seem to forget all the time is a public. Option in don't have to take it and the other one is also to repeal the anti trust protections account the health insurance companies -- only enjoyed. I mean by doing those two things the idea is to provide competition. In competition will be what maintains …”