The organization’s latest guidance is a departure from the prevailing views of several other major medical organizations. By Andrew Jacobs The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommended on ...

In a letter to the IRS and Treasury, the AICPA said enrolling children by default “would promote equitable access, reduce procedural barriers, and strengthen the intended reach of the program.” The ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Septal myectomy removes part of a thickened septum to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. It can improve severe symptoms that do not respond to ...

Mini dental implants use a one-piece screw measuring less than 3 millimeters wide, unlike larger two-piece traditional implants. They can replace teeth or help to stabilize dentures. Mini implants may ...

A craniectomy is a type of brain surgery in which doctors remove a section of a person's skull. Doctors do this surgery to ease pressure on the brain caused by swelling or bleeding. You might hear ...

A venogram is a test done by injecting contrast dye into your veins. After the dye is in your veins, your doctor will use a type of X-ray testing called a fluoroscopy to image your veins, typically in ...

Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.

As it stands, traditional Medicare requires prior authorization for a substantially smaller set of procedures and services than most Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare services that typically require ...