Unproven for older women, digital mammography saps Medicare dollars

By Joe Eaton, Elizabeth Lucas and David Donald

High-tech, digital mammography may not be any better at detecting breast cancer in women over 65 than older film-based systems, but Medicare

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"… aphy systems, not to influence reimbursement, Cohen said.At the time, some medical imaging industry watchers said they suspected the hand of General Electric in the …"

The Center and Newsweek / The Daily Beast announce content deal

The Center for Public Integrity has entered into an exclusive content agreement with Newsweek and The Daily Beast

Data analysis on digital mammography Medicare claims

By David Donald and Elizabeth Lucas

The Center analyzed Medicare claims data obtained from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). For the digital mammography ana
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Ask Wendell: Squeak long and loud with health insurers

By Wendell Potter

Deb Richter's case proves it: health insurance firms don't like high-profile controversies

Research methodology

By David Donald and Elizabeth Lucas

A look at how data was gathered for Medicare reporting

Digital mammography no better than film for most women, despite increased costs

By Joe Eaton

New report shows little difference despite increased costs for digital