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stents

Coverage of stents in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 29 · 10:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 14 · 07:19 UTC
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  • HEALTHJun 14 · 07:19 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL
    India known as nation with world’s largest healthcare programme: PM Modi

    Prime Minister Modi stated that India is recognized as the nation with the world’s largest healthcare programme. He highlighted the PM Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana initiative, which has made medicines, stents, and knee implants affordable for many people.

  • HEALTHMay 29 · 10:00 UTCPROPUBLICA
    More Than $100 Million Was Billed for Medically Questionable Vascular Procedures, Government Watchdog Finds

    A federal report found nearly 140 doctors billed Medicare over $100 million for potentially unnecessary vascular procedures, such as stent placement and atherectomy, which put patients at risk of complications. The Office of the Inspector General cited ProPublica's 2023 investigation linking high Medicare reimbursements to a surge in these procedures, which many experts question for safety and efficacy.