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An update on the story of Alexis Hernandez, who fought to survive after an explosion only to be hit with a $1.7 million medical debt for his treatment at a burn center in Brooke Army Medical center. While his debt was finally waived after the story and urgings of legislators, others with similar stories still face their huge medical bills. Anna Werner reports
Some long-haulers suffering from long-term coronavirus symptoms are now facing financial challenges as well. Anna Werner spoke with several people who faced challenges getting disability and health care coverage.
"I am mad because I pay so much every month for this insurance," on Cologuard user told CBS News. "I just feel like I'm really getting raked over."
"I never expected, never in my life to live through something like this," Alexis Hernandez told CBS News' Anna Werner.
Epic Systems, a medical records software company, "is going to have to adhere by the same rules as everyone else," a local official said.
People returning to their jobs could wind up having to pay for COVID-19 tests, experts warn.
Congress passed a law making coronavirus tests free, but all costs may not be covered by all insurers.
KC and Daryl Roberts were paying what they could each month toward the more than $30,000 hospital bill.
Mammograms can save lives, but in some cases, insurance companies are refusing to cover follow-up tests ordered by doctors.
Health insurance covers mammograms every one to two years, but many women often need secondary tests that aren't covered
Around the country, middle-class Americans with high-deductible insurance plans are heading to dozens of cash-based surgery centers
"After hearing about — and resolving — a recent issue, we know that if it could happen to one consumer, it could happen to others"
When Molly McKenna went to a clinic in agonizing pain, doctors told her it was an emergency. Only later did she learn much of her treatment was out-of-network
How much will that cost? Why did that cost so much? Always ask. Take notes, take names, take numbers
Frank Esposito was hit with $650,000 in medical bills after his insurance company said his surgery didn't qualify as an emergency
"I was like, how is this even possible?" one patient said of the unpredictable charges
Medical prices vary greatly, even within the same city. "It's either unethical or dishonest," said one patient hit with a surprise bill
ClearHealthCosts offers some practical tips to help you beat back your health care costs
An insurance company's "explanation of benefits" often confuses matters more
Frank Esposito, a tool and die maker from Long Island, New York, drained $49,000 from his retirement account and still owes over $220,000
If your insurance company denied a treatment or a medication in advance, and you want help, here's where to start
So you got a huge bill, and you're sure there's been a mistake. Here's a step-by-step course of action
"Nothing about the United States' health care system really makes sense," one doctor said
FDA working to boost formula supplies, with more than half of popular products out of stock in some U.S. states.
The spread of the Omicron variant is causing an additional complication to the U.S. economy, which is already struggling with high inflation and a supply chain crisis. And data shows nearly 9 million Americans were out of work in January because they were caring for someone with COVID-19 or being ill with the virus themselves. Joshua Hausman, associate professor of public policy and economics at the University Of Michigan and research associate at the National Bureau Of Economic Research, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
The White House is now working to provide Americans with free N95 masks and at-home COVID-19 test kits. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the vaccines for kids under the age of 5. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest efforts to combat the virus.
COVID-19 hospitalizations for children are climbing, with an average of more than 900 kids admitted a day. CBS News' Michael George reports, then Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of pediatrics at Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports on a rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases in communities like Kansas City, Missouri. Then Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at St. Joseph Health and a professor of medicine at New York Medical College, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on COVID-19.
Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 does not reduce the chances of getting pregnant, new research shows. Meanwhile, as the Omicron variant continues to strain hospitals, military troops are deploying to help. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more on the pandemic response.
Thursday marks two years since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the U.S. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more on how the virus is impacting states with low vaccination rates, and the battle over masks in schools. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Anand Swaminathan joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Some hospitals are overwhelmed, facing an influx of COVID-19 patients. Meanwhile, Pfizer says that its oral pill is showing efficacy against Omicron in lab tests. Dr. Jen Caudle joins CBSN to break down some of the latest coronavirus headlines.
The Biden administration is planning to give out 400 million free N95 masks to Americans in the coming weeks as the coronavirus surge tightens its grip on hospitals in hard-hit areas of the country. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Missouri, where COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising among the unvaccinated. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
COVID-19 infections are continuing to surge in parts of the U.S. In North Carolina, recent data shows one in three people tested positive for the virus. And some local hospitals are struggling to keep up. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Charlotte.
Closing arguments began Monday in New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial, with a federal prosecutor telling jurors that Menendez put his power up for sale in return for bribes.
From July 1 to July 7, 340 people were killed and 756 were wounded for a total of 1,096 shooting victims across the U.S., according to the Gun Violence Archive.
Starting July 15, Target will no longer accept personal checks as payment from customers, citing changing financial habits.
The USPS is set to hike the cost of postage for the second time this year. Here's when the new rates are taking effect.
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 includes a detailed blueprint for the next Republican president to usher in a sweeping overhaul of the executive branch.
Starting July 15, Target will no longer accept personal checks as payment from customers, citing changing financial habits.
The USPS is set to hike the cost of postage for the second time this year. Here's when the new rates are taking effect.
"I don't think colleges are teaching people what they need to get a job," one skeptic of higher education said.
Cybercriminals are using "smishing" scams to get iPhone users to reveal their Apple IDs, Symantec warns. Here's what to watch out for.
For recent grads, smaller cities can offer better career opportunities and more affordable housing. Here's why this city ranks No. 1.
Closing arguments began Monday in New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial, with a federal prosecutor telling jurors that Menendez put his power up for sale in return for bribes.
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 includes a detailed blueprint for the next Republican president to usher in a sweeping overhaul of the executive branch.
The 2016 RNC platform mentioned the word "abortion" 35 times. The proposed 2024 platform mentions the word once.
President Biden has been working to address concerns, especially among Democrats in Congress, about his ability to serve another term after his poor debate performance.
President Biden told donors in a call that he is done talking about the debate.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
From heart disease monitoring to post-surgery recovery, here's why some doctors are recommending the use of smart wearables like the Apple watch.
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
An anti-sunscreen movement is heating up online this summer, spreading misinformation that could lead to potentially dangerous behavior. Dermatologists are taking to social media to stop the misinformation.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
A Russian court on Monday convicted Zhenya Berkovich, a prominent independent theater director, and playwright Svetlana Petriychuk of terrorism charges and sentenced them to six years each in prison.
"That's how we get apex predators," one expert at the Long Island Aquarium told CBS News. "The strongest will survive."
A 150 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton found in Wyoming is on display in Denmark – after briefly being lost in transit.
The State Department has urged Americans not to travel to Israel and the West Bank.
Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, was detained in April in the city of Metz in northeastern France after a three-year search.
Paramount Global, the owner of CBS News, has made a multibillion-dollar deal to merge with the film production company Skydance Media. To make that possible, Skydance is buying another company, National Amusements, controlled by Shari Redstone, which owns the largest share of Paramount Global.
Actor and filmmaker Rashida Jones, best known for her roles in the popular TV shows "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation," talks about her new project "Sunny" and taking on a different genre in the mystery thriller.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
Correspondent Nancy Giles visits art exhibitions, in Washington, D.C., and New York City, that explore the possibilities of a future as distilled through the pain and promise of the African diaspora.
In the 25 years since his debut on Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, the animated character who lives in a pineapple under the sea, has also appeared in video games, three feature films, and even a Broadway musical. For the voice actors behind SpongeBob and other denizens of Bikini Bottom, the show – a gentle, silly reminder about the value of optimism and friendship – also reminds us of the kid inside us all. Lee Cowan reports.
Google's carbon emissions increased 13% compared to 2023, according to the company's annual Environmental Report. Justine Calma, a senior science reporter with The Verge, joins CBS News with more details on how artificial intelligence may be contributing to more emissions.
Cybercriminals are using "smishing" scams to get iPhone users to reveal their Apple IDs, Symantec warns. Here's what to watch out for.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
ElevenLabs uses AI to capture the voices of deceased performers such as Judy Garland and James Dean.
Last year, Americans downloaded dating apps more than 36 million times, which is down 16% from 2020. Dating coach Damona Hoffman says an increasing number of her clients are feeling what she calls "dating app burnout," which is stress and fatigue caused by endless swiping.
Google's carbon emissions increased 13% compared to 2023, according to the company's annual Environmental Report. Justine Calma, a senior science reporter with The Verge, joins CBS News with more details on how artificial intelligence may be contributing to more emissions.
Recent studies show that kids are increasingly becoming concerned about the effects of climate change. Elizabeth Bagley, the managing director at Project Drawdown, joins CBS News with tips on how to talk to children about the future of the planet.
Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived.
A global shift in the way the world produces energy has started. According to the International Energy Agency, the world will spend twice as much on clean energy in 2024, including solar, wind and nuclear, as it will on fossil fuels. John Dickerson explains.
The U.S. Army is searching for ways to keep soldiers cool as they face dangerously high temperatures in the field. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter caught up with the solutions being tested.
Closing arguments began Monday in New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial, with a federal prosecutor telling jurors that Menendez put his power up for sale in return for bribes.
Jay Johnston, who also starred in "Bob's Burgers," faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison after pleading guilty to civil disorder.
Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, was detained in April in the city of Metz in northeastern France after a three-year search.
The remains of more than 440 people have been unearthed so far in a case that has been dubbed the "Shakahola forest massacre."
Daniel Paduchowski called Flagstaff police, saying his wife never returned after leaving to go for a run and a swim, authorities said
Four volunteer crew members emerged Saturday from NASA's first simulated Mars environment, where they'd spent more than a year.
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station as NASA awaits more technical results before the capsule returns to Earth. CBS News space Analyst Bill Harwood reports.
The problem for NASA and Boeing is that the Starliner's service module is discarded before re-entry and burns up in the atmosphere.
The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.
China's Chang'e 6 is the first craft ever to collect soil and rock samples from the side of the moon that faces away from Earth into space.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Jordan Marotta, a 5-year-old boy born without his left hand, is the youngest ever recipient of a high-tech bionic arm, modeled after his favorite superhero.
An Atlanta-based program is seeking to reduce crime by bringing together police and the people they serve in a familiar setting: barbershops. Jericka Duncan takes a look.
As questions swirl around President Biden's candidacy, Jill Biden is stepping up on the campaign trail. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more on what the first lady is saying to supporters.
World leaders arrived in the U.S. on Monday before a three-day NATO summit. The gathering comes as President Biden defends his 2024 campaign in the wake of his debate performance. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins with analysis.
A left-wing alliance beat back a far-right surge in France on Sunday, winning the most seats in snap legislative elections. But no party came close to reaching a majority in the National Assembly. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobb joins from Paris with more on what happens next.