“We’re seeing a shift to more expensive prescription drugs, a shift to more expensive imaging modalities, and a shift to more expensive treatment settings for routine screening colonoscopies,” Auerbach said. “We’ve been reporting on rising rates of caesarean sections in low-risk births, and finally, some very expensive surgeries are increasing rapidly.” The average cost for … Read more
Monroe County, Michigan – Health officials have confirmed measles cases in Monroe County and are warning residents about possible measles exposure in multiple locations. The Monroe County Health Department announced the measles case in a news release Thursday, April 2, 2026. “This case is a reminder of how easily measles spreads among people without immunity,” … Read more
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Mia Ochoa, 9, stands behind a phoropter during an eye exam at the Vision to Learn mobile optometry clinic at Esther Lindstrom Elementary School in Lakewood on March 20, 2026. Photography: CalMatters Photography: Ariana Dresler ### This article was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for our newsletter. ### When Kekoa Gittens was … Read more