Why “preventive” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
> The CAC scan, which detects calcified plaque in the arteries, is recommended for adults with borderline or intermediate risk of coronary disease for whom the decision to start…
by erentz · Oct 30, 2026
Most insurance covers preventive care, so that’s why it’s popular
by b3ing · Oct 30, 2026
Based on my personal experience with Kaiser and their home fecal test (FIT test) as a cheaper screening method, I suggest opting out of it and insisting on a colonoscopy. The pr…
by patja · Oct 30, 2026
What does individual freedom have to do with whether or not medicare will cover a preventive test?
by nobodyandproud · Oct 30, 2026
>Observation: Most health insurance policies today, whether they are government or private corporation, national or regional, are based on the idea of paying for medical/he…
by longerthoughts · Oct 30, 2026
> "fee for service" > "per capita" I don't quite get the difference, patients pay a fixed amount for insurance, hospitals charge "fee for service" to the insurance. Both systems…
by TZubiri · Oct 30, 2026
Interest
Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "preventive" over time.
Mentions
Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "preventive" over time.