medical records

President Biden talks to reporters as he departs the White House on Wednesday. After reporters pointed out the marks on his face, the White House revealed the president used a CPAP machine, used by people who have sleep apnea, Tuesday night.

Politics & Government

Biden's sleep apnea has led him to use a CPAP machine at night

6:30pm June 28, 2023

by Deepa Shivaram

After reporters noticed marks on the president's face Wednesday morning, the White House disclosed that the president started using a CPAP machine a few weeks ago.

Americans have the right to access their medical records, but actually doing so is often complicated, slow and costly.

Health & Safety

Opinion: It's Your Right To See Your Medical Records. It Shouldn't Be This Hard To Do

11:09am August 28, 2019

by Harlan Krumholz

Hospitals and other health care companies often make it hard — and pricey — to get access to your medical data. It doesn't have to be this way.