Harris has outspoken abortion stance Harris would also have leeway to talk about the Biden administration’s core health policy accomplishments Salon · Jul 22, 2024
Who is eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid? These are the requirements People very limited financial resources may qualify for Medicaid to help pay for health costs not covered by Medicare. Fortune · Jul 22, 2024
Abortion "exceptions" and mental health "It's one stigma on top of another: abortion is stigmatized, mental health is stigmatized," one expert told Salon Salon · Jul 19, 2024
‘A bottomless pit’: How out-of-pocket TMJ costs drive patients into debt TMJ treatments are often not covered by medical or dental insurance, leaving patients with a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars in debt. Fortune · Jul 17, 2024
Rural hospitals now face baby bust Similar trends exist nationwide, as hospitals and staff struggle to safely handle dwindling numbers of births Salon · Jul 16, 2024
What would a Harris candidacy mean for the elusive independent woman voter? Polling shows critical group unenthused about Biden and Trump – and moved by economy over abortion The Guardian - US · Jul 7, 2024
Ozempic maker slams Biden after the president accused the drug company of ‘ripping off’ US consumers Remarks came after the president and Senator Bernie Sanders blasted the pharmaceutical giant for its ‘unconscionably high prices’ The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2024
Medicaid management system in Texas and other states is plagued by errors Deloitte-run systems have generated incorrect notices to Medicaid beneficiaries, sent paperwork to the wrong addresses, and been frozen for hours at a time, a KFF Health News investigation has found. The Texas Tribune · Jun 27, 2024
Gun violence "a public health crisis" “We are raising a whole generation of children for whom exposure to gun violence is normal,” Vivek Rajan said Salon · Jun 25, 2024
A Tennessee mom lost Medicaid after the state launched a Deloitte-run system that managed eligibility. Then her life turned upside down 53 million Medicaid patients rely on Deloitte software—but the technology has generated notices with errors, sent paperwork to the wrong addresses, and been frozen for hours at a time, according to state audits, court documents, and interviews. Fortune · Jun 24, 2024
Appeals court rules preventive care task force unconstitutional - Roll Call A federal appeals court Friday partially overturned portions of the 2010 health care law's preventative service rules. Roll Call · Jun 21, 2024
Republican women are more motivated to vote for Trump than Democrats for Biden, poll shows Women across different groups are feeling anxious and frustrated about the elections. Nevertheless, GOP women feel more energized to head to the polls Latin Times · Jun 21, 2024
Thou Shalt Not Covet State Power Plus: Lambda School crashes and burns, climate ruffians deface Stonehenge, Russia sets sights on the Baltics, and more... Reason · Jun 20, 2024
Biden Administration advances plan to remove medical debt from credit scores The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed federal regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on consumers’ credit reports Fortune · Jun 12, 2024
Fortune · Jun 10, 2024 Traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage? Some retirees aren’t allowed to choose These shifts to Medicare Advantage can save money for the companies and state and local government employers.
Salon · Jun 1, 2024 Bird flu vaccines face a problem: eggs Fertilized hen eggs are still the main ingredient in making vaccines that may protect us against H5N1
Salon · May 29, 2024 Farmworkers exposed to bird flu Many dairy worker advocates believe H5N1 has spread to more people than is being reported
Fortune · May 27, 2024 Lina Khan’s noncompete crackdown could leave most doctors and nurses out in the cold Provider groups are disappointed that the Federal Trade Commission’s new rule may not protect those who work for nonprofit hospitals and health care facilities, which employ the largest number of medical professionals.
Fortune · May 24, 2024 What women should know about Medicare coverage for health screenings and exams When women don’t receive regular care, they could skip important preventive measures like mammograms.
WEKU · May 16, 2024 Here's what's holding back Medicaid expansion in Mississippi and other Southern states More than a million people could get health care if these states would pass laws expanding Medicaid. Most residents want the expansion but entrenched politics stands in the way.
Top News · May 12, 2024 Survey Reveals High Demand For GLP-1 Drugs In US Learn about the prevalence and usage of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro in the US, including concerns over affordability and supply shortages.
WEKU · May 9, 2024 Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents won't have another. Millions of new parents in the U.S. are swamped by medical debt during and after pregnancy, forcing many to cut back on food, clothing, and other essentials.
The Guardian - US · May 8, 2024 Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna reveal bill to ‘cancel all medical debt’ Exclusive: legislation creates a program to cancel all existing patient debt and block creditors from collecting past medical bills
WEKU · May 7, 2024 How the government is trying to stop rogue brokers from plaguing ACA enrollees Federal regulators are trying to prevent bad actors from switching unknowing consumers' Obamacare coverage. Their fixes risk making enrollment so cumbersome that people won't want to sign up.
Latin Times · Apr 30, 2024 Older Latinos are twice as likely to struggle with health care payments A study shows heightened challenges for older Blacks and Latinos as a larger proportion reside in low-income households