Measles outbreak sends warning for future of infectious disease - Roll Call A measles outbreak in Texas has spread, spurring concerns about the impact of a drop in vaccine uptake nationwide. Roll Call · Mar 25, 2025
Medicaid cuts could wake up Republicans GOP lawmakers are proposing massive cuts, but a public backlash may turn some Republicans against their own party Salon · Mar 23, 2025
National Institutes of Health officials reportedly told scientists to erase mRNA vaccine references on grants ‘Kennedy’s war on vaccines has started,’ one scientist reportedly warned The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025
Even five years after COVID and constant Republican attacks most still trust the CDC, survey finds Previous research shows public trust in health agencies and other institutions has eroded over recent years The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025
Fact check: The war of words over Medicaid cuts - Roll Call Democrats and Republicans are accusing one another of “lying” about what a House Republican budget resolution means for Medicaid. Roll Call · Mar 5, 2025
Medicaid work rules have increased coverage loss, not employment - Roll Call Work requirements have been part of the discussion as House Republicans scour for ways to pay for President Trump’s $4.5 trillion tax cuts. Roll Call · Feb 27, 2025
These states will see the biggest impact if Congress ends Medicaid expansion coverage for 20 million Americans Republicans are split on cuts to the federal and state health insurance program that provides coverage for more than 72 million Americans The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025
Original Medicare doesn't cover most dental work, but there are 4 other ways to get coverage There are numerous ways people with Medicare can get dental coverage aside from their employer or former employer. Fortune · Feb 13, 2025
Trump admin stalling bird flu studies "The equivalent of finding out that your local fire department has been told not to sound any fire alarms" Salon · Jan 30, 2025
New AI tool counters health insurance denials decided by automated algorithms Class-action lawsuits allege algorithms turn down claims in seconds and critics say reform is needed for lasting change The Guardian - US · Jan 25, 2025
If you have Medicare, here’s what you’ll pay for health care in 2025 The most significant Medicare change for 2025 will be the new $2,000 cap for prescription drugs. Fortune · Jan 24, 2025
State judges have final say on abortion Waves of abortion litigation in state courts has spawned some of the most expensive state supreme court races ever Salon · Jan 15, 2025
Wildfire Smoke Is Here to Stay. Here’s How to Clean the Air Inside Your Home. A guide to cleaning the air in your home amid wildfires. Kiplinger · Jan 10, 2025
Finding maternity care for rural women One study found 52% of rural hospitals lacked obstetrics care after more than a decade of unit closures Salon · Jan 9, 2025
Kiplinger · Jan 5, 2025 5 Ways the Second Trump Term Could Affect Your Finances Income tax cuts are likely to be extended, but electric vehicle tax credits could disappear.
Kiplinger · Jan 4, 2025 Problems with Medicare Advantage Plans Keep Mounting Complaints about Medicare Advantage include denial of service and slow care approvals.
Salon · Dec 27, 2024 How abortion rights landscape changed This year significantly shaped how people access reproductive care, with far-ranging impacts across health care
Salon · Dec 26, 2024 LGBTQ+ people relive old traumas Embracing aging isn’t easy, but it can be especially difficult for LGBTQ+ seniors who are long-term HIV survivors
Fortune · Dec 17, 2024 The pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans Advice to help you choose between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.
Kiplinger · Dec 17, 2024 Resources Are Expanding for Older Adults on Their Own People who are aging and living alone are finding more resources to help take care of themselves.
Kiplinger · Dec 17, 2024 What the Family and Medical Leave Act Provides The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protects employees who need to take time off from work to care for themselves or others. You might be surprised at some of the situations it can apply to.
Salon · Nov 30, 2024 Dr. Oz's finanical conflicts of interest Oz’s holdings, some shared with family, included a stake in UnitedHealth Group worth as much as $600,000
Salon · Nov 26, 2024 Georgians still being institutionalized Advocates said these failures continue to violate the rights of Georgians who have been historically marginalized
International Business Times UK · Nov 25, 2024 Millions At Risk Of Losing Health Insurance If Enhanced Premium Tax Credit Expires In 2025 Expiry of the enhanced premium tax credit provision, which helped the average enrollee save $700 this year, could result in four million people losing coverage.
Salon · Nov 18, 2024 Maryland training for abortion care Expanding the pool of health care providers with reproductive health care skills is vital