Remembering Dr. Paul Farmer: A Champion of Social Medicine and Global Health Equity
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NC Task Force Urges Medicaid to Cover Doulas for Child Fatalities
Advocates in North Carolina are pushing for state support to make doula services available for those on Medicaid,…
Affordability: Top Health Care Worry for Senior Americans | News
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The cost of healthcare services and therapies is a major concern for older adults, according to a poll by…
Leaked Houston Case: Trans Medical Care Dispute Uncovered
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Dr. Eithan Haim, a former employee of Texas Children’s Hospital, is charged with violating patient privacy laws after allegedly obtaining and leaking the personal information of underage patients to a conservative activist. The leaked information, which concerned trans kids receiving puberty blockers and hormone treatment, sparked an…
2030 Target: Eradicating HIV in Europe – POLITICO
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HIV remains a significant health concern requiring political attention despite successful innovative…
Cook Children’s Challenges Texas Over Potential Medicaid Contract Loss
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Cook Children’s Health Plan has filed two lawsuits against the Texas Health and Human Services Commission…
Mark Allen: Preserve Medicare as a Lifeline
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The Inflation Reduction Act has reportedly led to a significant increase in Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage premiums, fewer plan choices, and more restrictive medication access. Survey data indicates that premiums for Medicare Part D plans have increased by an average of 21% this year and are projected to rise by almost 50% by…
Minnesota’s Health Insurance Reform: IVF, Abortion & Wigs Coverage
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The Minnesota Legislature has approved new coverage requirements for health insurance plans, including…
‘About Care’ Nonprofit Simplifies Life for Seniors
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About Care, a non-profit organization operating in Phoenix since 2006, provides support services to…
Unlock More Health Insurance Choices
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The article suggests that the U.S. healthcare system should adopt a different approach to insurance coverage, arguing that health insurance should function more like other forms of insurance, covering only significant health crises instead of routine care. The author argues that mandated coverage, required by the Affordable Care Act and…