Remembering Dr. Paul Farmer: A Champion of Social Medicine and Global Health Equity
Explore the life and work of Dr. Paul Farmer, a humanitarian who dedicated his career to providing healthcare to the world's poorest people.
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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…
Inflation Reduction Act Provides Clear Path
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The author, a retired healthcare professional and community activist, is excited about the Inflation…
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…
“Health Insurance Mandates Spike Care Costs: Expert View”
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The articles state that health insurance mandates increase the cost of healthcare. They also discuss the…
Exam Scores of New Doctors Linked to Patient Outcomes
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A study by Harvard Medical School and the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) found that internal…
Oklahoma Federal Representatives’ Role in Health Care Policy
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Healthcare was a key issue addressed by Oklahoma U.S. Senators James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin upon their return to Washington after surveying storm damage. Lankford criticized UnitedHealth and its CEO, Andrew Witty, for their response to a data leak and detailed rural Oklahomans' struggles with using Medicare Advantage. Mullin…
Arbor Circle Secures Funding for Child Trauma Care – Grand Haven
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Arbor Circle, a behavioral health services provider, has received a grant to provide trauma-focused…
Unseen Financial Peril in Long-Term Care System Costs
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The Dying Broke series has highlighted the financial burden of long-term care in the United States,…
Urgent Mental Health Crisis: Medicaid Policies Threaten Lives
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Britt Cotton, a resident of Winnebago County, has condemned the state's Medicaid service for slow approval times and limited access to residential mental health care. Cotton, who lost a child to suicide, criticized the program's lengthy approval times for Family Support Program grants, which can take up to six months, and she stated that…