In rare bipartisan move, North Carolina Medicaid expansion beginsAdvocates say the change could serve as a road map for other states that have failed to expand the program.
Only LGBTQ+ center in Colorado Springs reflects on Club Q shootingThere are several kinds of services critical for the LGBTQ+ community after traumatic events like the one that occurred at Club Q one year ago.
UnitedHealth sued for allegedly using AI to deny elderly patients careA lawsuit says UnitedHealth used an artificial intelligence algorithm to systematically deny patients the care they needed.
Johns Hopkins doctor placed on leave after anti-Palestinian postsSocial media posts were deemed by the hospital to have disparaged Palestinians in a way that went against the organization's employee conduct rules.
Among wealthy nations, Americans more likely to skip health careAmericans, even those with higher incomes, are more likely than people in other wealthy nations to skip doctor visits or medication.
New data shows millions of children have lost Medicaid coverageA federal policy enacted early in the COVID pandemic that guaranteed medical coverage for low-income families through Medicaid ended in March.
Study shows alcohol-related mortality rates are rising faster in womenData considered how cultural perceptions and pressures for women around alcohol use have changed dramatically throughout the last couple of decades.
Over 2 million children have lost health insurance in the US this yearResearchers suggest these figures might be significantly underestimated, and the number could potentially be higher.
Newborn syphilis cases hit highest level in 30 yearsWith nearly a 32% rise in newborn syphilis cases from last year to now, the CDC is raising alarm bells about testing and treatment.
As open enrollment begins, expect higher premiums in 2024Whether covered by employer-based insurance or under the Affordable Care Act, Americans may find their premiums going up after open enrollment.
Senators want insurers to cover over-the-counter birth controlAlthough birth control pills will be available over-the-counter, unless you live in several states, insurance won't be obligated to cover them.
More health care workers burned out, facing harassment, data showsMore health care workers are reporting looking for new work coming out of the pandemic as more say they faced on-the-job harassment.
Cost of health care rises as open enrollment season beginsHealth care costs jumped 7% in the last year, marking one of the highest increases in recent years just as workers consider 2024 plans.
Georgia agrees to pay for gender-affirming care for public employeesGeorgia will pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to plaintiffs after settling lawsuits about who would pay for their gender-affirming care.
Groups urge White House to act on syphilis drug shortageFollowing an over 200% increase in congenital syphilis cases in the U.S., groups are urging the White House to address a drug shortage.
More birthing wards close in a state with broad 'maternity deserts'The March of Dimes said the farther a woman has to travel to receive birthing care, the greater the risk of maternal and infant morbidity.
Study finds steep increase in gun, drug poisoning deaths among youthsA new study found that as nonfatal injuries declined, fatal injuries among children increased from 2011 through 2021.
US' largest health care strike continues for second dayKaiser Permanente and its employee union have not scheduled any negotiations as workers demand better pay and work conditions.
Kaiser Permanente workers drive largest US health care strike everUnion president Mary Kay Henry said Kaiser has not provided an adequate living wage and benefits to thousands of front-line health care workers.
Here's how many Americans plan to get the new COVID-19 vaccineJust over two weeks after the CDC approved COVID-19 boosters, a poll highlights how many will actually get them.
Montana judge blocks ban of gender-affirming health care for minorsThe preliminary injunction on the ban would remain in effect until a full trial could be held on the issue.
Government shutdown could cut food aid for millions of women, childrenThe Women, Infants and Children program — known as WIC — is one of the federal programs that would no longer function during a shutdown.
Working women have higher health care costs than men, study findsEven when maternity care is excluded, women are more likely to spend more out of pocket on health care expenses.
75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers to possibly strike in OctoberSome reports had the number of striking workers up to 85,000 in a possible historic multi-state strike to demand better compensation.
Cancer survivors flood Capitol Hill to lobby for research fundingNearly 700 people are advocating for lawmakers to support legislation that would increase access to cancer screenings.
Florida nurse practitioner convicted of defrauding Medicare of $200MThe 45-year-old nurse practitioner is accused of signing thousands of documents ordering a plethora of unnecessary medical items and tests.
Biden's Medicare price negotiation plan faces new challengesThe government can negotiate cheaper drug prices for seniors. What does that mean, and why pharmaceuticals have sued the government to stop the plan?
California health workers could soon get $25 minimum wageState lawmakers approved a bill that would provide a minimum wage of $23 an hour in 2024, increasing to $25 an hour by 2026.
President Biden to bolster cancer moonshot with new programsThe White House is announcing hundreds of millions of dollars in private and government investment in hopes of cutting cancer deaths in half.
White House announces plan to tackle cancer drug supply issuesThe administration says the FDA has worked closely with manufacturers to find ways to increase manufacturing capacity.
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After more than 3 years, COVID is still politically divisiveFrom masking to vaccinations, lawmakers in Congress disagree on how best to protect Americans from COVID-19.
Medicare recipients pleased with push for lower drug pricesThe Biden administration recently announced the first 10 drugs that could have their prices negotiated lower.
Patient found dead after days in stairwell of NYC health clinicThe 57-year-old woman, who lived in a group home, was found unresponsive in the stairwell after reports of a "foul odor."
'Colors for Colette': Hospital creates hope around pediatric cancerAn Ohio charity has already raised thousands this year for pediatric cancer in honor of a little girl named Colette who inspired it all.
