Exclusive: Senator Urges Biden Administration To Thwart Fraudulent Obamacare Enrollments
With tens of thousands of Americans already affected by enrollment scams that leave some without doctors or treatments, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden wants increased enforcement against rogue agents or other perpetrators and legislation to allow for criminal penalties.
High Price of Popular Diabetes Drugs Deprives Low-Income People of Effective Treatment
The makers of Ozempic and Mounjaro charge list prices of around $1,000 a month for the diabetes and obesity drugs, and insurers are reluctant to pick up the tab. Often, low-income patients have to resort to less effective treatments.
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Biden Leans Into Health Care, Asking Voters To Trust Him Over Trump
President Joe Biden’s new health care ad draws on the Affordable Care Act’s popularity among independent voters and alludes to his edge over Trump on health issues.
Watch: Medical Residents Are Increasingly Avoiding Abortion Ban States
On KFF Health News’ “What the Health?,” chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner interviewed Atul Grover of the Association of American Medical Colleges about its recent analysis showing that graduating medical students are avoiding training in states with abortion bans and major restrictions.
Medicaid Unwinding Deals Blow to Tenuous System of Care for Native Americans
Newsom Boosted California’s Public Health Budget During Covid. Now He Wants To Cut It.
Clean Needles Save Lives. In Some States, They Might Not Be Legal.
Journalists Broach Topics From Treating Shooting Victims to Sunscreen Safety
The Lure of Specialty Medicine Pulls Nurse Practitioners From Primary Care
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Medics at UCLA Protest Say Police Weapons Drew Blood and Cracked Bones
KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Bird Flu Lands as the Next Public Health Challenge
Federal Panel Prescribes New Mental Health Strategy To Curb Maternal Deaths
Medics at UCLA Protest Say Police Weapons Drew Blood and Cracked Bones
In contrast to police statements, volunteer medics said they treated serious wounds as UCLA’s pro-Palestinian protest was besieged by police and counterprotesters, including some injuries that appeared to be caused by “less lethal” projectiles fired by cops.
