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Not a single state has what professional groups deem a sufficient number of child psychiatrists, The Washington Post reports. Also, a presidential task force makes recommendations to bring mental health care to the same level as physical care.
At least 20 states are allowing Medicaid to pay for the long-acting birth control options -- such as IUDs and implants -- to help reduce unwanted pregnancies. Meanwhile, in Montana, one program is facing financial problems because of a change in Medicaid rules.
In 2011, a survey of nearly 7,000 physicians by the American Medical Association and the Mayo Clinic found that just over 45 percent met criteria for burnout. Three years later, a follow-up survey found signs of burnout among nearly 55 percent of physicians, Modern Healthcare reports.
Two surveys released this week find that hospitals must do a better job of guarding valuable health care data against hacking.
New cholesterol drugs that were expected to make billions failed to live up to their potential. And the disappointing sales has the new sector — which relies on the idea that the risky, expensive process of developing new drugs can one day pay off big — on edge. Meanwhile, the market is in flux after a dour earnings report from one of the largest pharmaceutical distributors in the U.S.
The flood of bad news around the health law is unlikely to change the minds of Arizona voters, who have been long-braced for the spike in costs. Meanwhile, not a single one of 100 prominent health care executives has given money to Donald Trump's campaign.
Brokers, who have historically relied on the commissions from insurance companies, are watching up to 85 percent of their income dry up from the decision. Media outlets report on other health law news from New Hampshire, Missouri, Texas, California and Florida.
Not only do many people not qualify for subsidies, but the higher premiums mean taxpayers are footing the larger bill for those who do. Meanwhile, Republicans continue to capitalize on the news to push their own solutions.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A selection of opinions and editorials from around the country.
Editorial and opinion writers offer views on a range of health care issues.
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
Outlets report on health news from Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, District of Columbia, California, Tennessee, Georgia and Wisconsin.
The package of bills would have changed how Michigan raises funds to match federal dollars for Medicaid. Also, a look at how California's Medicaid program can make it difficult for patients with mental health issues to get adequate care.
In other related news, a one-day, free dental clinic for veterans in Florida filled up quickly.
Marketplace looks at why allocating and spending the funds to fight the Zika virus is more complex than it would seem.
One woman is trying to get the message out about the importance of flu shots after her child died, not wanting others to make the same mistake as she did. Meanwhile threats to public health often flourish in a bad economy.
Placebos have been shown to help ease pain and other symptoms, but doctors can't ethically prescribe them to patients. Some scientists want to rescue placebos from the "garbage pail" of clinical practice.
Not only can a diagnosis of dementia rock patients' financial security by forcing them out of the workforce early, but a common symptom is money problems -- such as not paying bills on time and giving away funds needed for living expenses.
It's another day and there's another photo going viral of a woman who overdosed with her child in the backseat. Cops and other experts say it's a common scene because an overdose is more likely to be fatal at home where there's a chance no one would find them for days.
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