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GOP Senator Plans to Force Vote to End COVID National Emergency Declaration
Health experts largely agree that the country is “still a long way off” from being safe from COVID-19.
1 Person Dies of Hunger Every 4 Seconds
An open letter signed by over 200 groups calls on leaders at the UN General Assembly to take action on world hunger.
Abortion Bans Could Jeopardize Cancer Treatment for Pregnant Patients
Although abortion bans often allow exceptions in “medical emergencies," doctors say the legal terms are unclear.
Judge Said Religious Employers Can Deny Preventive Care — a Dizzying Precedent
Today’s hearing will clarify the ruling letting employers off the hook for preventive care they associate with “sin.”
Sanders Calls State of US Health Care an “International Embarrassment”
“Sickness should not be a cause of financial ruin,” Sanders said.
Corporate Involvement in Jackson’s Infrastructure Set Stage for Its Water Crisis
A $90 million contract with Siemens to overhaul Jackson, Mississippi's water system “ended up a disaster.”
Poll Shows 8 in 10 Americans Say They Are Concerned About Access to Health Care
A new survey shows roughly two-thirds of adults think it is the federal government's responsibility to ensure coverage.
Texas Court Decision Threatens ACA Coverage of Preventive Medical Services
Millions of insured Americans could lose no-cost coverage for preventative services such as cancer screenings.
Life Expectancy for Indigenous Americans Drops by 6.6 Years
An Indigenous person born today can expect to live to age 65, according to the new figures.
Value-Based Payment Is the New For-Profit Health Care Industry
Financed by powerful corporations and private equity firms, value-based payment threatens to take over health care.