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Judge Dismisses Big Pharma Lawsuit Challenging Medicare Drug Price Negotiations
This is the second setback the pharmaceutical industry has faced in court since filing a barrage of lawsuits last year.
GoFundMe Is Not Closing the Gap for Unaffordable Health Care
Research shows the platform tends to reinforce socioeconomic disparities while most campaigns fail to reach their goals.
Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers Outnumbered Abortion Clinics Even Before “Dobbs”
As clinics close, they may be the only affordable option for some, especially for those without health insurance.
Pregnant Palestinians Are Trapped as Israel Assaults Southern Gaza
An Israeli invasion of Rafah could turn sprawling refugee camps into death traps for displaced Palestinians.
Right-Wing Coalition Plans to Further Privatize Medicare Under Trump
The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 aims to make Medicare Advantage the default enrollment option for Medicare.
Destruction of Gaza’s Health System Isn’t a Byproduct, It’s an Aim of Genocide
Israel’s destruction of the health care system in Gaza maximizes the ongoing Zionist project of elimination.
Local Governments Are Pledging to Cancel Medical Debt for Residents
New York City is the latest to join the growing initiative, pledging to pay down $2 billion in debt.
No One’s Access to Abortion Is Guaranteed — No Matter Where You Live
Living in a “blue state” does not guarantee the availability of abortion care to everyone who needs it.
Miscarriages in Gaza Have Skyrocketed by 300 Percent Under Israel’s Siege
Every pregnant person in Gaza is at risk of having to undergo delivery in unsafe conditions.
Older Americans Feel Trapped in Exploitative Medicare Advantage Plans
As enrollment in private Medicare Advantage plans grows, so do concerns about how well the insurance works.