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Political Maneuvering Derailed a Red State’s Path to Medicaid Expansion
Kansas is one of 14 states that have not expanded the Medicaid program, which helps disabled and lower-income people.
Trump Promises a “Phenomenal” Health Plan. What Does That Mean?
Likely elements of the plan are already in plain sight -- in executive actions and in the president’s budget proposal.
Insulin Prices Killed Josh Wilkerson. Now His Mother Is Taking On Big Pharma.
“My son died at 27 because his income was insufficient for him to purchase insulin,” says Erin Weaver.
Why the LGBTQ Community Should Be Worried About Trump’s Gag Rule
Title X clinics have filled a critical gap in providing nonjudgmental health care for LGBTQ people.
Planned Parenthood Leaves Title X Amid Trump’s Anti-Choice Restrictions
Meanwhile, Title X funding is already flowing to some anti-choice clinics.
Hepatitis A Races Across the United States
Since 2016, the virus has spawned outbreaks in at least 29 states.
“Guardianship” Often Fails Poor Seniors. Is There a Different Way?
Lack of regulation and potential for abuse make many elder care advocates wary of the guardianship model.
Lawsuit Seeks to Let Medicare Patients Appeal Gap in Nursing Home Coverage
Medicare’s nursing home benefit is available only to those admitted to the hospital for three consecutive days.
Majority of House Democrats Have Signed on to Medicare for All
Sustained grassroots organizing made this moment possible.
A Low-Income Clinic Voted to Unionize. That Was Just the Start of the Battle.
Staff and patients have complained that destabilizing management practices disrupt clinical care.