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Will “Aid and Abet” Abortion Laws Be Used to Target Insurers Too?
Here are three important things to know about insurance coverage for abortion — and some open questions.
First Quarter of 2022 Sees Record $1 Billion Spent on Lobbying
While the health industry dominated overall, the top spender of 2022's first quarter was the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Their Medical Bills Were Getting Too High in US, So They Went to Mexico for Care
Millions of U.S. citizens cross the Southern border each year to flee expensive care, even with health insurance.
Vaccinations for Medicaid Patients Are Far Behind Those for Privately Insured
The pandemic has highlighted how inequality continues to fuel disparities in vaccination against preventable disease.
White House Says Funding for Testing and Vaccines for Uninsured May Run Out Soon
The funding may lapse after Republicans staunchly opposed appropriating only $15 billion for COVID-related measures.
Medicare for All Bill Introduced by Pramila Jayapal Gets Record 120 Cosponsors
The bill has picked up nine cosponsors since Jayapal introduced it last March.
US Has the Highest COVID Death Rate Among Wealthy Countries
Analysts have attributed this disparity to the U.S.'s fragmented for-profit health care system.
Biden Criticized for Requiring Insurance for Free At-Home Covid Tests
The plan, announced Monday, allows insured people to get up to eight at-home tests reimbursed by insurers per month.
Survey Finds Sharpest Decline in Public Opinion About Health Care in the US
COVID "really illustrated just how dysfunctional the system actually is," said one survey respondent.
An Obscure Agency Is Threatening to Hand Medicare Over to Wall Street
30 million seniors who thought they were free of insurance companies may find their health care managed by corporations.