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Single-Payer Advocates in Congress Double Down With Medicare for All Caucus
Caucus members hope to help educate the public about true single-payer health care and hasten its implementation.
Trump Administration Seeks Comments on New Anti-Abortion “Gag Rule” Proposal
If adopted, the rule would affect an estimated 4,000 US health care providers that rely on Title X funds.
Secret Documents Expose Monsanto’s War on Cancer Scientists
Policy makers must not allow corporate-spun science to guide decisions about cancer prevention.
Out-of-Pocket Costs Put HIV Prevention Drug Out of Reach for Many at Risk
Price is one of many barriers exacerbating disparities in the use of an HIV prevention pill and HIV's infection rate.
Pre-Existing Conditions: The Age Group Most Vulnerable if Coverage Goes Away
Stripping away coverage for pre-existing health conditions would leave American adults under 65 vulnerable.
How ER Bills Can Cost as Much as $50,000 for “Trauma Response”
“Trauma fees” are expensive and vary widely from one hospital to another.
US Refineries Persist in Using Toxic Acid, Despite Safer Alternatives
Hydrofluoric acid, if released, can travel for miles in a lethal ground-hugging cloud, putting millions at risk.
Low Wages Are Driving a Shortage of Care Providers
Providers are leaning more heavily on fundraising to pay caregivers and meet their costs.
When Everyone Is a Suspect: How Vehicle Inspections Terrorize Immigrant Communities
Arbitrary checkpoints in non-border areas have grave health consequences for many, including US citizen children.
Fearing Deportation, Immigrant Parents Are Opting Out of Health Benefits for Kids
Parents feel like they can’t risk any attention from the government, even if that means losing badly needed benefits.