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Trump Restricts COVID-19 Relief Funds From Hospitals Serving Nation’s Poorest
The Trump administration is disproportionately allocating relief funds to higher-revenue hospitals.
More Than 2 Million Uninsured People May Be Hospitalized for COVID-19
The Trump administration will reimburse hospitals with emergency funding, but there may not be enough money.
Trump Endangers Lives by Feuding With Governors and Withholding Health Insurance
It’s unconscionable behavior, but it’s all that this empty suit of a president seems to know how to do.
We Are Facing a Resurgence of Sexually Transmitted Infections Amid the Pandemic
Decreased federal funding for STI prevention started the problem. Current medical resource shortages will make it worse.
Congress Must Reject Weakened Medicaid Protections in Next COVID-19 Bill
The pandemic hasn’t stopped some state policymakers from attempting to push harmful changes.
New York Gov. Cuomo’s Panel Proposes Medicaid Cuts Amid Coronavirus Crisis
A panel appointed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a plan to reduce the state's Medicaid spending by $400 million.
Coronavirus Will Spread Faster Because We Lack Universal Health Care
Under the U.S.’s for-profit health system, the epidemic is not being treated like the public emergency it is.
Community Clinics Fighting Coronavirus Could Soon Lose Federal Funding
Community health centers, often the first public health responders, could lose funding unless Congress acts.
Doulas Are Key to Curbing Maternal Mortality — But They’re Drastically Underpaid
Doulas for low-income women fight rising maternal mortality rates, but are often not compensated for their work.
Trump’s “Health Reform Vision” Includes $1 Trillion in Cuts to Medicaid and ACA
His proposal includes no protections for people with preexisting conditions and the threat of millions losing coverage.