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More than 1 million people are dropped from Medicaid as states start a post-pandemic purge of rolls
About 1.5 million people have lost Medicaid coverage in more than two dozen states as a post-coronavirus pandemic purge of the rolls gets underway. Data analyzed by The Associated Press show some states have dropped coverage for more than half the people whose eligibility cases were decided in April or May. States were prohibited from removing people from Medicaid during...
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NYC training doctors in gender-affirming care for trans patients
Trans youth are making the trip to New York to access medical care that some conservative states are refusing to do. Melissa Colorado reports.
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HIV protection, cancer screenings could cost more if ‘Obamacare' loses latest court battle
The Biden administration is appealing a federal judge’s ruling that would eliminate Obamacare’s requirement that most insurers cover some types of preventive care at no extra cost.
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Why Do So Many Black Women Die in Pregnancy? One Reason: Doctors Don't Take Them Seriously
Black Americans endure medical racism, bias and inattentive care and are far more likely to get sick and die from common ailments.
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Free and Low-Cost Health Care for NYC Residents? What to Know About ‘NYC Care'
New Yorkers who do not qualify for or cannot afford health insurance based on federal guidelines can access a health care program offered by NYC Health + Hospitals that will guarantee low-cost and no-cost health care services. Although, NYC Care is designed to make health care affordable, the program notes that it is not an insurance plan. While not an...
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Two Days and Counting Until Possible Nurses Strike
Patients are being transported to other hospitals ahead of a possible nurses strike. Melissa Colorado reports.
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Full-On Crisis? How the NYC Nurses Strike Could Impact You — and Your Healthcare
A nurses strike at multiple New York City hospitals “could be an enormous public health calamity,” one official said, as it would send already busy hospitals into full-on crisis mode — but what would it mean for you and your health care directly? Here’s what to know.
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2 More NYC Hospitals Reach Deal as Nurses Strike Looms
The nurses union today urging five hospitals to give nurses the deals they deserve to stop a possible strike. Melissa Russo reports.
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President Biden Urges Veterans to Seek Health Benefits Under New Law
President Joe Biden urged military veterans on Friday to take advantage of new healthcare opportunities under legislation that he signed in August. He promoted the aid as he visited a Delaware National Guard facility named for his late son, Beau.
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Biden Admin. Says There's a Boost in People Seeking HealthCare.gov Insurance Coverage
The boost in enrollment comes as the number of uninsured Americans this year reached a historic low of 8%.
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As STDs Proliferate, Companies Rush to Market At-Home Test Kits. But Are They Reliable?
Researchers, public health advocates, and health care companies are urging the federal government to green light at-home testing kits to help stem the growing number of Americans with STDs.
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Could ‘Magic Mushrooms' Treat Severe Depression? A Major Study Aims to Find Out
The largest-ever clinical trial of psilocybin — the psychedelic compound found in “magic mushrooms” — is set to begin by the end of December.
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Pharmacies Are Reporting Shortages of the Widely Used Antibiotic Amoxicillin
Pharmacies across the United States are reporting shortages of one of the most widely used antibiotics, raising concerns that the medication will be in short supply for the upcoming winter season.
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Millions of Americans Will Save on Medicare Fees Next Year
The rare 3% decrease in monthly premiums is likely to be coupled with a historically high cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits — perhaps 9% or 10% — putting hundreds of dollars directly into the pockets of millions of people.
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Walmart Expands Abortion Coverage for Employees
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
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Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act
President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law on Tuesday, a major win for the Democrats, who call it a significant step toward curbing climate change and easing health care costs.
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Biden Signs Massive Climate and Health Care Legislation
President Joe Biden signed Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill into law on Tuesday, delivering what he has called the “final piece” of his pared-down domestic agenda, as he aims to boost his party’s standing with voters less than three months before the midterm elections. The legislation includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change — some...
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What the Struggles to Treat Monkeypox Tell Us About U.S. Health Care
Some people infected with monkeypox have faced a difficult road while seeking treatments like antiviral drugs, or even a test to confirm the disease. But why are people struggling to find the help they need? Marshall Allen, author of “Never Pay the First Bill,” joins LX News to discuss the difficulties of navigating the U.S. health care system.
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After Abortion Ruling, Lupus, Arthritis Patients Struggle to Get This Drug
In high doses, the drug methotrexate can be used to treat an ectopic pregnancy and save a life. But after the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, patients with leukemia or rheumatic illnesses like lupus and psoriasis are having trouble getting it, because of its status as an abortifiacient. Harvard Dr. Aditi Nerurkar joins LX News to explain.
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How Mark Cuban's Pharmacy Sells Prescriptions For Cheap
By not accepting insurance plans and skirting around the regulations that come with them, Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs has been selling prescription drugs at prices that beat the average pharmacy chains. Insurance expert Paul Seegert joins LX News to discuss Cuban’s pharmacy company.