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Farmworkers exposed to bird flu

Many dairy worker advocates believe H5N1 has spread to more people than is being reported

Salon

Lina Khan’s noncompete crackdown could leave most doctors and nurses out in the cold

Provider groups are disappointed that the Federal Trade Commission’s new rule may not protect those who work for nonprofit hospitals and health care facilities, which employ the largest number of medical professionals.

Fortune

What women should know about Medicare coverage for health screenings and exams

When women don’t receive regular care, they could skip important preventive measures like mammograms.

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Here's what's holding back Medicaid expansion in Mississippi and other Southern states

More than a million people could get health care if these states would pass laws expanding Medicaid. Most residents want the expansion but entrenched politics stands in the way.

WEKU

Survey Reveals High Demand For GLP-1 Drugs In US

Learn about the prevalence and usage of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro in the US, including concerns over affordability and supply shortages.

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Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents won't have another.

Millions of new parents in the U.S. are swamped by medical debt during and after pregnancy, forcing many to cut back on food, clothing, and other essentials.

WEKU

Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna reveal bill to ‘cancel all medical debt’

Exclusive: legislation creates a program to cancel all existing patient debt and block creditors from collecting past medical bills

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How the government is trying to stop rogue brokers from plaguing ACA enrollees

Federal regulators are trying to prevent bad actors from switching unknowing consumers' Obamacare coverage. Their fixes risk making enrollment so cumbersome that people won't want to sign up.

WEKU

Older Latinos are twice as likely to struggle with health care payments

A study shows heightened challenges for older Blacks and Latinos as a larger proportion reside in low-income households

Latin Times

Genetics studies have diversity problem

Lack of diversity in genetics research has real health care implications

Salon

New tech risks health care price fixing

Khan is regarded as one of the most aggressive antitrust regulators in recent U.S. history

Salon

Most nursing homes don't have enough staff to meet the federal government's new rules

The new rules mean 4 out of 5 nursing homes will need more aides and nurses. Unions hailed the change, but advocates say it's not enough care, while nursing home owners say it's an "impossible task."

WEKU

Florida kicked their son off Medicaid in the 'unwinding' but not their daughter

Nearly 1-in-4 adults who lost Medicaid coverage in the past year are now uninsured, according to a new survey. As states winnow the rolls, many families are caught in confusing red tape.

WEKU

Tube-tying surgeries and vasectomies skyrocketed post-Roe

A new study suggests that the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 prompted a surge in young people undergoing sterilization procedures, especially women.

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WEKU

When rogue brokers switch a person's ACA health insurance, tax surprises can follow

Some tax filers' returns are being rejected because they failed to provide information about Affordable Care Act coverage they didn't even know they had.

Salon

Mortality gap widens in rural health

The increased mortality rates are an indicator of worsening population health, the authors of a new study noted

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Social Security Chief Testifies in Senate About Plans to Stop ‘Clawback Cruelty’

Social Security plans to default to withholding 10% (not all) of the recipient's monthly benefits to recoup debt, SSA head says.

Salon

Racist legacy of a New Orleans highway

The “Claiborne Corridor” tore through the heart of one of the nation’s oldest Black neighborhoods

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Social Security Chief Vows to Fix ‘Cruel-Hearted’ Overpayment Clawbacks

Capping Social Security clawbacks at 10% for some beneficiaries is among the changes that O'Malley plans to propose.

Salon

COVID patients can't get Paxlovid

The price is one reason Paxlovid is not reaching those who need it most

Latin Times

Latinas Prioritize Issues Beyond Abortion in Voting Decisions, Survey Finds

A survey conducted by KFF shows that 11% of Latina respondents said this was the case for them, compared to 55% of Whites

Salon

California expanding abortion care

The need for more abortion care practitioners is being driven by efforts in many states to gut abortion rights

WEKU

Most Americans support abortion for pregnancy-related emergencies

The majority of American voters, including Republicans, support protecting access to abortion for women who are experiencing pregnancy-related emergencies, such as miscarriages, a KFF poll finds.

Kiplinger

Healthcare Costs Top Concerns For Many Voters This Election Year, Study Shows

The top financial worries for most Americans are unexpected medical expenses and healthcare costs, according to a new KFF study.

WEKU

Surge in syphilis cases drives some doctors to ration penicillin

The drug is the go-to treatment for syphilis and the only one recommended for pregnant people. But a shortage of the injectable drug has prompted some public health agencies to ration it.

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