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Some US states have firearm death rates comparable to countries in conflict, report says

Mississippi’s firearm-related violence rate nearly double that of Haiti, which is plagued by political and gang strife

The Guardian - US

America ranks worst in the world for health care—despite spending trillions

The U.S. came in last in three of five categories—equity, health outcomes, and access to care—in addition to having the poorest overall ranking.

Fortune

US health system ranks last compared with peer nations, report finds

Despite Americans paying nearly double that of other nations, the US fares poorly in list of 10 countries

The Guardian - US

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Preventive care is free by law, but many Americans get incorrectly billed − especially if you’re poor, a person of color or don’t have a college degree

Even though preventive care is supposed to be free by law for millions of Americans thanks to the Affordable Care Act, many don’t receive recommended preventive services, especially racial and ethnic minorities and other at-risk patient groups.

The Conversation

Private equity ownership of US hospice centers boomed in recent years – study

Investors spent about $1tn buying healthcare facilities over last decade, leading to reports of worsening patient care

The Guardian - US

Report Reveals Alarming Disparities In Women's Health Across States

Commonwealth Fund report reveals disparities in women's health across US states, urging policymakers to take action for equitable access and outcomes.

Top News

Preventable deaths and high cancer rates: women’s health in ‘perilous’ place

Report finds ‘clear distinctions’ in US women’s health outcomes, which can be linked to states’ abortion laws

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A look at the health disparities lowering Latinos' life expectancy in the U.S.: the main causes

Despite progress made through initiatives like The Affordable Care Act, health inequity remains a persistent issue across the U.S.

Latin Times

Racial health disparities exist in every state, new report says

Even states that narrowed disparities have considerable gaps.

Axios

Most Latino Healthcare Workers Say that Racism Against Patients is a Crisis or a Major Problem

Latino workers, along with Blacks, were more likely to consider this an issue than Asian and White counterparts, according to a survey by the Commonwealth Fund

Latin Times

Nearly half of American adults faced medical bill issues in last year – survey

High-income Americans also almost as likely to defer healthcare over cost as people with low or average incomes in other countries

The Guardian - US

COVID aid fuels telehealth expansion in rural America - Roll Call

As rural hospitals deal with workforce shortages and declining populations, some say telehealth offers a chance to bridge the gap.

Roll Call

High Healthcare Costs Can Cause Even the Insured To Skip Care

People are struggling with healthcare costs regardless of their insurance status, a new study from The Commonwealth Fund finds.

Kiplinger

Medicare shoppers often face a barrage of unsolicited calls and aggressive ads

Medicare's annual open enrollment period began Oct. 15, allowing seniors to choose new plans. New rules this year are supposed to crack down on misleading marketing but buyers should still beware.

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