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They Thought They Were Buying Obamacare Plans. What They Got Wasn’t Insurance.

Health care sharing ministries are faith-based organizations whose members agree to share medical expenses, but they don’t necessarily cover members’ medical bills.

Jun 7, 2022

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A reproductive rights protest in Washington D.C. on Oct. 2, 2021. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Abortion Opponents Take Political Risks By Dropping Exceptions For Rape, Incest, And The Mother’s Life

Abortion opponents’ efforts in many conservative states to exclude most exceptions — for rape or incest o to save the life of the mother— have drawn headlines recently, but lack widespread appeal.

Jun 2, 2022

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Bruce Goguen of Broomfield, Colorado, is paralyzed from multiple sclerosis. Without his wheelchair, he would be stuck in bed. But going through his wheelchair supplier to get broken or worn-out parts repaired can take weeks or even months./KHN/Robin Bolduc

Despite A First-Ever ‘Right-to-Repair’ Law, There’s No Easy Fix For Wheelchair Users

Some states aren't waiting as Congress decides whether to pass pro-consumer legislation to address wheelchair suppliers' failure to provide timely repairs.

Jun 2, 2022

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Skirmishes Over Medication Abortion Renews Debate On State Vs. Federal Powers

If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade as expected, the Biden administration could seek to preempt state laws with protection for medication used to initiate an abortion.

Jun 2, 2022

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Betting On ‘Golden Age’ Of Colonoscopies, Private Equity Invests In Gastro Docs

With private equity funds acquiring gastoenterology practices, investment managers now control the financial decisions for many medical offices caring for patients with digestive ailments.

May 31, 2022

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A NOVAVAX RESEARCHER SHOWN IN 2020/MARYLAND GOVPICS/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Novavax Missed Its Global Moonshot But Is Angling To Win Over mRNA Defectors

The Novavax vaccine appears to cause fewer unpleasant reactions — fever, chills, and exhaustion — associated with mRNA vaccines produced by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech.

May 26, 2022

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THE ST. MARY ENTRANCE TO GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, WHICH BORDERS THE BLACKFEET NATION, REMAINED CLOSED DURING THE SUMMER OF 2020 AS BLACKFEET OFFICIALS IMPLEMENTED STRICT MEASURES IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP COVID-19 OFF THE RESERVATION./AARON BOLTON/KHN

The Blackfeet Nation’s Plight Underscores The Fentanyl Crisis On Reservations

Fentanyl has taken root in communities across the West during the pandemic, and Native Americans are dying from overdose in disproportionate numbers.

May 26, 2022

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Drug overdoses related to fentanyl are on the rise nationally. | SHUTTERSTOCK

The New MADD Movement: Parents Rise Up Against Drug Deaths

A movement of parents-turned-activists are challenging the doctrine that drugs should be treated as a health problem.

May 24, 2022

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To Shed Bias, Doctors Get Schooled To Look Beyond Obesity

Research shows doctors are less likely to respect overweight patients. The Association of American Medical Colleges wants to change that.

May 24, 2022

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Could Data From Your Period-Tracking App Be Used Against You?

As some states move to criminalize abortion, data in these popular apps could be used to prosecute people who terminate their pregnancies.

May 24, 2022