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Biden’s Promise Of Better Nursing Home Care Will Require Many More Workers

The Biden administration's proposed overhaul of nursing home care would require mandating adequate staffing levels for all homes without bankrupting those that can’t afford far higher labor costs.

Mar 8, 2022

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Insulin Cap Is Welcome, Popular, And Bipartisan — But Congress May Not Pass It Anyway

Mar 5, 2022

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Stan Thomas holds a photo of his wife, Monica Melkonian, that rests on the memorial he made to her. Melkonian is one of nine people in the U.S. confirmed to have died from vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia, a rare side effect associated with the Johnson & Johnson covid-19 vaccine./Tess Freeman for KHN

To Be One In A Million: ‘Who Thinks It’s Going To Be You?’

The husband of an Oregon woman who died of a rare J&J vaccine side effect questions whether authorities have done enough to educate the public.

Mar 3, 2022

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J&J-Vaxxed, mRNA-Boosted, And Pondering A Third Shot

Nearly 17 million U.S. residents who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine now face a quandary: Should they get another shot?

Mar 1, 2022

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The Demise Of Single-Payer In California Trips Up Efforts In Other States

Democratic lawmakers in California shied away from single-payer legislation that would have put state government in charge of health care and taxed Californians heavily to do so.

Mar 1, 2022

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Charlie Apple outside his home in Corpus Christi, Texas. As a transgender teen, Charlie accepts that his future could include discrimination, verbal abuse, and even violence. Charlie came out as transgender when he was 13 and has testified repeatedly against anti-trans legislation./Annie Rice for KHN

Targeted By Politicians, Trans Youth Struggle With Growing Fear And Mental Health Concerns

As health care providers discuss best practices, the larger debate amid some states’ legislative efforts to restrict access to care is having a detrimental impact on transgender youth.

Feb 24, 2022

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Other States Keep Watchful Eye On Snags In Washington’s Pioneering Public-Option Plan

Feb 24, 2022

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KIA SLADE WAS SEVEN MONTHS PREGNANT WHEN SHE WAS STRICKEN WITH A SEVERE CASE OF COVID PNEUMONIA LAST SPRING./ROSEM MORTON/KHN

Why Pregnant People Were Left Behind While Vaccines Moved At ‘Warp Speed’

A year ago, there was little to no vaccine safety data for pregnant people, leaving health experts divided about how to advise expectant parents.

Feb 24, 2022

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COVID Still Threatens Millions Of Americans. Why Are We So Eager To Move On?

As many relax their vigilance, millions of people are living with chronic illnesses or disabilities that make them especially susceptible to COVID-19. For some, catching it is a risk they cannot take.

Feb 22, 2022

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As COVID Slogs On, Seniors Find Fortitude Waning And Malaise Growing

Despite recent signals that COVID’s grip on the country may be easing, many older adults are struggling with persistent malaise.

Feb 19, 2022