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State Constitutions Vex Conservatives’ Strategies For A Post-Roe World

Right-to-privacy protections enshrined in state constitutions could block attempts to restrict abortions in many states.

Feb 17, 2022

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An epic tug of war is playing out behind the scenes over whether the government should pay for Aduhelm, a controversial Alzheimer’s drug that scientists say has not been proven to work./Lydia Zuraw/KHN

Inside The Tactical Tug Of War Over The Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug

Pharmaceutical industry and patients representatives want to stop restricting Medicare funding for a controversial Alzheimer’s drug. Critics say it should never have been approved.

Feb 17, 2022

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Alex sits between his parents, Pham and David Roodman. On display behind them is an origami hat made by Alex; it’s one of the complex sculptures he enjoys creating./ALYSSA SCHUKAR FOR KHN

This Doctor Thought She Could Navigate US Health Care. Then Her Autistic Son Needed Help.

Despite improvements in screening, new therapies, and burgeoning specialty clinics for people with autism, the health care system is still failing millions of Americans from the time they are children, experts and advocates say.

Feb 15, 2022

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Millions In The U.S. Are At Risk Of Losing Medicaid Coverage In The Months Ahead

With millions of people nationally losing their Medicaid benefits when the pandemic health emergency ends, some may sign up for different insurance, while others are expected to get lost in the transition.

Feb 15, 2022

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Federal Investigation Into Spine Surgeries Uses Mob Laws To Target Fraud

A bribery investigation alleges SpineFrontier paid millions of dollars in bogus consulting fees to spine surgeons in exchange for their using its products.

Feb 10, 2022

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Skirmish Between Biden And Red States Over Medicaid Leaves Enrollees In The Balance

The president's administration is moving to eliminate the monthly premiums Republican-led states charge Medicaid recipients.

Feb 10, 2022

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Health Care Paradox: Medicare Penalizes Dozens Of Hospitals It Also Gives Five Stars

A federal program penalizes hospitals for having the high numbers of patient infections and potentially avoidable complications, but many of them it simultaneously rates as among the best in the country.

Feb 10, 2022

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Bounties And Bonuses Leave Small Hospitals Behind In Staffing Wars

With no end to the staffing crisis in sight, hospitals have taken to enticing workers from other facilities to fulfill needs, using hefty bonuses.

Feb 8, 2022

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Faxes And Snail Mail: Will Pandemic-Era Flaws Unleash Improved Health Technology?

COVID-19 exposed just how ill equipped the outdated technology used by government agencies is to handle unprecedented demand.

Feb 1, 2022

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Resistance To A Boston Hospital’s Expansion Centers On Rising Prices

A political battle in Massachusetts looks at the role hospital expansions play in driving up health care costs.

Jan 30, 2022