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Marketing tech
fromPBS News
2 days ago

How Trump's pick for surgeon general profits from her online followers

Dr. Casey Means' promotion of health products raises questions about potential conflicts of interest in her role as the next U.S. surgeon general.
Marketing tech
fromPBS News
2 days ago

How Trump's pick for surgeon general profits from her online followers

Dr. Casey Means' promotion of health products raises questions about potential conflicts of interest in her role as the next U.S. surgeon general.
#medicaid
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

School-based health centers in New York face uncertain future amid payment overhaul

School-based health centers are vital for providing accessible health care to underserved students in New York.
fromTruthout
3 days ago
Healthcare

As We Defend Medicaid, We Can't Lose Sight of the End Goal: Free, Universal Care

NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

School-based health centers in New York face uncertain future amid payment overhaul

School-based health centers are vital for providing accessible health care to underserved students in New York.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 days ago

As We Defend Medicaid, We Can't Lose Sight of the End Goal: Free, Universal Care

Activists protest proposed Medicaid cuts, emphasizing the need for universal health care.
Democrats unite against Republican budget cuts impacting health care and SNAP benefits.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

GOP Suggests Major Changes to Medicaid

House Republicans propose $880 billion cuts to Medicaid and other healthcare programs, facing resistance from within their ranks and strong backlash from Democrats.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

GOP Congressman Slips Up by Talking About Medicaid Cuts, Uh, Medicaid Reforms, I Should Say'

House Republicans plan Medicaid reforms signaling potential cuts, despite earlier assurances.
10.3 million Americans risk losing Medicaid under proposed spending bill reforms.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Redistributes Wealth From the Poor to the Rich

CBO estimates indicate significant health care coverage loss and wealth redistribution favoring the wealthy due to impending legislative changes.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

States try to revive Medicaid work requirements, worrying some low-income Americans

Proposals to mandate work for Medicaid recipients raise concerns about healthcare access for low-income individuals and those with disabilities.
#immigration-policy
fromApartment Therapy
4 days ago

San Diego Should've Been a Haven for My Health - But Climate Change Had Other Ideas

Navigating health care access through a cross-country move to find a climate that didn't exacerbate my disability became one of my biggest struggles post-accident.
San Francisco
#medicaid-cuts
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

How Trump's 'one big beautiful bill' would impact Medicaid, student loan forgiveness, your taxes, and more

Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' aims for significant Medicaid cuts and GOP priorities, raising concerns over health coverage loss.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

GOP Senator Defends Medicaid Cuts in Reconciliation Bill: "Well, We All Are Going to Die"

US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

How Trump's 'one big beautiful bill' would impact Medicaid, student loan forgiveness, your taxes, and more

Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' aims for significant Medicaid cuts and GOP priorities, raising concerns over health coverage loss.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

GOP Senator Defends Medicaid Cuts in Reconciliation Bill: "Well, We All Are Going to Die"

#france
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Frugal Failures: 19 Ways Being Cheap Can Backfire

Ignoring minor household issues such as leaky faucets or skipping car maintenance can lead to bigger bills and health risks down the line.
Retirement
#immigration
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Gov. Newsom proposes pausing expansion of health care to undocumented, low-income immigrants

California will stop enrolling low-income immigrants without legal status in state-funded health care starting 2026 due to high costs and economic uncertainty.
California
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Newsom's Health Plan Cuts Out Undocumented Californians

Newsom's budget proposes cuts to healthcare benefits for undocumented immigrants, sparking criticism from advocates.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Trump's big, beautiful bill' will leave millions of Latino children without healthcare

The proposed spending bill threatens children, especially in immigrant and Latino communities, by cutting vital healthcare and food programs.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Kristi Noem Pressed on Deporting U.S.-Born Child With Stage 4 Cancer During Tense House Hearing

The deportation of a four-year-old American citizen battling cancer raises significant moral and legal questions about immigration practices.
Canada news
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Canada Sees Record Numbers of US Doctors Crossing the Border

American doctors are increasingly leaving the U.S. for Canada due to the political environment.
A significant rise in the number of U.S. doctors seeking Canadian licenses has been observed.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Gov. Newsom proposes pausing expansion of health care to undocumented, low-income immigrants

California will stop enrolling low-income immigrants without legal status in state-funded health care starting 2026 due to high costs and economic uncertainty.
California
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Newsom's Health Plan Cuts Out Undocumented Californians

Newsom's budget proposes cuts to healthcare benefits for undocumented immigrants, sparking criticism from advocates.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Trump's big, beautiful bill' will leave millions of Latino children without healthcare

The proposed spending bill threatens children, especially in immigrant and Latino communities, by cutting vital healthcare and food programs.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Kristi Noem Pressed on Deporting U.S.-Born Child With Stage 4 Cancer During Tense House Hearing

The deportation of a four-year-old American citizen battling cancer raises significant moral and legal questions about immigration practices.
Canada news
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Canada Sees Record Numbers of US Doctors Crossing the Border

American doctors are increasingly leaving the U.S. for Canada due to the political environment.
A significant rise in the number of U.S. doctors seeking Canadian licenses has been observed.
#government-policy
Public health
fromTruthout
1 week ago

"Make America Healthy Again" Aims to Make Public Health Your Private Responsibility

U.S. public health is declining, with chronic diseases rising and life expectancy stalling amidst government budget cuts.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Uncertainty in long effort to ban shocks treatments as Canton center continues the practice

Federal efforts to ban electric shock devices for disabled individuals have stalled due to political upheaval during the Trump administration.
Public health
fromTruthout
1 week ago

"Make America Healthy Again" Aims to Make Public Health Your Private Responsibility

U.S. public health is declining, with chronic diseases rising and life expectancy stalling amidst government budget cuts.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Uncertainty in long effort to ban shocks treatments as Canton center continues the practice

NYC parents
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Here's why Trump's plan is unlikely to fix America's dystopian prescription drug problem

The U.S. prescription drug market faces serious systemic issues, highlighted by the struggles of securing necessary medications due to insurance barriers.
#politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Why the UK cannot abandon women and girls around the world by slashing aid

Quality journalism is essential for understanding socio-political issues.
Healthcare crises disproportionately affect women and marginalized groups.
Financial support is crucial for unbiased, accessible reporting.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Rand's Not Gonna Vote for Anything, Ever': Republican Senator Says Paul Is a Hard No' on GOP Bill

Sen. Kennedy emphasizes the need for responsible spending in the GOP's spending bill while acknowledging Sen. Paul's firm opposition.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

GOP Bill's Militarized Funding Boost Could Instead Keep Millions on Medicaid

The reconciliation bill reallocates over $150 billion from essential social services to militarization, impacting millions of Americans relying on aid.
#legal-issues
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

U.S. Prosecutors Accuse Large Insurers of Paying Kickbacks for Private Medicare Plans

The Justice Department has accused major health insurers of illegal kickbacks related to private Medicare plans.
NYC parents
fromShore News Network
1 month ago

Brooklyn man indicted for secretly filming patients at Nassau sleep center

A former employee has been indicted for using hidden cameras disguised as smoke detectors to record patients in bathrooms.
NYC parents
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Nurse accused of pulling mother's breathing tube. She 'wanted her to go in peace,' cops say

A nurse practitioner was arrested for manslaughter after allegedly removing her mother's breathing tube in a hospital, claiming she wanted her to die peacefully.
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

U.S. Prosecutors Accuse Large Insurers of Paying Kickbacks for Private Medicare Plans

The Justice Department has accused major health insurers of illegal kickbacks related to private Medicare plans.
NYC parents
fromShore News Network
1 month ago

Brooklyn man indicted for secretly filming patients at Nassau sleep center

A former employee has been indicted for using hidden cameras disguised as smoke detectors to record patients in bathrooms.
NYC parents
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Nurse accused of pulling mother's breathing tube. She 'wanted her to go in peace,' cops say

A nurse practitioner was arrested for manslaughter after allegedly removing her mother's breathing tube in a hospital, claiming she wanted her to die peacefully.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Public calls for replacing Santa Rita Jail health care provider as contract nears end

Audits into Wellpath's services have routinely found that the company has continuously fallen short of standards, raising serious concerns about inmate care and safety.
SF parents
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

German youth show increased optimism about their future despite social challenges, according to a recent survey.
Language barriers among foreign nurses in Germany create significant challenges in the healthcare sector.
#california
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Live organ donation rising, but need is growing: It's the greatest feeling to know I helped someone live'

Cindy Zbin's selfless act of donating part of her liver exemplifies the growing trend and urgent need for living organ donations.
California
fromNew York Magazine
3 weeks ago

Gavin Newsom Is Ending a Golden Age of California Progressivism

California Democrats aim to uphold progressive values but face fiscal constraints forcing changes in health care policies.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

L.A. County is paying off millions in medical debt - no strings attached. Do you qualify?

Los Angeles County is implementing a Medical Debt Relief Program to forgive over $183 million in medical debt for low-income residents.
#prostate-cancer
Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I'm a urologist treating prostate cancer patients like Joe Biden - here are 3 breakthroughs changing the game in 2025

Prostate cancer treatment is improving with new drugs and hormone therapies, providing patients better outcomes and comfort.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Doctor who worked with Biden shocked over cancer diagnosis - and claims former prez may have had disease for 'a decade'

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Joe Scarborough Stunned as Doc Suggests Biden's Had Cancer for 10 Years and Either Skipped Tests or Didn't Report'

Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I'm a urologist treating prostate cancer patients like Joe Biden - here are 3 breakthroughs changing the game in 2025

Prostate cancer treatment is improving with new drugs and hormone therapies, providing patients better outcomes and comfort.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Doctor who worked with Biden shocked over cancer diagnosis - and claims former prez may have had disease for 'a decade'

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US Elections

Joe Scarborough Stunned as Doc Suggests Biden's Had Cancer for 10 Years and Either Skipped Tests or Didn't Report'

Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Attacks on healthcare in war zones in 2024 reach new levels of horror' report

The number of attacks on healthcare in conflict zones reached a record high in 2024, with significant implications for health services.
#trump-administration
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

BREAKING: Pentagon orders immediate stop to gender-affirming care for transgender troops

The Pentagon has halted gender-affirming health care for transgender service members despite prior court rulings favoring such care.
US politics
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Conservative lawmakers block Trump's tax-cut bill in major setback

House Republicans face significant challenges in passing their proposed tax breaks and spending cuts due to internal divisions.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Some congressional Republicans oppose defunding Planned Parenthood in Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill

Centrist Republican lawmakers are opposing efforts to defund Planned Parenthood in new legislation aimed at advancing Trump's policies.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NY AG James says she's suing Trump administration over cuts to health and social programs

Letitia James plans to sue the HHS to protect essential programs for vulnerable populations, calling out the Trump administration's harmful cuts.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

BREAKING: Pentagon orders immediate stop to gender-affirming care for transgender troops

The Pentagon has halted gender-affirming health care for transgender service members despite prior court rulings favoring such care.
US politics
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago

Conservative lawmakers block Trump's tax-cut bill in major setback

House Republicans face significant challenges in passing their proposed tax breaks and spending cuts due to internal divisions.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Some congressional Republicans oppose defunding Planned Parenthood in Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill

Centrist Republican lawmakers are opposing efforts to defund Planned Parenthood in new legislation aimed at advancing Trump's policies.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NY AG James says she's suing Trump administration over cuts to health and social programs

Letitia James plans to sue the HHS to protect essential programs for vulnerable populations, calling out the Trump administration's harmful cuts.
#advocacy
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Private Equity Took Over 1,000+ Disability, Elder Care Providers in Recent Years

fromTruthout
3 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Private Equity Took Over 1,000+ Disability, Elder Care Providers in Recent Years

fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Kosovo: Children with hearing impairments struggle at school DW 05/15/2025

Learning at school can be a challenge at the best of times. But for children with hearing impairments who can't hear the teacher and can't talk to classmates, every day is a struggle.
Education
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Opinion: How other states are protecting their core services amid budget cuts

California faces budget negotiations amid a significant shortfall and growing needs driven by economic pressures, requiring urgent and fair leadership in policymaking.
#world-trade-center-health-program
NYC politics
fromABC News
1 month ago

As health program stalls and certifications stop, some critically ill 9/11 responders are left without care

Patients with 9/11 related illnesses face delays in cancer treatment due to administrative issues within the World Trade Center Health Program.
fromNewsday
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Sens. Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand plan to grill RFK Jr. over state of 9/11 health program

NYC politics
fromABC News
1 month ago

As health program stalls and certifications stop, some critically ill 9/11 responders are left without care

Patients with 9/11 related illnesses face delays in cancer treatment due to administrative issues within the World Trade Center Health Program.
NYC politics
fromNewsday
3 weeks ago

Sens. Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand plan to grill RFK Jr. over state of 9/11 health program

Secretary Kennedy faces scrutiny over the World Trade Center Health Program amid layoffs concerns and the health of first responders.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Montana court strikes down ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors

Montana court strikes down gender-affirming care ban for transgender minors, citing constitutional rights and discrimination.
#surgery
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
UK news

No more resignations expected from CHI board over surgical springs scandal but Minister says 'retirements are due'

SF parents
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Probe into children's hip surgery scandal could look back 15 years

Concerns are rising over a potential scandal regarding unnecessary hip dysplasia surgeries performed on children since 2010.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
UK news

No more resignations expected from CHI board over surgical springs scandal but Minister says 'retirements are due'

fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Pittsburgh Can't Vote on Whether to Divest From Genocide in May Election

"The Not On Our Dime campaign aimed to empower voters to decide on the use of tax dollars concerning companies involved in genocide or apartheid, reflecting deep community values."
NYC politics
#public-health
Mental health
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Why Has America Ignored Its Best Addiction Treatment?

Buprenorphine can effectively reduce cravings for opioids and lower overdose risks, yet its utilization remains stalled in the U.S.
Mental health
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Why Has America Ignored Its Best Addiction Treatment?

Buprenorphine can effectively reduce cravings for opioids and lower overdose risks, yet its utilization remains stalled in the U.S.
NYC startup
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

Elizabeth Holmes' partner is reportedly doing something unbelievably brazen

Billy Evans is launching a health care startup similar to Theranos despite Elizabeth Holmes' infamous fraud case.
#patient-care
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Nobody's Controlling Your Decisions?' Bret Baier Asks RFK Jr. About Ex-Running Mate's Accusation

Kennedy defended Dr. Casey Means, emphasizing her commitment to innovative medicine, stating that she's driven by genuine health improvements rather than the traditional billing mindset of the medical field.
SF politics
Non-profit organizations
fromkffhealthnews.org
1 month ago

HIV Testing and Prevention Efforts Gutted as Trump Funding Cuts Sweep U.S. South

Nonprofits face severe funding cuts affecting their healthcare services, risking the health of vulnerable populations, especially those living with HIV.
#mental-health
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Probe under way as Dail told consultants are creating private companies to divert public patients from waiting lists

Significant concerns arise over conflicts of interest in public healthcare and the misuse of public resources for private businesses.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

New law makes California ERs key to helping victims of domestic violence, human trafficking

Health care workers are the first line, the first people who victims are likely to encounter, and certainly the first they're more likely to trust.
Healthcare
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Medical anthropology pioneer Arthur Kleinman to retire- Harvard Gazette

"Care, critically understood and practiced, matters most," he told a packed lecture hall last week. "This is at the center of whatever claim I can make to wisdom and truth."
Medicine
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Happiest City in the World Right Now-and No, It's Not in Finland

If there's one takeaway from our extensive research, it's this: no single city can be labelled as the absolute best at ensuring the happiness of its citizens over the long haul.
New York City
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Help! My Mother Has Some Strange Ideas About Underwear That Are Causing a Major Mess in My House. This Has to Stop.

To make your mother’s doctor visit more appealing, consider framing it around her interests, like discussing knee pain or skincare, which may encourage her.
Parenting
#community-support
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Kerry mother in fight for son's care - 'I'm tormented from this... I must fight for him'

The mother of Anthony O'Carroll expressed her worries regarding his long-term care after he was injured during the Southern 100 Road Races on the Isle of Man in August 2024.
UK news
Cancer
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

How Immunotherapy Changed My Mom's Cancer Diagnosis: A Thank You to Libtayo and the Medical Teams Behind It | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Immunotherapy like Libtayo can significantly improve cancer treatment outcomes, even in complex cases.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Doctor operating safer supply clinics billed OHIP $2.5M last year | CBC News

Dr. Suman Koka, running addiction clinics in Ontario, is billing the province $2.5 million annually, drawing criticism for prescribing opioids to fentanyl users.
Toronto startup
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Fired, rehired, and fired again: Some federal workers find they're suddenly uninsured

Waterfield expressed her shock after being fired, stating, 'I've never before experienced this, and never for the life of me thought the federal government would treat people like that.'
Healthcare
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Here's where Luigi Mangione's cases stand before his arraignment Friday

Luigi Mangione is charged with murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the DOJ seeking the death penalty for the crime.
Right-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | I'm a dentist suing Michigan over implicit-bias training - that says only some people can be racist

A Michigan dentist is suing over an implicit-bias-training mandate he sees as discriminatory to health-care professionals.
Healthcare
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Dispute involving Affordable Care Act's preventive care coverage faces Supreme Court

The Supreme Court case may determine whether Americans have free access to preventive care under the Affordable Care Act.
Social justice
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Brooklyn's seniors, disabled demand 'Hands off Social Security!'

Seniors and disabled individuals protested to protect Social Security from perceived threats posed by high-profile figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
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