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Hey Trump: It's Time to Release Your Medical Records

An informed electorate is essential in a fair election

Oct 21, 2024
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Biden Administration Proposes Expanded Access to Contraception

Private insurers would have to cover all prescribed contraceptives without cost-sharing

Oct 21, 2024
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Opinion
The Cure to Gun Violence Begins at the Ballot Box, Not the Trauma Bay

The most impactful solutions extend beyond the clinical walls to the halls of government

Oct 20, 2024
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Opinion
Women and Children First -- Or Not

A look at the presidential candidates' records on maternal and child health

Oct 19, 2024
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Opinion
Doctors, Not AI, Should Authorize Treatments

A new California law shows the way

Oct 18, 2024
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As Election Nears, Trump Is Still Not Sharing Any Health Details

If elected, he would be the oldest person to become president

Oct 17, 2024
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Three States Renew Effort to Reduce Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone

Lawsuit aims to require three in-person doctor visits, bar drug's use after 7 weeks of pregnancy

Oct 17, 2024
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Pop Star Falls to His Death; Trump the 'Father of IVF'? Columbia Doc's Retractions

Health news and commentary gathered by Ƶ staff

Oct 17, 2024
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Use of Prior Authorization Up in Medicare Advantage Plans, Senate Report Finds

Post-acute care services targeted for coverage denials

Oct 17, 2024
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Lawmakers Pan DEA's Leaked Plans for Telehealth

Meanwhile, a third extension of current rules is in the works

Oct 16, 2024
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Private Forums Show Canadian Doctors Struggle With Euthanizing Vulnerable Patients

Some doctors fear moving forward even with cases that meet nation's legal requirements

Oct 16, 2024
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Stop the Medicare Payment Cut and Pass a Permanent Fix, House Members Urge Leaders

The Medicare fee schedule is "inherently broken," says bipartisan letter from 233 members

Oct 15, 2024
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Docs Demand Trump's Medical Records; Anesthesiologist's Sex Crimes; Daily Loneliness

Health news and commentary gathered by Ƶ staff

Oct 15, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Hospitals Unhappy With New Requirement to Report Bed Capacity and COVID Count

One group calls it "needlessly heavy-handed"

Oct 14, 2024
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