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Courts Order Delay Of Trump Administration’s Health Care ‘Conscience Rights’ Rule
The rule was intended to protect health care workers who refuse to assist in procedures like abortion because of religious or moral beliefs. Plaintiffs argue the rule could put patient safety at risk.
Hospitals Earn Little From Suing For Unpaid Bills. For Patients, It Can Be ‘Ruinous’
When patients can’t afford to pay their medical bills, many hospitals offer a payment plan — or free or discounted care. But some try to collect by suing patients and garnishing their wages.
Florida Wants To Import Medicine From Canada. But How Would That Work?
A bill that the governor signed this month would let Florida make bulk purchases of prescription drugs from Canada. It’s now law but still faces big hurdles that could keep it from becoming reality.
Rural Health: Financial Insecurity Plagues Many Who Live With Disability
Having to come up with $1,000 unexpectedly can be a challenge for anyone. NPR’s recent poll on rural health found that’s especially true for one group: people with disabilities.
‘Patients Will Die’: One County’s Challenge To Trump’s ‘Conscience Rights’ Rule
California’s Santa Clara County argues that if the rule goes into effect in July, the county will suffer irreparable harm in terms of patient care and staffing costs.
‘Patients Will Die’: One County’s Challenge To Trump’s ‘Conscience Rights’ Rule
California’s Santa Clara County argues that if the rule goes into effect in July, the county will suffer irreparable harm in terms of patient care and staffing costs.
Old Fight, New Front: AIDS Activists Want Lower Drug Prices. Now!
In the 1980s, ACT UP demanded action from the U.S. government and got results with drama. AIDS activists today have fresh tactics for their new goal: a more affordable HIV prevention pill.
AIDS Activists Take On The High Price Of HIV Prevention Pill
In the 1980s, AIDS activists demanded action from the U.S. government in a dramatic way, and got results. Now, they have a new goal: more affordable access to an HIV prevention pill.
Tylenol For Infants And Children Is The Same. Why Does 1 Cost 3 Times More?
Infants’ Tylenol is the same strength as Children’s Tylenol. Turns out, the price difference has to do with packaging and safety features.
Trump Administration’s Proposed HHS Rule Would Redefine What ‘Sex’ Means
The Health and Human Services Department has proposed to end Obama-era rules that protect transgender people from discrimination in health care. That could impact the Trump administration’s plan to fight HIV.
