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‘Medicaid unwinding’ can be dangerous for those who need opioid addiction medications
States overhauling Medicaid rolls have accidentally dropped eligible people from coverage, sometimes for months. That can be dangerous for those who need opioid addiction medications.
‘Medicaid unwinding’ can be dangerous for those who need opioid addiction medications
States overhauling Medicaid rolls have accidentally dropped eligible people from coverage, sometimes for months. That can be dangerous for those who need opioid addiction medications.
Florida’s 6-week abortion ban is now in effect, curbing access across the South
Florida has been a major access point for abortion in the South. Now its residents, along with thousands more in the region, will have to seek abortion care elsewhere after six weeks of pregnancy.
Florida’s 6-week abortion ban is now in effect, curbing access across the South
Florida has been a major access point for abortion in the South. Now its residents, along with thousands more in the region, will have to seek abortion care elsewhere after six weeks of pregnancy.
As conservative states target trans rights, a Florida teen flees for a better life
High school sophomore Josie felt Florida officials were threatening her health care and ability to be feel safe at school. So she left. Other families of trans youth are plotting their exits as well.
High inflation and housing costs force Americans to delay needed health care
Close to 40% of surveyed Americans, a record high, put off medical care last year because of finances. Americans are delaying or skipping doctor’s visits, dental and vision care, and medications.
How hospitals in southwest Florida are coping with the surge in patients after Hurricane Ian
A hospital on the southwest coast of Florida has seen a surge of patients in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Reporter Stephanie Colombini traveled there to see how the health care system is coping.
States pass laws to guarantee rights to visit patients, even during a pandemic
During the pandemic, nursing homes and hospitals often banned visitors, often for months. Although restrictions have eased, some states are passing “right to visit” laws for future pandemics.
Military Medics Tapped To Ramp Up Vaccine Rollout
Military medics who are normally deployed to combat zones are now on a feel-good mission at home. They are helping to administer COVID-19 vaccinations at a dozen sites across the country.
Florida Health Workers Say They’re Feeling The Strain Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
The surge in Florida’s coronavirus cases is straining the health care system that’s trying to save as many people as possible and protect doctors and nurses from getting sick.
