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What The End Of The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency Will Mean For Older Adults

Biden’s decision buys a few more months under the emergency.

The Next Covid-19 Crisis, May 11th And Our Missing Healthcare Leadership

The Biden administration just announced on May 11 it will end our Pandemic emergency declaration and this could test both health care and the economy. Crippled by vacancies in key health care leadership, what will the “end” of the Covid-19 health emerg…

TBD Health Raises $4.4 Million In Seed Funding To Democratize Access To Inclusive Sexual Care

With this new financing, TBD Health is expanding to all 50 states, democratizing access to its sexual healthcare offerings, consisting of at-home STD testing and emergency contraception available via telehealth or in-person in its Las Vegas Care hub.

‘We Can’t Look Away’: Documentary ANXIOUS NATION Explores The Rise In Anxiety In Children

Like adults, children feel worried from time to time, and that’s normal. But anxiety disorder is an illness that needs treatment — and it’s a growing problem among children, teenagers and young adults.

Calling All Members Of Congress: Do You Know Your District’s Health?

Today’s unveiling of the Congressional District Health Dashboard offers policymakers a new and important resource.

Elevance Health Reports $949 Million Profit Thanks To Medicaid Enrollment Growth

Elevance Health reported $949 million in fourth quarter profits as the health insurer benefitted from higher premiums and growth in its government businesses of Medicaid coverage for poor Americans and Medicare Advantage for seniors.

Elevance Health To Buy Louisiana Blue Cross Plan

Elevance Health will buy Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, adding to its family of Anthem Blue Cross plans in 14 other states.

What We Can Learn About Homelessness From ‘Rough Sleepers’

Here are some insights gleaned from Dr. Jim O’Connell, president of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program and Tracy Kidder, whose book describing the years he embedded with the Boston street team, “Rough Sleepers,” was just published.

Close The Border To Canadian Health Care

Canada’s healthcare system was once the country’s pride and joy. But as the program enters its seventh decade, public opinion is starting to turn.

UnitedHealth Group Reports $4.7 Billion Profit As Optum And Health Plans Maintain Momentum

UnitedHealth Group’s profits eclipsed $4.76 billion in the fourth quarter as the healthcare giant’s UnitedHealthcare insurance plans and Optum health services maintained growth.