NPR’s Don Gonyea speaks with Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, about having to open a field hospital amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
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Democrats Hope To Beef Up Medicare With Dental, Vision And Hearing Benefits
When Medicare began in 1965, its backers expected benefits to expand over time, but politics have mostly stymied that. Congressional Democrats are trying again, as part of a $3.5 trillion budget plan.
Hard Lessons From Detroit, A City That Tried To Privatize Public Health
With bankruptcy looming in 2012, Detroit largely dismantled its public health department. Years later, that decision offers a cautionary tale to other U.S. cities as the painful rebuilding continues.
One Medical Employees Say Concierge Care Provider Is Putting Profits Over Patients
Employees at the health care company One Medical have accused the provider of mismanagement, less focus on patients and poor working conditions. Company leadership has denied the claims.
Uninsured Or Unemployed? You Might Be Missing Out On Free Health Insurance
Millions of people who need insurance are eligible for free health care plans. A special enrollment period is ending on Aug. 15. Here’s how to sign up in time.
Long Drives, Costly Flights, And Wearying Waits: What Abortion Requires In The South
Restrictive abortion laws across the South mean more women are traveling across state lines to find safe services.
Thirteen Million People In The U.S. Have Two Weeks To Apply For Free Health Insurance
About 13 million uninsured people in the U.S. are eligible for free health insurance plans. They have two weeks left to apply.
The Federal Government Is Making HIV Prevention Treatment Free — But There’s A Catch
The brand-name version of the once-daily pill that is 99% effective at preventing HIV used to cost upwards of $1,800 a month. Federal guidance now makes getting the drug with insurance cheeper.
Proposed Law Would End Health Insurance ‘Birthday Rule’ That Snags New Parents
The bill, introduced by U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas, could save some parents from unexpected (and sometimes massive) medical bills.
Are You A COVID Long Hauler? Send Us Your Questions About Living With Chronic Illness
COVID-19 symptoms can linger for months after recovery, commonly known as ‘post-COVID syndrome.’ NPR’s Consider This podcast would like to hear your questions about living with long COVID.
