Millions of new parents in the U.S. are swamped by medical debt during and after pregnancy, forcing many to cut back on food, clothing, and other essentials.
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Medical residents are starting to avoid states with abortion bans, data shows
A new analysis shows that students graduating from U.S. medical schools were less likely to apply this year for residencies across specialties in states with restrictions on abortion.
States consider whether to add coverage for some obesity medicines
Medicaid is required to cover almost all drugs, but Congress specifically excluded those for weight loss. Even so, 16 states now cover Wegovy. Others are considering it, but it could strain budgets.
How the government is trying to stop rogue brokers from plaguing ACA enrollees
Federal regulators are trying to prevent bad actors from switching unknowing consumers’ Obamacare coverage. Their fixes risk making enrollment so cumbersome that people won’t want to sign up.
Could better asthma inhalers help patients, and the planet too?
Some doctors are promoting propellant-free inhalers over puff inhalers that emit greenhouse gases. Climate change can exacerbate respiratory ills because of more fires, air pollution and allergens.
Could better asthma inhalers help patients, and the planet too?
Some doctors are promoting propellant-free inhalers over puff inhalers that emit greenhouse gases. Climate change can exacerbate respiratory ills because of more fires, air pollution and allergens.
When PTO stands for ‘pretend time off’: Doctors struggle to take real breaks
What’s a typical vacation activity for doctors? Work. A new study finds that most physicians do work on a typical day off. In this essay, a family doctor considers why that is and why it matters.
In ‘The Unexpected,’ Emily Oster tackles the emotional toll of difficult pregnancies
The economist made a name for herself using data to challenge the accepted rules of pregnancy. Now, she’s returning to the topic with a book on how to navigate its complications.
In ‘The Unexpected,’ Emily Oster tackles the emotional toll of difficult pregnancies
The economist made a name for herself using data to challenge the accepted rules of pregnancy. Now, she’s returning to the topic with a book on how to navigate its complications.
After downsizing health care for years, Pentagon says medical readiness was a casualty
Former combat surgeons warn it won’t be easy to restore medical readiness to where it was during the last war, much less where is needs to be for the next one.
