The White House announced Tuesday it will begin distribution of free HIV-prevention medication to people without prescription drug coverage. It’s part of Trump’s plan to end HIV in the U.S. by 2030.
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After A Freak Accident, A Doctor Finds Insight Into ‘Living Life And Facing Death’
In 1990, BJ Miller was electrocuted by a train. That accident during college took most of his limbs, but the event and his recovery inspired him to pursue a career as a palliative care physician.
Which Health Care Strategy Has The Edge Among Democrats And Swing Voters?
Fans of Medicare for All are betting that most Democrats who vote have moved left since 2008, at least on health care. But results from a mix of recent polls suggest voters’ views aren’t clear-cut.
Which Health Care Strategy Has The Edge Among Democrats And Swing Voters?
Fans of Medicare for All are betting that most Democrats who vote have moved left since 2008, at least on health care. But results from a mix of recent polls suggest voters’ views aren’t clear-cut.
As University Hospital Hounds Debtors, Doctors Say It’s Doing Harm
The University of Virginia Health System has sued more than 36,000 patients for unpaid medical bills. NPR’s Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks Dr. Michael Williams, who is fighting the practice.
Opinion: Emergency Rooms Shouldn’t Be Parking Lots For Patients
Patients in hospital ERs can wait hours for inpatient beds to open up. The delays can be maddening. A solution for this longstanding problem has been elusive in the U.S., despite progress elsewhere.
When Teens Abuse Parents, Shame and Secrecy Make It Hard to Seek Help
Most people think domestic violence involves an adult abusing an intimate partner or a child, but children can also threaten, bully and attack family members. Some abused parents are speaking out.
Black Mothers Get Less Treatment For Their Postpartum Depression
After they give birth, black women are more likely than other women to suffer from postpartum depression, but many can’t get treatment, or avoid it because they fear government scrutiny.
Future Of Surprise Medical Billing Legislation Remains Uncertain
The summer kicked off with a blitz of government activity to end surprise medical billing, but lobbying, impeachment, and policy arguments have left the future of the legislation up in the air.
‘Food Pharmacies’ In Clinics: When The Diagnosis Is Chronic Hunger
It’s hard to manage chronic conditions without a steady source of healthy food. That’s why health care providers are setting up food pantries — right inside hospitals and clinics.
