The annual enrollment period for health plans under the Affordable Care Act is underway and Florida is expected to lead the nation in signups. Despite legal challenges to the law, it remains popular.
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You Can Get A Master’s In Medical Cannabis In Maryland
The University of Maryland, Baltimore, now has a master’s program dedicated to the science and therapeutics of medical weed because of a growing number of students looking for expertise in the field.
High-Ranking Dog Provides Key Training For Military’s Medical Students
Service dogs are a common sight at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, near Washington, D.C. But this special canine trains would-be healers how to pick the right dog for a wounded veteran.
‘Just The Right Policy’: Pete Buttigieg On His ‘Medicare For All Who Want It’ Plan
The South Bend, Ind., mayor explains his health care overhaul plan — “Medicare for all,” as well as private insurance — and differentiates it from other Democratic presidential candidates’ plans.
HHS Sues Drugmaker Gilead Over PrEP Patent Infringement
The federal government is suing drugmaker Gilead for alleged patent infringement. The suit charges the company violated patents on “PrEP” drugs that are used to prevent HIV infection.
Federal Judge Throws Out ‘Conscience Rights’ Rule For Health Care Workers
A federal judge has thrown out the Trump administration’s “conscience rights” rule for health care workers.
The Air Ambulance Billed More Than The Lung Transplant Surgeon
After Tom Saputo underwent double lung transplant surgery in 2018, he was stunned by the more than $11,000 bill for his share of a 27-mile air ambulance ride from one hospital to another.
This Ohio Addiction Recovery Program Uses Opioid Settlement Money To Help Patients
With opioid settlement money, Ohio’s Cuyahoga County created an addiction recovery program that helps patients after they’re discharged from the ER. Now, officials want to expand the program.
Trump Administration Plans To Roll Back Anti-Discrimination Rules Tied To HHS Funding
The Trump administration wants to roll back anti-discrimination rules tied to Health & Human Services spending, meaning groups could refuse a client based on sexual orientation, gender or religion.
This Congolese Doctor Discovered Ebola But Never Got Credit For It — Until Now
Dr. Jean-Jacques Muyembe first confronted a mysterious, bloody disease in 1976. But credit for the discovery went to Belgian researchers.
