The public outrage unleashed by the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO echoes the anti-banking fury after the financial crisis and comes as populist economic fatigue helped re-elect Donald Trump.
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Through ‘The Loss Mother’s Stone,’ mothers share their grief from losing a child to stillbirth
Through her work, photographer Nancy Borowick says she hopes to draw awareness to women’s stories, educate Americans and destigmatize the conversation that occurs between doctors and patients.
A suspect is in custody. Some Americans are celebrating his alleged actions
Five days after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in Manhattan, police arrested 26 year old Luigi Mangione in Pennsylvania. He’s facing charges including murder, the illegal possession of a firearm, and lying about his identity.
Authorities believe they have arrested the person responsible for gunning down the CEO of a health insurance company. What have we learned about Luigi Mangione, and his possible motivations?
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Trump could change how Medicaid is funded using state block grants
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks with health policy researcher Robin Rudowitz about the prospect of cuts to Medicaid and what impact that would have.
Doctors dealing with childhood obesity are getting trained in empathy at schools
Pediatricians historically have not had much instruction on how to deal with childhood obesity. But now medical schools are starting to train their students on leading with empathy.
After a shocking shooting, Americans vent feelings about health insurance
The death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson triggered a deluge of painful stories about health care denials on social media.
Anthem plans to put time limits on anesthesia coverage, alarming doctors
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield says it will put time limits on anesthesia care starting next year. Doctors and elected officials, including in New York and Connecticut, are asking it to change course.
Afghan women reportedly barred from studying nursing and midwivery
Several sources confirm the Taliban pronouncement, part of ongoing efforts to curtail education for girls and women. Women studying these subjects say they were barred from classes this week.
The future of Biden’s plan for Medicaid to cover obesity drugs
Drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy and Zepbound could be covered by Medicare or Medicaid under a new proposal from the Biden administration.
A look at the think tank that may shape Trump’s health policies
RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz are headline grabbers for sure. But here’s the think tank that might inform Trump’s behind the scenes efforts on health policy. They’re all about the free market.
