The only public psychiatric hospital in Montana had important federal funding pulled after failing to correct patient safety issues, which resulted in deaths. Advocates worry things will get worse.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill banning abortions after 15 weeks
Florida is the latest state to pass legislation that further restricts access to abortion. The new law bans abortions after 15 weeks, but doesn’t have exceptions for rape, incest or human trafficking.
What the White House’s actions on medical debt could mean for consumers
The Biden administration announced new measures to ease the financial burden of high medical bills. Here’s how the measures can help and what’s still missing to protect patients.
Who doesn’t text in 2022? Most state Medicaid programs
Though the majority of Medicaid recipients have smartphones, most states will rely on snail mail and email to tell people their coverage is at risk with the end of the COVID public health emergency.
The new White House COVID czar calls for calm as cases rise, driven by BA.2
The country is in a good place in the pandemic, but we should prepare for an unpredictable future, according to the latest assessment from the new White House coronavirus boss.
‘Pandemic, Inc.’ author says financial predators made more than $1 billion off COVID
In his new book, ProPublica reporter J. David McSwane says a shocking number of companies that received funds at the beginning of the pandemic to distribute protective gear had no experience doing so.
Texas doctors are worried for their patients losing access to gender-affirming care
Doctors and hospitals in Texas have discontinued gender-affirming care for trans youth. The move has those who do this care worried about their patients.
The Capitol fox fascinated folks. But no one mentioned the cost of rabies treatment
Rabies deaths are extremely rare in the U.S., thanks to the effectiveness of the post-exposure prophylaxis treatment that exists. But the cost of those lifesaving shots can be extremely high.
Yvonne van Amerongen: How can we reimagine elder care around human connection?
In a small village, residents enjoy time at the pub, the theater, and the park—all while living with dementia. Yvonne van Amerongen shares how we can reimagine dementia care with a social approach.
It’s not just doctors and nurses. Veterinarians are burning out, too
A spike in pandemic pets is increasing shortages and burnout among veterinarians — a field that already had high rates of suicide. A new mental health initiative offers professional help for free.
