Category: Public Health

Biden Seeks $400 Billion to Buttress Long-Term Care. A Look at What’s at Stake.

Long-term care options are expensive and often out of reach for seniors and people with disabilities. The president has proposed a massive infusion of federal funding for home and community-based health services that advocates say will go a long way toward helping individuals and families.

‘Explained by KHN’: Health Insurance Help in Covid Relief Law

In this edition of “Explained by KHN” Emmarie Huetteman covers how the $1.9 trillion covid relief law will make health insurance coverage significantly more affordable for millions of people.

The Gender Vaccine Gap: More Women Than Men Are Getting Covid Shots

A KHN examination of state vaccine statistics shows that more women than men have gotten covid vaccines. Experts cite demographic realities of those who were part of the initial rollout but also women’s greater likelihood to seek preventive health care.

The Gender Vaccine Gap: More Women Than Men Are Getting Covid Shots

A KHN examination of state vaccine statistics shows that more women than men have gotten covid vaccines. Experts cite demographic realities of those who were part of the initial rollout but also women’s greater likelihood to seek preventive health care.

Week in review: 14 COVID-19 stats to know

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5 actions that promote COVID-19 vaccine equity

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73K+ open COVID-19 vaccine appointments available in Mississippi; experts cite vaccine hesitancy

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CDC director: Racism a public health threat

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Michigan surge strategy: Biden sends federal resources, isn’t boosting vaccine supply

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4 major health systems join Northwell’s new gun violence prevention campaign

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