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US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Oregon state Rep. flips from Republican to Democrat, citing gay son

Oregon state Rep. Cyrus Javadi switched from Republican to Democrat, citing GOP opposition to pragmatic policies and attacks on LGBTQ+ books and his gay son.
#medicaid
Healthcare
fromDocumented
2 months ago

How Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Will Cut Health Care in New York - Documented

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act significantly cuts Medicaid and threatens the Essential Plan, impacting health coverage for millions in NYC.
#medicare
fromFuturism
1 week ago
Public health

Medicare Will Start Paying AI Companies a Share of Any Claims They Automatically Reject

fromFuturism
1 week ago
Public health

Medicare Will Start Paying AI Companies a Share of Any Claims They Automatically Reject

US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Medicare negotiations underway to lower prices for next batch of drugs

Medicare continues negotiations on drug prices, initiated during Biden's term, despite Trump's claims of executive progress.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

The Sunday Independent's View: Dignity of Harvey Morrison Sherratt's grieving parents is an example to all

Civic restraint and measured disagreement remain essential as political and social discourse becomes increasingly toxic and drives people away from public life.
Public health
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Top pediatricians buck RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine meddling on COVID shot guidance

COVID-19 hospitalization rates in young children remain high, with recommendations for vaccinations focusing on high-risk groups.
Insurers may struggle with conflicting recommendations on vaccine coverage, particularly between the CDC and medical groups.
#nih
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Cancelling mRNA studies is the highest irresponsibility

The rest of the world will continue to support mRNA technology, essential for pandemic recovery.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario doctors don't get paid when they treat uninsured patients. Here's how that might change | CBC News

Dr. Bernard Ho stated, "We see them all the time. And unfortunately, we're not paid for them," highlighting the ongoing issue of treating patients without health insurance in Toronto.
Toronto
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

We're Starting to See the Fallout From the Supreme Court's Big Anti-Trans Ruling

The 8th Circuit upheld Arkansas' gender-affirming care ban for minors, signaling a troubling trend in judicial rulings against trans rights.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Gov. Healey signs 'strongest law in America' protecting gender-affirming care

The act will prevent sensitive data, including the practising doctor's name, from being disclosed. The law will prohibit Massachusetts-based authorities from working with federal and out-of-state healthcare investigations, including abortions.
LGBT
#ivf
#medicaid-cuts
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

JD Vance Says Medicaid Cuts for Millions "Immaterial" Compared to Funding ICE

J.D. Vance downplayed Medicaid cuts, calling them "minutiae," despite warnings of thousands of preventable deaths annually.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Sanders: GOP Budget Bill Is "Most Dangerous" Legislation in Modern US History

Senator Bernie Sanders labels the Republican budget bill as a detrimental attack on healthcare that could lead to numerous deaths and loss of insurance for millions.
LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Nurses protest Kaiser's cut to transgender care for young people in SF: Here's what both sides say

Nurses protested Kaiser Permanente's pause on gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19, citing pressure from the Trump Administration.
#transgender-rights
fromKqed
1 month ago
LGBT

'Nowhere Else to Go': SF Families Protest Kaiser's New Limits on Gender-Affirming Care | KQED

fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
SF LGBT

The Supreme Court Just Made Trans Kids' Lives a Lot Harder. But Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" Would Make Things Far Worse.

fromKqed
1 month ago
LGBT

'Nowhere Else to Go': SF Families Protest Kaiser's New Limits on Gender-Affirming Care | KQED

fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
SF LGBT

The Supreme Court Just Made Trans Kids' Lives a Lot Harder. But Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" Would Make Things Far Worse.

US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump voters wanted lower medical bills. But for millions, bills are about to go up

Changes to healthcare policy under the Trump administration are likely to increase medical debt among Americans.
#kaiser-permanente
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Contortions of Josh Hawley

Hawley initially opposed Medicaid cuts but ultimately voted for a bill that will significantly reduce funding and increase uninsured Americans.
#lgbtq
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Children's National Hospital caves under Trump's pressure & ends gender-affirming care for trans patients

fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
LGBT

Children's National Hospital caves under Trump's pressure & ends gender-affirming care for trans patients

fromIndependent
1 month ago

Revealed: Just two children have had urgent spinal operations abroad despite ministerial order

Only two children in need of urgent spinal surgeries have received treatment abroad this year, even after a legal directive mandated the HSE to provide options for all children with scoliosis.
Public health
#trump-administration
fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

After a dramatic vote, the Senate pushes ahead on Trump's tax break and spending cut plan

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

After a dramatic vote, the Senate pushes ahead on Trump's tax break and spending cut plan

fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

As Children's Hospital LA closes its gender-affirming care center, advocates worry kids' lives are on the line'

The Center for Transyouth Health and Development, one of the oldest public providers of gender-affirming care in the U.S., will close by July 22.
LGBT
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Reform-led council calls for more social care visas

Reform UK-led council urges government to reconsider ending health and social care visas for overseas workers due to severe staffing risks.
Cannabis
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

A Proposed Law Could Let VA Doctors Discuss Cannabis

Veterans are seeking more options for PTSD treatment, including conversations about cannabis with their doctors.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

RFK Jr. may be about to demolish preventive health panel, health groups fear

"This is very worrying, because if past is prologue, it may suggest that they are preparing to eliminate or emasculate the committee," Peter Lurie, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, told The New York Times.
Public health
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

6 in 10 Americans Back Medicare for All - Poll

Poll results show strong support for Medicare for All, with nearly 60% of Americans in favor and only 27% against.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Hundreds of women face potentially longer journey for maternity care in patient safety move

Higher risk pregnant women in Galway may need to travel further for care, impacting 200 to 300 individuals annually.
Public health
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Californians might never know if their doctor is an addict if bill passes

Assembly Bill 408 supports a confidential diversion program for doctors with substance use disorders, prioritizing treatment over public discipline.
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Public Health at a Crossroads: What Death Trends Reveal About America's Policy Failures - Social Media Explorer

The findings highlight that heart disease and cancer lead to over 1.3 million deaths annually in the U.S., with many being preventable through early intervention.
Public health
Health
fromMedCity News
2 months ago

Debunked Episode 17: Is Big Pharma Prepared for Impact of Trump Administration's Health Policies? - MedCity News

Trump administration's healthcare policy changes threaten medical research viability and public health.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

How The Big Beautiful Bill Can Shake up Healthcare in New York

Significant cuts to New York's healthcare system will lead to vast job losses and reduced services, affecting millions of residents and healthcare workers.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Drops Video Receipts on Trump Broken Promises' in Big Beautiful Bill'

Senator Thom Tillis criticized Trump's bill for breaking Medicaid promises, claiming it would betray Trump's commitments to supporters.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Disaster-Worn Mansfield, Louisiana, Needs a Modernized Hospital. The Big, Beautiful Bill Could Ruin Its Plans.

I just hope that the people who are making these decisions have thought deeply about it and have some context of the real-world implications, he said, because it's going to affect us as a hospital and going to affect our patients.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Congressional Equality Caucus rips House Republicans' bill abandoning transgender veterans' health care

"Instead of prioritizing the needs of our nation's veterans, Republicans in Congress used this appropriations bill to take another swing at transgender veterans," said Rep. Mark Takano. "Republicans are not only working to permanently codify this ban on medically necessary care for trans veterans but also expand it with this bill."
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US supreme court rules key provision of Obamacare constitutional

The Supreme Court upheld Obamacare's provision on preventive health services, emphasizing political appointees' influence over healthcare decisions, which heightens stakes in health policy.
US politics
#abortion
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

US Supreme Court backs South Carolina effort to defund Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court's ruling allows South Carolina to cut Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood, impacting reproductive healthcare access.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
US politics

Donald Trump Is Still Trying to Have It Both Ways on Abortion

The Trump administration's undoing of Biden-era abortion guidelines has created significant ambiguity regarding emergency medical care regulations.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Donald Trump Is Still Trying to Have It Both Ways on Abortion

The Trump administration's undoing of Biden-era abortion guidelines has created significant ambiguity regarding emergency medical care regulations.
#gender-affirming-care
#abortion-rights
#vaccines
Public health
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump's First Surgeon General Sounds the Alarm on RFK Jr. Gutting Vaccine Board

Dr. Jerome Adams warns Secretary Kennedy's removal of the entire ACIP may undermine public trust in vaccines.
ACIP's expertise is crucial for informed vaccine policy, and politics should not dictate its membership.
LGBT
fromChicago Tribune
1 year ago

Steve Chapman: Here's why we shouldn't deprive transgender kids of medical options

The debate over transgender medical care has intensified, leading to legislative bans in multiple states against gender-affirming care for minors.
#medicare-advantage
LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law barring gender-affirming care for youth

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law banning puberty blockers and hormone therapies for transgender minors, igniting debate over youth healthcare rights.
#veterans-affairs
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

MPs have personal beliefs, but also solemn duties: that's why they must reject the assisted dying bill this week | Gordon Brown

The assisted dying bill lacks adequate provisions for high-quality palliative care, undermining true patient choice.
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Who Is on RFK, Jr.'s New Vaccine PanelAnd What Will They Do?

Several of the new ACIP members have expressed public support for vaccines, but a number of them have also expressed scepticism. This could lead to serious public health implications.
Public health
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Could foreign medical students in Germany be charged tuition fees?

Under the CDU's proposal, foreign medical students in Germany may face tuition fees if they do not commit to practicing in rural areas post-graduation.
Germany politics
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Cervical screening invites to change in England

Cervical screening invitations for women 25-49 will shift from every three years to every five years in England for those with negative tests.
#california
UK news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Vaginal mesh surgery: I had to go abroad and pay thousands for surgery that, up until 2018, was free to women in this country'

There is a growing push to lift the pause on vaginal mesh surgeries for urinary incontinence in Ireland.
Healthcare
fromtime.com
3 months ago

What the Trump Administration Rescinding Emergency Abortion Guidance Means for Care

The Trump Administration's reversal of abortion guidance creates healthcare confusion, risking patient safety during emergencies.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

You Will Never See a More Vivid Example of What Is Running Through Republicans' Heads Right Now Than This

Joni Ernst's response during a town hall highlights the disconnect between elected officials and constituents over critical policy issues.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Maine will let abortion-pill prescribers keep their names off labels

Maine's new law allows healthcare providers to use facility names instead of personal names on abortion medication labels for safety.
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Abortion Opponents Are Using "Junk Science" Studies to Target Mifepristone

The effort to question mifepristone's safety is based on flawed studies, which some mainstream researchers argue misrepresent the drug's risks and benefits.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Exclusive: US veterans agency orders scientists not to publish in journals without clearance

VA physicians and scientists are now required to obtain approval from political appointees before speaking publicly or publishing, limiting transparency and academic freedom.
US news
Retirement
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Commentary: If people taking care of our elders get deported, will anyone take their place?

The U.S. faces a caregiver shortage amid increasing demand as the population ages, worsened by potential immigration restrictions.
fromSan Jose Inside
3 months ago

Gov. Newsom Says Elderly and Disabled with More than $2,000 Could Lose Medi-Cal

"It's draconian - $2,000 is no safety net for people," said Kim Selfon, an attorney with Bet Tzedek, a legal services organization in Los Angeles.
Retirement
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