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US politics
fromTruthout
7 hours ago

GOP Bill's Militarized Funding Boost Could Instead Keep Millions on Medicaid

The reconciliation bill reallocates over $150 billion from essential social services to militarization, impacting millions of Americans relying on aid.
#medicaid
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
3 weeks ago

School-based health centers in New York face uncertain future amid payment overhaul

School-based health centers are vital for providing accessible health care to underserved students in New York.
Healthcare
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

A fifth of Americans are on Medicaid. Some of them have no idea

Many Americans on Medicaid are unaware their insurance is from the program due to varying state names and private insurance involvement.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

GOP Suggests Major Changes to Medicaid

House Republicans propose $880 billion cuts to Medicaid and other healthcare programs, facing resistance from within their ranks and strong backlash from Democrats.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

States push Medicaid work rules, but few programs help enrollees find jobs

Medicaid can provide essential support in helping individuals gain employment and stability, but such cases are uncommon.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Resistance Grows as Proposed Cuts Threaten Health Care for Over 79 Million in US

The Nonviolent Medicaid Army is mobilizing against Medicaid cuts, advocating for health care as a fundamental human right.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

GOP Congressman Slips Up by Talking About Medicaid Cuts, Uh, Medicaid Reforms, I Should Say'

House Republicans plan Medicaid reforms signaling potential cuts, despite earlier assurances.
10.3 million Americans risk losing Medicaid under proposed spending bill reforms.
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
3 weeks ago

School-based health centers in New York face uncertain future amid payment overhaul

School-based health centers are vital for providing accessible health care to underserved students in New York.
Healthcare
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

A fifth of Americans are on Medicaid. Some of them have no idea

Many Americans on Medicaid are unaware their insurance is from the program due to varying state names and private insurance involvement.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 week ago

GOP Suggests Major Changes to Medicaid

House Republicans propose $880 billion cuts to Medicaid and other healthcare programs, facing resistance from within their ranks and strong backlash from Democrats.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

States push Medicaid work rules, but few programs help enrollees find jobs

Medicaid can provide essential support in helping individuals gain employment and stability, but such cases are uncommon.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Resistance Grows as Proposed Cuts Threaten Health Care for Over 79 Million in US

The Nonviolent Medicaid Army is mobilizing against Medicaid cuts, advocating for health care as a fundamental human right.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

GOP Congressman Slips Up by Talking About Medicaid Cuts, Uh, Medicaid Reforms, I Should Say'

House Republicans plan Medicaid reforms signaling potential cuts, despite earlier assurances.
10.3 million Americans risk losing Medicaid under proposed spending bill reforms.
#legal-issues
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

U.S. Prosecutors Accuse Large Insurers of Paying Kickbacks for Private Medicare Plans

The Justice Department has accused major health insurers of illegal kickbacks related to private Medicare plans.
NYC parents
fromShore News Network
1 month ago

Brooklyn man indicted for secretly filming patients at Nassau sleep center

A former employee has been indicted for using hidden cameras disguised as smoke detectors to record patients in bathrooms.
NYC parents
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

Nurse accused of pulling mother's breathing tube. She 'wanted her to go in peace,' cops say

A nurse practitioner was arrested for manslaughter after allegedly removing her mother's breathing tube in a hospital, claiming she wanted her to die peacefully.
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

U.S. Prosecutors Accuse Large Insurers of Paying Kickbacks for Private Medicare Plans

The Justice Department has accused major health insurers of illegal kickbacks related to private Medicare plans.
NYC parents
fromShore News Network
1 month ago

Brooklyn man indicted for secretly filming patients at Nassau sleep center

A former employee has been indicted for using hidden cameras disguised as smoke detectors to record patients in bathrooms.
NYC parents
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

Nurse accused of pulling mother's breathing tube. She 'wanted her to go in peace,' cops say

A nurse practitioner was arrested for manslaughter after allegedly removing her mother's breathing tube in a hospital, claiming she wanted her to die peacefully.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Public calls for replacing Santa Rita Jail health care provider as contract nears end

Audits into Wellpath's services have routinely found that the company has continuously fallen short of standards, raising serious concerns about inmate care and safety.
SF parents
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 days ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

German youth show increased optimism about their future despite social challenges, according to a recent survey.
Language barriers among foreign nurses in Germany create significant challenges in the healthcare sector.
#california
fromTruthout
1 week ago
California

Newsom's Health Plan Cuts Out Undocumented Californians

Newsom's budget proposes cuts to healthcare benefits for undocumented immigrants, sparking criticism from advocates.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
California

Newsom wants to stop California health care enrollment for immigrants without legal status

California will halt enrollment of low-income undocumented immigrants in its health care program starting in 2026.
Adults already enrolled will face monthly premiums starting in 2027.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Live organ donation rising, but need is growing: It's the greatest feeling to know I helped someone live'

Cindy Zbin's selfless act of donating part of her liver exemplifies the growing trend and urgent need for living organ donations.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Gov. Newsom proposes pausing expansion of health care to undocumented, low-income immigrants

California will stop enrolling low-income immigrants without legal status in state-funded health care starting 2026 due to high costs and economic uncertainty.
California
fromNew York Magazine
1 week ago

Gavin Newsom Is Ending a Golden Age of California Progressivism

California Democrats aim to uphold progressive values but face fiscal constraints forcing changes in health care policies.
California
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Newsom's Health Plan Cuts Out Undocumented Californians

Newsom's budget proposes cuts to healthcare benefits for undocumented immigrants, sparking criticism from advocates.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

L.A. County is paying off millions in medical debt - no strings attached. Do you qualify?

Los Angeles County is implementing a Medical Debt Relief Program to forgive over $183 million in medical debt for low-income residents.
#prostate-cancer
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago
Cancer

I'm a urologist treating prostate cancer patients like Joe Biden - here are 3 breakthroughs changing the game in 2025

fromNew York Post
4 days ago
US Elections

Doctor who worked with Biden shocked over cancer diagnosis - and claims former prez may have had disease for 'a decade'

fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
US Elections

Joe Scarborough Stunned as Doc Suggests Biden's Had Cancer for 10 Years and Either Skipped Tests or Didn't Report'

Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

I'm a urologist treating prostate cancer patients like Joe Biden - here are 3 breakthroughs changing the game in 2025

Prostate cancer treatment is improving with new drugs and hormone therapies, providing patients better outcomes and comfort.
fromNew York Post
4 days ago
US Elections

Doctor who worked with Biden shocked over cancer diagnosis - and claims former prez may have had disease for 'a decade'

fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago
US Elections

Joe Scarborough Stunned as Doc Suggests Biden's Had Cancer for 10 Years and Either Skipped Tests or Didn't Report'

Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Attacks on healthcare in war zones in 2024 reach new levels of horror' report

The number of attacks on healthcare in conflict zones reached a record high in 2024, with significant implications for health services.
#trump-administration
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

BREAKING: Pentagon orders immediate stop to gender-affirming care for transgender troops

The Pentagon has halted gender-affirming health care for transgender service members despite prior court rulings favoring such care.
Non-profit organizations
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Title X Freeze Widely Threatens Health Care Access

The Trump Administration is withholding Title X funds, jeopardizing reproductive health services which could impact 846,000 patients across 23 states.
US politics
fromeuronews
1 week ago

Conservative lawmakers block Trump's tax-cut bill in major setback

House Republicans face significant challenges in passing their proposed tax breaks and spending cuts due to internal divisions.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Some congressional Republicans oppose defunding Planned Parenthood in Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill

Centrist Republican lawmakers are opposing efforts to defund Planned Parenthood in new legislation aimed at advancing Trump's policies.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NY AG James says she's suing Trump administration over cuts to health and social programs

Letitia James plans to sue the HHS to protect essential programs for vulnerable populations, calling out the Trump administration's harmful cuts.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

BREAKING: Pentagon orders immediate stop to gender-affirming care for transgender troops

The Pentagon has halted gender-affirming health care for transgender service members despite prior court rulings favoring such care.
Non-profit organizations
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Title X Freeze Widely Threatens Health Care Access

The Trump Administration is withholding Title X funds, jeopardizing reproductive health services which could impact 846,000 patients across 23 states.
US politics
fromeuronews
1 week ago

Conservative lawmakers block Trump's tax-cut bill in major setback

House Republicans face significant challenges in passing their proposed tax breaks and spending cuts due to internal divisions.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Some congressional Republicans oppose defunding Planned Parenthood in Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill

Centrist Republican lawmakers are opposing efforts to defund Planned Parenthood in new legislation aimed at advancing Trump's policies.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NY AG James says she's suing Trump administration over cuts to health and social programs

Letitia James plans to sue the HHS to protect essential programs for vulnerable populations, calling out the Trump administration's harmful cuts.
#advocacy
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Non-profit organizations

Private Equity Took Over 1,000+ Disability, Elder Care Providers in Recent Years

fromTruthout
1 week ago
Non-profit organizations

Private Equity Took Over 1,000+ Disability, Elder Care Providers in Recent Years

#france
#republicans
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

How Trump's 'one big beautiful bill' would impact Medicaid, student loan forgiveness, your taxes, and more

Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' aims for significant Medicaid cuts and GOP priorities, raising concerns over health coverage loss.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Healthcare

Trump's Medicaid cuts in revealed 'big beautiful bill' could leave millions without medical care

US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

How Trump's 'one big beautiful bill' would impact Medicaid, student loan forgiveness, your taxes, and more

Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' aims for significant Medicaid cuts and GOP priorities, raising concerns over health coverage loss.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Healthcare

Trump's Medicaid cuts in revealed 'big beautiful bill' could leave millions without medical care

fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Kosovo: Children with hearing impairments struggle at school DW 05/15/2025

Learning at school can be a challenge at the best of times. But for children with hearing impairments who can't hear the teacher and can't talk to classmates, every day is a struggle.
Education
#wellness
#immigration
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Kristi Noem Pressed on Deporting U.S.-Born Child With Stage 4 Cancer During Tense House Hearing

The deportation of a four-year-old American citizen battling cancer raises significant moral and legal questions about immigration practices.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Kristi Noem Pressed on Deporting U.S.-Born Child With Stage 4 Cancer During Tense House Hearing

The deportation of a four-year-old American citizen battling cancer raises significant moral and legal questions about immigration practices.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Opinion: How other states are protecting their core services amid budget cuts

California faces budget negotiations amid a significant shortfall and growing needs driven by economic pressures, requiring urgent and fair leadership in policymaking.
#world-trade-center-health-program
NYC politics
fromABC News
3 weeks ago

As health program stalls and certifications stop, some critically ill 9/11 responders are left without care

Patients with 9/11 related illnesses face delays in cancer treatment due to administrative issues within the World Trade Center Health Program.
fromNewsday
1 week ago
NYC politics

Sens. Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand plan to grill RFK Jr. over state of 9/11 health program

NYC politics
fromABC News
3 weeks ago

As health program stalls and certifications stop, some critically ill 9/11 responders are left without care

Patients with 9/11 related illnesses face delays in cancer treatment due to administrative issues within the World Trade Center Health Program.
NYC politics
fromNewsday
1 week ago

Sens. Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand plan to grill RFK Jr. over state of 9/11 health program

Secretary Kennedy faces scrutiny over the World Trade Center Health Program amid layoffs concerns and the health of first responders.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Uncertainty in long effort to ban shocks treatments as Canton center continues the practice

"After a decade-long campaign to stop the use of painful electric shock devices on people with disabilities, a federal ban appeared on the horizon, but now hangs in uncertainty amid the Trump administration's upheaval."
NYC parents
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Montana court strikes down ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors

Montana court strikes down gender-affirming care ban for transgender minors, citing constitutional rights and discrimination.
#surgery
fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

No more resignations expected from CHI board over surgical springs scandal but Minister says 'retirements are due'

SF parents
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Probe into children's hip surgery scandal could look back 15 years

Concerns are rising over a potential scandal regarding unnecessary hip dysplasia surgeries performed on children since 2010.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
UK news

No more resignations expected from CHI board over surgical springs scandal but Minister says 'retirements are due'

fromTruthout
1 week ago

Pittsburgh Can't Vote on Whether to Divest From Genocide in May Election

"The Not On Our Dime campaign aimed to empower voters to decide on the use of tax dollars concerning companies involved in genocide or apartheid, reflecting deep community values."
NYC politics
#public-health
Mental health
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Why Has America Ignored Its Best Addiction Treatment?

Buprenorphine can effectively reduce cravings for opioids and lower overdose risks, yet its utilization remains stalled in the U.S.
NYC startup
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Elizabeth Holmes' partner is reportedly doing something unbelievably brazen

Billy Evans is launching a health care startup similar to Theranos despite Elizabeth Holmes' infamous fraud case.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Labour axing care worker visa will put services at risk, say unions and care leaders

The government plans to close the overseas care worker visa route, aiming to cut legal migration and prioritize UK workers.
#patient-care
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Nobody's Controlling Your Decisions?' Bret Baier Asks RFK Jr. About Ex-Running Mate's Accusation

Kennedy defended Dr. Casey Means, emphasizing her commitment to innovative medicine, stating that she's driven by genuine health improvements rather than the traditional billing mindset of the medical field.
SF politics
Non-profit organizations
fromkffhealthnews.org
2 weeks ago

HIV Testing and Prevention Efforts Gutted as Trump Funding Cuts Sweep U.S. South

Nonprofits face severe funding cuts affecting their healthcare services, risking the health of vulnerable populations, especially those living with HIV.
#mental-health
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Probe under way as Dail told consultants are creating private companies to divert public patients from waiting lists

Significant concerns arise over conflicts of interest in public healthcare and the misuse of public resources for private businesses.
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 weeks ago

New law makes California ERs key to helping victims of domestic violence, human trafficking

Health care workers are the first line, the first people who victims are likely to encounter, and certainly the first they're more likely to trust.
Healthcare
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

Medical anthropology pioneer Arthur Kleinman to retire- Harvard Gazette

"Care, critically understood and practiced, matters most," he told a packed lecture hall last week. "This is at the center of whatever claim I can make to wisdom and truth."
Medicine
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This Is the Happiest City in the World Right Now-and No, It's Not in Finland

If there's one takeaway from our extensive research, it's this: no single city can be labelled as the absolute best at ensuring the happiness of its citizens over the long haul.
New York City
#gaza
World news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Israel strikes northern Gaza's last major hospital, killing at least 21, including children

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Palm Sunday targeted Al-Ahli Hospital, causing at least 21 casualties including children and significant damage to critical health care services.
World news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Israel strikes northern Gaza's last major hospital, killing at least 21, including children

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Palm Sunday targeted Al-Ahli Hospital, causing at least 21 casualties including children and significant damage to critical health care services.
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Help! My Mother Has Some Strange Ideas About Underwear That Are Causing a Major Mess in My House. This Has to Stop.

To make your mother’s doctor visit more appealing, consider framing it around her interests, like discussing knee pain or skincare, which may encourage her.
Parenting
#community-support
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Kerry mother in fight for son's care - 'I'm tormented from this... I must fight for him'

The mother of Anthony O'Carroll expressed her worries regarding his long-term care after he was injured during the Southern 100 Road Races on the Isle of Man in August 2024.
UK news
Cancer
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

How Immunotherapy Changed My Mom's Cancer Diagnosis: A Thank You to Libtayo and the Medical Teams Behind It | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Immunotherapy like Libtayo can significantly improve cancer treatment outcomes, even in complex cases.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Doctor operating safer supply clinics billed OHIP $2.5M last year | CBC News

Dr. Suman Koka, running addiction clinics in Ontario, is billing the province $2.5 million annually, drawing criticism for prescribing opioids to fentanyl users.
Toronto startup
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Fired, rehired, and fired again: Some federal workers find they're suddenly uninsured

Waterfield expressed her shock after being fired, stating, 'I've never before experienced this, and never for the life of me thought the federal government would treat people like that.'
Healthcare
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Here's where Luigi Mangione's cases stand before his arraignment Friday

Luigi Mangione is charged with murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the DOJ seeking the death penalty for the crime.
Right-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | I'm a dentist suing Michigan over implicit-bias training - that says only some people can be racist

A Michigan dentist is suing over an implicit-bias-training mandate he sees as discriminatory to health-care professionals.
Healthcare
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Dispute involving Affordable Care Act's preventive care coverage faces Supreme Court

The Supreme Court case may determine whether Americans have free access to preventive care under the Affordable Care Act.
#social-security
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A boomer lost Medicaid because she gets $2,065 monthly from Social Security. Now she needs to work to afford back surgery.

Many older Americans struggle to afford living expenses solely on Social Security as costs rise.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A boomer lost Medicaid because she gets $2,065 monthly from Social Security. Now she needs to work to afford back surgery.

Many older Americans struggle to afford living expenses solely on Social Security as costs rise.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in April

The 'Erotic City' exhibition presents over 40 artists exploring themes of pleasure and humor through diverse artistic expressions.
Black Lives Matter
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Protesters urge Mass General Brigham to remove Lockheed Martin CEO from board of directors

Health care protests call for Mass General Brigham to disassociate from Lockheed Martin CEO amid ongoing Gaza conflict.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, researched COVID symptoms shortly before succumbing to hantavirus

Betsy Arakawa conducted significant research into COVID symptoms days before her death, looking for help for her husband, Gene Hackman, who was left helpless.
Coronavirus
fromYoga Journal
1 month ago

Practicing Savasana at the Dentist Was a Complete Game-Changer for My Anxiety

The fear of visiting the dentist is a common experience, but finding the right practice can significantly alter this perception.
Mindfulness
San Francisco
fromSan Francisco Chronicle
1 month ago

Here's which Bay Area jobs are growing the fastest - and which are rapidly disappearing

San Francisco's job market shows significant disparity post-pandemic, favoring health care and tech while harming sectors reliant on in-person customers.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

One Study Explored the Effects of Mounjaro Over Several Years

According to a new study, people taking Mounjaro have some cause for relief regarding the long-term sustainability of weight loss.
Wellness
fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Medieval Hospitals with Sarah Loose Guerrero - Medievalists.net

Hospitals were a critical institution in the medieval world, providing essential support to the sick, poor, and needy in their communities.
History
fromDecider
1 month ago

Sen. Cory Booker dodges Sunny Hostin's question about replacing Sen. Chuck Schumer on 'The View'

"We are the leaders that we've been looking for. Americans, we don't need a title to lead, you don't need a position to lead. We all have the capacity to lead."
NYC politics
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Recovering Pope Francis Surprises Pilgrims With a Public Appearance

Pope Francis made a surprising return to public life despite ongoing health challenges, demonstrating his resilience and connection to the faithful.
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