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Some Incarcerated Youths Will Get Health Care After Release Under New Law

Valentino Valdez was given his birth certificate, his Social Security card, a T-shirt, and khaki pants when he was released from a Texas...

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Some Incarcerated Youths Will Get Health Care After Release Under New Law

Valentino Valdez was given his birth certificate, his Social Security card, a T-shirt, and khaki pants when he was released from a Texas...

A Primer on Health Equity Research – Healthcare Economist

According to the World Health Organization, “Three distinguishing features, when combined, turn mere variations or differences in health into a social inequity in...

Most Insurance Covers IUDs. Hers Cost More Than $14,000.

Julie Appleby, KFF Health News During her annual OB-GYN visit, Callie Anderson asked about getting off the birth control pill. “We decided the best option...

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Blood Lead Level Tests Protect Children from Lead Poisoning

Lead poisoning is one of the greatest dangers to children. Exposure to lead, a toxic metal, can result in severe health issues, including...

A Tale of Two States: Arizona and Florida Diverge on How To Expand Kids’ Health Insurance

Arizona and Florida — whose rates of uninsured children are among the highest in the nation — set goals last year to widen...

Healthy You! – June 2024 edition

Every June, graduates and their families celebrate the end of one adventure and the start of the next. This month’s edition of Healthy...

The value of employee engagement

Unhealthy Employees Can Hurt a Healthy Bottom Line Unhealthy employees can have a profound impact on workforce productivity, engagement, and ultimately your bottom line....

Biden’s on Target About What Repealing ACA Would Mean for Preexisting Condition Protections

Jacob Gardenswartz If the Affordable Care Act were terminated, “that would mean over a hundred million Americans will lose protections for preexisting conditions.” President Joe...

Healthy You! – May 2024 edition

May is a time of transition, as we prepare to welcome summer and take advantage of the longer days to say “Yes” to...

Biden Plan to Save Medicare Patients Money on Drugs Risks Empty Shelves, Pharmacists Say

Months into a new Biden administration policy intended to lower drug costs for Medicare patients, independent pharmacists say they’re struggling to afford to...

Pursuing Environmental Justice in West Philadelphia

Jerome Shabazz has devoted his career to solving environmental challenges that affect public health and safety. Among his many professional roles, he serves...

Journalists Discuss Abortion Laws, Pollution, and Potential Changes to Obamacare Subsidies

KFF Health News senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discussed the consequences of restrictive and unclear abortion laws on CBS’...

What is coinsurance?

Coinsurance is a health plan feature where you and your health plan share the responsibility of your costs. Coinsurance is most common in...

Pregnant and uninsured? Here’s a list of your coverage options

While pregnancy should be a joyous time, if you don’t have insurance, you may be worried about how you’re going to pay for...

Challenges in Conducting Economic Evaluations for Orphan Drugs in Rare Diseases – Healthcare Economist

Why is it so hard to estimate the value of orphan drugs indicated for the treatment of rare diseases? There are a...