The Latest Breaking News from Health Care

Private emergency rooms are on the rise in WA. What does that mean for public health care?

There will likely be three private emergency rooms — which charge up to $295 to see a doctor — operating in WA by the end of 2025.

ABC News · Aug 2, 2022

Senate tees up vote on bill to aid vets exposed to burn pits

Legislation expanding health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans is nearing passage in Congress

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Democrats confident about budget vote as GOP plans amendments

Senate Democrats are confident about passing their health care, climate and tax package, as Republicans plot amendments they’ll offer to it.

Roll Call · Aug 2, 2022

Monkeypox Stocks On The Move: What Investors Should Know About The Outbreak

The World Health Organization has declared the 2022 outbreak of monkeypox a global health emergency. The monkeypox crisis isn't as severe as the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has a number of health care and biotech stocks on the move.

Benzinga · Aug 1, 2022

Erin Lowry: Every serious couple should talk about spousal IRAs

There are myriad financial advantages to getting married. You might have access to higher quality health care thanks to a spouse’s benefits plan. You may have increased borrowing power from pooling incomes, making it easier to buy a home. You could have a lower tax burden (unless you’re both high…

Tribune News Service · Aug 1, 2022

Biden administration challenges GOP to get burn pits bill passed

WASHINGTON — U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough expressed confidence the Senate has enough votes to pass a bill to provide health care and benefits to 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, even after Republicans stalled the legislation.

Tribune News Service · Jul 31, 2022

Pat Toomey: Democrats tried to "sneak" $400B funding into veterans' health care bill

VA Secretary Denis McDonough warned Toomey's amendment to the bill could lead to rationing care for veterans.

Axios · Jul 31, 2022

India’s transgender population struggles with unhelpful hospitals and high costs

India's transgender community faces many obstacles to accessing quality health care, especially when it comes to the costs of gender affirmation surgery.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 31, 2022

Creating a network of care for Chicago’s mental health care needs

A 211 number for mental health and social service needs will debut this fall, and the city is continuing to implement its mental health equity plan into all 77 neighborhoods.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 30, 2022

Jon Stewart Blasts GOP Senators For Blocking Health Care Bill For Veterans: "Cowards, All Of Them"

Jon Stewart has never been one to hold back when it comes to just causes and fair play. 

Benzinga · Jul 29, 2022