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A simple family camping trip spiraled into a $50,000 medical nightmare—and a chilling CDC warning to top it off

Multiple vaccine doses for a family of five + a health care system that doesn’t care about you will never result in anything good.

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New Medicaid Renewal Letters Could Affect Millions

Imagine waking up one morning and finding an envelope that could shake up your access to health care. Now imagine that same thing happening to millions of Americans across dozens of states and territories. That’s not a plot point from a financial drama—it’s exactly what’s happening as Medicaid renewal letters…

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‘Thank God they’re still alive’: Kaiser therapists claim its new screening system puts patients at higher risk by delaying their care

Kaiser pushed back on striking workers’ claims and AI fears, saying it delivers ‘timely, high-quality care to meet members’ needs’

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Retiring Near the Coast? What Waterfront Living Really Costs After 60

Want to retire in a beach town in the U.S. or abroad? Get to know these lifestyle and financial factors first.

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Is Kaiser’s Labor-Management Model Unraveling?

Health care workers say the system’s push for growth is undermining a once-vaunted partnership — and affecting patients.

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HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ nails how hospital cyberattacks create chaos, endanger patients and disrupt critical care

HBO Max’s enormously popular television series “The Pitt” is receiving plaudits for its realistic depiction of the trials and tribulations of health care in an urban emergency room.

The Conversation

Mamdani Might Raid a Severely Underfunded Retiree Fund To Balance New York City's Bursting Budget

While he admits New York is facing a “serious fiscal crisis,” Mamdani’s solutions won’t actually fix it.

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California's Billionaire Tax Won't Save Hospitals

The state's funding crisis is driven by a third-party payment system in which roughly 90 cents of every American health care dollar is paid by someone other than the patient.

Reason

Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing – here’s how to navigate it

Since the Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of 2025, Americans have undoubtedly been encountering a great deal of confusing information surrounding health care costs and insurance plans.

The Conversation

Mental health laws ignore traditional care in Africa: insights from 5 countries

When Idoko, a 23-year-old man living in rural Benue State, north central Nigeria, began hearing voices, withdrawing from family and speaking incoherently, his family’s first call was not to a psychiatrist. They took him to a local faith-based prayer group, where members pray over people believed to be afflicted by…

The Conversation

Do You Believe You Can't Retire? You Need to Read This

Americans often delay or redefine retirement because they have a lack of clarity and confidence in their financial plan. Here's how you can fix that.

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Kaiser Therapists Plan Strike Over Proposed AI Use, Chronic Understaffing

Regulators are again fining the health care giant for inadequate investment in mental health care.

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Human-level robot hand can pick up a pringle without breaking it

FORTE system could transform household robots, as well as industries like health care and manufacturing

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‘I felt like a specimen’ – New clinical recommendations aim to improve trauma-informed care in pelvic medicine

An estimated 64 per cent of adults in Canada report experiencing at least one potentially psychologically traumatic event during their lifetime, and in the United States, research suggests the figure may be closer to 90 per cent.

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Doctors, Nurses Warned: FBI Releases Urgent Violence Prevention Guide for Health Care Settings

The FBI has published urgent guidance for hospitals and clinics, advising staff on preventing targeted violence and improving workplace safety.

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97 Medical Secrets So Dark You Might Be Scared Of Going There Ever Again

Doctors, nurses, paramedics, and even janitors are privy to things that might surprise even the most hardcore 'Grey's Anatomy' fan. From battles with mental health and substance use to admissions that medical professionals are merely making "educated guesses," medical workers have been sharing the dark realities of their profession.

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What I Didn't Know About Health Care FSAs Could Have Cost Me: Don't Make the Mistake I Almost Made

Although flexible spending accounts work on a use-it-or-lose-it basis, you may have options for unused funds. Make sure to read the fine print before enrolling.

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Utah is #1 for Happiness, but Minnesota Wins on Health: 2026’s Surprising Retirement Rankings

Utah tops the list for having the happiest retirees, while Minnesota ranks high for best overall health care. Where does your state rank?

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Minnesota's Fraud Scandal Isn't an Immigration Problem. It's a Spending Problem.

Health care fraud is an all-too-common feature of the U.S. health care system, not only in Minnesota.

The Conversation

Mobile clinics offer a practical way to improve health care access in maternity care deserts

Only three of the 14 counties in north-central Florida provide full access to obstetric care. Six have low access to care – meaning there are fewer than two hospitals offering obstetric care or birth centers per 10,000 births and fewer than 60 obstetric providers. The remaining five counties are maternity…

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‘Solo Agers’ Are Thriving on Their Own Terms

Millions of retirees choose independence over isolation. If you're a "solo ager," your retirement can be secure and rewarding.

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5 Habits to Help Make Your Retirement Planning Highly Effective

These habits, gleaned from a survey of financially savvy adults, can help increase your confidence and guide your planning as you head toward retirement.

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Health Care Cost Basics: What You Can Expect to Pay and Ways to Save

From premiums to co-pays, health care is one savings goal you can't afford to ignore. Understanding how high-deductible health plans and HSAs work may help.

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Telehealth is widely used by older adults insured by Medicare, new research shows

Americans age 65 and older who are insured by Medicare logged about 60 million telehealth visits annually between 2021 and 2023 – about 31 million for mental health and 29 million for other health issues. That’s the key finding in a new study I co-authored in the journal Annals of…

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The Tax Loophole That Made U.S. Health Care Unaffordable

The employer insurance exclusion has chained workers to their employers, practically eliminated consumer price sensitivity, and suppressed wages.

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