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New Mexico governor signs bill to shield abortion providers

Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed legislation that protects providers of abortions from prosecution or extradition attempts by out-of-state interests

The Independent UK

Remembering MLK amid infectious greed

King saw the labor movement as essential — and the No. 1 labor issue is the predatory healthcare system

Salon

U.S. women need better birth control. So why is this contraceptive company 'on life support?'

Evofem Biosciences has prescribed its nonhormonal contraceptive to more than 100,000 women, but is still on the brink of collapse.

Fortune

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One way to speed up clinical trials: Skip right to the data with electronic medical records

Scientific knowledge, as measured by numbers of papers published, has been estimated to double every 17.3 years. However, it takes an average of about 17 years for health and medical research – going from basic lab studies on cell cultures and animals to clinical trials in people – to result…

The Conversation

Unhealthiest cities in the US revealed as Southern states dominate - see full list

The healthiest and unhealthiest cities in America have been revealed for 2023, with Southern cities in the likes of Texas and Georgia dominating the unhealthiest cities

Daily Mirror

Veterans health accounting move a new headache for appropriators - Roll Call

Debate over how how veterans funding should be provided, specifically aid to veterans exposed to toxins, is an early fiscal 2024 flashpoint.

Roll Call

Birth control fail: Why American women can’t have better contraceptives in 2023

The rocky history of Evofem and Phexxi illuminates how big insurers and drugmakers are stifling innovation in women’s health.

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How Illinois has taken steps to lower prescription drug prices

In only four states do residents spend more on drugs than the Land of Lincoln. The health care industry faces a monopoly problem, not a market problem

Chicago Sun-Times

Medicare Checklist: How to Avoid Costly Enrollment Mistakes, From a Financial Planner

When you sign up for each part of Medicare matters. This enrollment checklist flags important info you need to know.

Kiplinger

Republicans’ fixation on trans issues could backfire, pollsters say

WASHINGTON — The Republican preoccupation with transgender issues, which has resulted in hundreds of bills at the state and federal levels, may excite the party’s evangelical base. But analysts say all that enthusiasm for restricting the rights and health care of about 0.6% of Americans risks putting off swing voters.

Tribune News Service

How Xavier Becerra went from working construction in Sacramento to launching Obamacare

WASHINGTON — “Ex-zavey-err Becerra,” an elementary school teacher called out in 1960s Sacramento.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Editorial: Can a dysfunctional Congress rescue Social Security and Medicare from disaster?

For all of this week’s focus on Donald Trump’s legal travails — and the breathless commentary and speculation surrounding it from all quarters — there was significantly less ink spilled on what looms as a far more consequential development, at least in the long-term and for average Americans contemplating a…

Tribune News Service

COVID created an expanded social safety net; activists are now quietly working to bring it back

In March 2020, the economy grinded to a halt as the COVID-19 pandemic forced widespread shutdowns of businesses. As Congress watched the economy collapse, it responded by doing something lawmakers have resisted since the 1960s: a large expansion of the social safety net.

Tribune News Service

Heteronormativity in health care is harmful for LGBTQ+ patients – and a source of tension for queer and trans doctors

Members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community have long experienced prejudice in medical settings. This can range from microaggressions, such as comments that a patient doesn’t “look” queer or trans, to outright discrimination like denial of care. Combined with living in a society where LGBTQ+ people are…

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How to rein in rising benefits costs

New data from Mercer finds employers are absorbing the rising costs of health care benefits rather than passing it off to employees.

Tribune News Service

Colorectal cancer myths and facts

It can be easy to feel confused by screening recommendations for common types of cancer. Your health care team is a trusted resource for keeping you up to date on screenings, including screening for colorectal cancer.

Tribune News Service

Lisa Jarvis: A Texas judge hits preventive health care with a gut punch

A federal judge in Texas ruled last week that insurers no longer have to cover some preventive services that have long been included under the Affordable Care Act. It’s a frustrating decision that will likely hurt Americans’ health. At least some insurers are likely to take the opportunity to cut…

Fortune

How to provide quality, low-cost health benefits without employees footing the bill

As health care costs skyrocket, employers are trying to save a buck without making employees foot the bill.

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Los Angeles Times

LA County ends COVID-19 emergency, a milestone as case rate falls to 20-month low

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County is officially ending its COVID-19 emergency declaration Friday, a milestone that comes as the region’s coronavirus case rate has fallen to its lowest level since summer 2021.

The Conversation

Telehealth has much to offer First Nations people. But technical glitches and a lack of rapport can get in the way

Telehealth has been a game changer for many First Nations people globally, including in Australia.

Tribune News Service

Nedra Rhone: Limiting gender-affirming medical care doesn’t ‘safeguard the bright, promising futures’ of Georgia’s trans youth

When Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill last week that prevents health care providers from providing certain hormones or surgical treatment to children to align with their gender identity, Rebecca Stapel-Wax said the news stopped her in her tracks.

The Independent UK

Transgender bill spurs competing rallies at Kentucky Capitol

Activists on both sides of the transgender health care debate have gathered at Kentucky's Capitol to make competing appeals

Los Angeles Times

Inflation is declining, but health premiums and medical costs are heading higher

WASHINGTON — During the pandemic, health care costs — usually a main driver of U.S. inflation — remained surprisingly stable, rising just about 2% annually even as prices for many goods and services soared more than three or four times that rate.

The Texas Tribune

Pandemic Medicaid coverage is ending. Here’s what that means for people using Medicaid health benefits.

Texas is reviewing the eligibility of people on Medicaid health plans or Healthy Texas Women now that pandemic Medicaid coverage is ending. Here’s what that means, how to renew your health coverage or find other options if you no longer qualify.

Axios

GOP lawmakers expand gender-affirming care restrictions to adults

States are considering bills that ban gender-affirming care for trans people as old as 26.

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