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Court: Texas can ban emergency abortions

Texas sued over guidance reminding hospitals they are obligated to perform emergency abortions under federal law

Salon · Jan 3, 2024

Emergency rooms not required to perform life-saving abortions, federal appeals court rules

The Biden administration reminded hospitals of their obligation to perform life-saving abortions under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Texas sued, arguing it was an overstep that mandated abortions.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 2, 2024

Drugmakers to Hike Prices on 500 Drugs Soon — Report

Big drugmakers plan to raise prices on more than 500 drugs this month, according to a Reuters report.

Kiplinger · Jan 2, 2024

Will Abortion Issues Return to the Supreme Court?

The Court has been asked to intervene in cases involving abortion pills and criminal prosecution of abortion doctors.

Reason · Dec 7, 2023

Are Americans meeting federal dietary guidelines?

Most people fall short of meeting recommendations outlined by the government — at least 35% of adults 18 and older were considered obese in 2021 according to the definitions of 21 states and territories.

USAFacts · Dec 7, 2023

How Can the Biden Administration Immediately Support Dual Language Learners?

UnidosUS published a document with a series of policy recommendations for the nearly 7.5 million children learning two languages at the same time

Latin Times · Dec 7, 2023

Everything you need to know about 2024 ACA Open Enrollment

Many people will see lower premiums through 2025, thanks to provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.

Fortune · Nov 27, 2023

Hospitals issued historic rape victim care directive

Queensland's Health Minister Shannon Fentiman has issued an historic directive requiring public hospitals to assist rape victims within 10 minutes.

AAP · Nov 16, 2023

Biden administration slow to act as millions are booted off Medicaid, advocates say

Error-ridden state reviews have purged millions of the poorest Americans from the Medicaid program in recent months

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023

Young doctors feel unsafe, fatigued and fear mistakes

A third of Queensland's young doctors at public hospitals feel unsafe and more than half fear they will make a mistake due to fatigue from working long hours.

AAP · Nov 8, 2023