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Health

Fear of losing health insurance keeps 1 in 6 U.S. workers in their jobs

Many American workers remain in jobs they'd rather leave—simply because they don't want to lose their health insurance, a new Gallup poll reveals.

May 7, 2021

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Mental health services wane as insurers appear to skirt parity rules during pandemic

Therapists and other behavioral health care providers cut hours, reduced staffs and turned away patients during the pandemic as more Americans experienced depression symptoms and drug overdoses, according to a new report ...

May 6, 2021

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Oncology & Cancer

When cancer strikes those under 40, race matters

(HealthDay)—Young Black and Hispanic cancer patients face poorer survival odds than their white counterparts, even from some cancers that are highly curable, a new study finds.

Apr 28, 2021

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Medical economics

Buying your own health insurance just got way less expensive

Tens of millions of Americans will find it substantially more affordable to buy their own health insurance starting this month, thanks to generous financial help included in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) signed by President ...

Apr 7, 2021

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Medical economics

New enrollment window opens for health insurance shoppers

Health insurance shoppers stuck in a bad plan or unable to find coverage have a new option for help.

Feb 15, 2021

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Bans on evictions, utility shutoffs are curbing COVID-19 infections: Study

(HealthDay)—Bans on evictions and utility shutoffs during the pandemic may not only be keeping people safe and warm in their homes: They might also limit the spread of COVID-19, new research suggests.

Feb 8, 2021

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

How to avoid COVID-19 vaccine scams

Now that a COVID-19 vaccine has arrived, many of us are eagerly awaiting the day we get our first shot. However, figuring out when you're eligible, and where to get vaccinated once you are, is challenging. The rules and registration ...

Jan 28, 2021

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Health

Hospitals can care for Medicare patients at home in pandemic

Hospitals will be allowed to care for Medicare patients in their own homes during the pandemic under a government program announced Wednesday to help hospitals deal with the latest surge.

Nov 25, 2020

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Health

The public charge rule: What physicians can do to support immigrant health

As the U.S. federal government pursues immigration reform, changes to the federal public charge rule have triggered confusion and concerns among patients who are immigrants. Although federal judges temporarily blocked implementation, ...

Sep 15, 2020

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