Mental health advocates celebrated the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, but some people voiced concerns that using the service could lead to police involvement or forced hospitalization.
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More people are opting to get sterilized — and some are being turned away
Doctors says more of their patients are seeking permanent sterilization procedures, but some patients are reporting that doctors are unwilling to operate on people of childbearing age.
Patients’ perilous months-long waiting for Medicaid coverage is a sign of what’s to come
Consumer advocates who connect people to safety-net programs worry that an overwhelmed workforce won’t be able to keep up.
Here’s what the new ban on surprise medical billing means for you
A new law generally forbids insurers from passing along bills from doctors and hospitals that are not covered under a patient’s plan — such bills have often left patients to pay hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars in outstanding fees. Instead, the No Surprises Act requires health care providers and insurers to work out a deal between themselves.
It’s In The Water: The Debate Over Fluoridation Lives On
In 2007, Juneau voted fluoride out of the tap water by almost 2-1. This summer, at least seven cities or towns across the country debated fluoridation.
Candidates Decry High Drug Prices, But They Have Few Options For Voters
Here are five reasons why high drug prices are an issue again — and why it is so difficult to solve.