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Health care
Remote mental health treatment boomed during the pandemic. It's still going strong.
May 9, 2023
Thanks to pandemic-era changes, many insurers and providers now support expanded telemental health services.
Some hospitals struggle as borrowing gets more expensive
May 8, 2023
Cash-strapped rural and medium-size hospitals are less prepared to absorb higher interest rates.
Want to check out a guitar? 7 library services you may not know about
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Janet Nguyen
Apr 28, 2023
Your local branch may lend musical instruments, let you renew a driver’s license and give you some eggplant seeds.
Texas may be the next state to end the sales tax on period products
Apr 27, 2023
Texas is poised to be the next state to eliminate the sales tax on tampons, pads and liners. It's currently the most populous state taxing these products.
As Florida’s population surges, state invests in nursing schools to target shortage
Apr 4, 2023
Many colleges and universities are using state funding to recruit and retain students, as well as instructors, to boost nursing degree graduates and fill job openings in the state.
Eli Lilly cuts list price, out-of-pocket costs for some of its insulins
Mar 2, 2023
The drug maker announced it's cutting the price of its most commonly-used insulins by 70%, and capping patients' out-of-pocket cost at $35 at certain participating pharmacies.
Despite legislation against them, surprise medical bills can still ... surprise
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Blake Farmer
Feb 28, 2023
ER doctor groups were among the top providers disputing claims in the first months of a resolution process created by the No Surprises Act.
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Strapped emergency services struggle to answer 911 calls
Feb 9, 2023
Health care staffing shortages and high turnover rates means patients end up waiting longer to get through emergency departments.
With another acquisition, what is CVS building?
Feb 9, 2023
CVS is on a quest to become a one stop shop for healthcare. With its acquisition of Oak Street, it'll have a primary care company too.
As the Family and Medical Leave Act turns 30, millions of Americans still lack access to paid leave
Feb 3, 2023
The U.S. is the only wealthy country in the world that doesn’t guarantee workers a single day of paid leave.