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Health care
How tribal lands became abortion-care deserts, and why they won't fill new gaps in access
Jun 30, 2022
Those suggesting that reservations could serve as havens for abortion care are missing crucial context, experts say.
In states that ban abortions, providers are now turning into travel agents for people to leave
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Blake Farmer
Jun 30, 2022
Costs can include gas for car travel or airfare, accommodation, child care for people who have other children and time off from work.
State abortion bans will push people "deeper into poverty," professor says
Jun 28, 2022
And for teens, says Lina-Maria Murillo, "you're essentially cutting them off from making major decisions about the future."
High insulin prices have more people with diabetes sharing medicine and supplies
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Jess Mador
Jun 20, 2022
Many people with diabetes who can't afford the insulin they need to stay alive are turning to social media for help.
Need a CT scan? You may have to wait weeks, thanks to lockdowns in China and dye shortages
May 31, 2022
Because of COVID-19 restrictions, a critical Shanghai plant that produces the dye has been operating at reduced capacity for weeks.
What's with all the requests for reviews from health care providers?
May 20, 2022
As patients search the web for a doctor or dentist, online reviews have become more important to health care providers.
The Biden administration is extending the public health emergency. Here's what that means.
May 17, 2022
The original declaration of January 2020 changed the health care landscape.
For public good, not for profit.
How some companies help employees access abortions
May 3, 2022
Before the leaked Supreme Court opinion on Roe v. Wade, some employers said they would help workers pay for procedures like abortions.
Mall-to-medicine transitions make health care more convenient for suburban patients
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Blake Farmer
Apr 13, 2022
With abundant parking and layouts that are easy to navigate, one-time shopping malls are attractive to some medical facilities looking to expand.
COVID hot spots are pointing the way for future health care development plans
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Blake Farmer
Apr 11, 2022
In Nashville, health care facilities are expanding to serve some areas that were hit hardest by the pandemic.