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Omicron subvariants “of concern” drive surge in cases and reinfection rates
The COVID-19 story of the summer is omicron subvariants. As of mid-July, two subvariants are “of concern,” according to the…
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Conflicting state and federal abortion laws put pregnant patients, physicians and hospitals at risk
Physicians treating pregnant women/people needing emergency medical care are wrestling with how to comply with what’s been called the bedrock…
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New U.S. “988” mental health crises hotline debuts Saturday
Tomorrow (July 16) is the official launch date for “988,” which converts the existing 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to…
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Older adults sacrifice basic needs to pay for health care
Rising costs are putting many older adults in an economic bind. Some are skimping on basics like food to pay…
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Advocates, hospitals at odds about CMS plan to suppress a patient-safety score
Federal officials intend to give hospitals a break in quality scoring due to pandemic strains, by halting reporting of a…
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Period-tracking apps, online search histories could be scrutinized in post-Roe world
Within days of the Supreme Court ruling overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade case, information about abortion spread rampantly online. One area…
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Hospitals, HHS each scored a win and a loss in recent Supreme Court cases
Amid issuing some of the most significant rulings this century, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) also decided on two cases…
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New tip sheet explores health equity in reproductive health care
It may take months or years before we grasp the health-related ramifications of the Supreme Court ruling that makes it legal…
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The latest on monkeypox: rates, preparedness
On June 30, Texas’s department of health reported multiple cases of monkeypox in people who hadn’t traveled outside the United States, suggesting the…
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HHS seeks to protect patient privacy as states outlaw abortion
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Wednesday outlined plans to try to protect patients’ civil rights and…