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More than 1 million people are dropped from Medicaid as states start a post-pandemic purge of rolls
About 1.5 million people have lost Medicaid coverage in more than two dozen states as a post-coronavirus pandemic purge of the rolls gets underway. Data analyzed by The Associated Press show some states have dropped coverage for more than half the people whose eligibility cases were decided in April or May. States were prohibited from removing people from Medicaid during...
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HIV protection, cancer screenings could cost more if ‘Obamacare' loses latest court battle
The Biden administration is appealing a federal judge’s ruling that would eliminate Obamacare’s requirement that most insurers cover some types of preventive care at no extra cost.
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Why Do So Many Black Women Die in Pregnancy? One Reason: Doctors Don't Take Them Seriously
Black Americans endure medical racism, bias and inattentive care and are far more likely to get sick and die from common ailments.
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‘Nurses Are the Backbone': Prince George's Co. Leader Pushes for More Hospital Staff
A Prince George’s County councilmember wants to study the county’s nurse-to-patient ratio and address hospital staffing shortages. News4’s Dominique Moody reports.
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‘Be Straightforward': Why Lying to Your Doctor Can Be Dangerous
Research suggests that 70% of people are not forthcoming with their doctors, which can be dangerous — even life-threatening — in two major ways, psychiatrist Dr. Joshua Weiner told News4’s Eun Yang.
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Health Care Workers Face Rise in Workplace Violence
Nurses around the D.C. region say they’re dealing with a risk they never expected: workplace violence often at the hands of the very patients they’re caring for. Investigative Reporter Tracee Wilkins and the News4 I-Team look at how some hospitals are trying to keep their employees safe from the growing stress that impacts everyone.
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Maryland Votes to Expand Gender-Affirming Care Via Medicaid
Maryland lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to expanding procedures relating to gender-affirming care that are covered by the state’s Medicaid program.
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‘Like Watching a Movie': Magic Mushroom Chemical Helps Maryland Dad With Depression
A Maryland father says an experimental treatment using the hallucinogenic chemical found in magic mushrooms helped him manage his debilitating depression as he battled cancer. Evan Craig said he was willing to try anything to climb out of the deep depression he was in after he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Craig participated in a clinical trial at…
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Maryland Man Says Psychedelics Helped Him Through Depression
A Maryland father says an ingredient found in magic mushrooms helped treat his debilitating depression as he battled cancer. News4’s Eun Yang reports.
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President Biden Urges Veterans to Seek Health Benefits Under New Law
President Joe Biden urged military veterans on Friday to take advantage of new healthcare opportunities under legislation that he signed in August. He promoted the aid as he visited a Delaware National Guard facility named for his late son, Beau.
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Biden Admin. Says There's a Boost in People Seeking HealthCare.gov Insurance Coverage
The boost in enrollment comes as the number of uninsured Americans this year reached a historic low of 8%.
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As STDs Proliferate, Companies Rush to Market At-Home Test Kits. But Are They Reliable?
Researchers, public health advocates, and health care companies are urging the federal government to green light at-home testing kits to help stem the growing number of Americans with STDs.
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Could ‘Magic Mushrooms' Treat Severe Depression? A Major Study Aims to Find Out
The largest-ever clinical trial of psilocybin — the psychedelic compound found in “magic mushrooms” — is set to begin by the end of December.
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Pharmacies Are Reporting Shortages of the Widely Used Antibiotic Amoxicillin
Pharmacies across the United States are reporting shortages of one of the most widely used antibiotics, raising concerns that the medication will be in short supply for the upcoming winter season.
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Children's National Hospital in DC Is Near Capacity — and Expects to Stay That Way
As cold and flu season ramps up, Children’s National Hospital in D.C. says it’s nearing capacity — and doesn’t expect that to change soon.
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Children's National Hospital in DC Is Near Capacity
As cold and flu season ramps up, Children’s National Hospital in D.C. says it’s nearing capacity and expects to remain that way. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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Health Care Cost Transparency: How to Avoid Surprise Medical Bills
New laws designed to help consumers know the cost of common health care services in advance may not be working, according to a new report. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains how to avoid being overcharged.
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Millions of Americans Will Save on Medicare Fees Next Year
The rare 3% decrease in monthly premiums is likely to be coupled with a historically high cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits — perhaps 9% or 10% — putting hundreds of dollars directly into the pockets of millions of people.
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Prince George's Public School Students to Have Access to Free Telehealth Care
Public school students in Prince George’s County, Maryland, will soon have access to telehealth care providers at no cost to them or their families. Starting in October, students can see a doctor, get a prescription or speak to a therapist via Hazel Health, the country’s largest provider of telehealth for children. “We want our kids … to be healthy...
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Walmart Expands Abortion Coverage for Employees
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.