For a long while in the US, Americans have been forced to wait to see a doctor, and the wait times are getting longer. It now takes almost 20 percent longer to see a doctor in big cities across the...
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Republican lawmakers undermining citizen-led policy initiatives
Jeremy Kohler reports for Pro Publica on efforts by Republican policymakers in Republican states to undermine the will of their constituents and the democratic process. They are creating obstacles to...
Many middle and high-school students are at-home caregivers
At least 5.4 million young Americans are caring for their older parents and grandparents, reports Leah Fabel for KFF Health News. And, the number of child caregivers will likely grow. If the House...
Trump administration is redefining science
Last Friday, President Trump signed a new executive order that claims to ensure the US continues to fund smart, unbiased scientific research, Restoring Gold Standard Science. But, as Colette...
Pharmaceutical companies take more advantage of their monopoly...
Among a plethora of zany US public policies that won’t die is pharmaceutical companies’ legal right to price life-saving drugs however high they please, as long as they hold the patent...
UnitedHealth accused of preventing nursing home residents from...
UnitedHealth stock has fallen precipitously in the last few months. And, its stock continues to fall with new charges of illegal conduct against it. This time, The Guardian is alleging that...
How to reduce your risk of dementia
For reasons that are not yet well understood, women are more prone to dementia than men, reports Carolyn Todd for Self. (Women are less prone than men to heart disease and lung cancer.) But, women as...
House reconciliation bill would push millions off Medicaid
Last week, the Republican-controlled US House of Representatives passed a reconciliation bill, which includes an estimated $715 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next 10 years. These cuts will help...
Will older Americans get the long-term care they need?
As Americans age, an increasing number of Americans will need long-term care. But, the availability of long-term care is on the decline. Here’s how to prepare, according to Mark Miller in a...
More people are claiming their Social Security early
Waiting until age 70 to collect Social Security benefits earns you 25 percent more income each month. But, Tara Siegel Bernard reports for the New York Times that more people are taking their Social...