Health Care

Health 6 days ago

GOP bill would stick Congress members with veterans’ health care plan to call attention to failing VA

A new bill from a House Republican would put all lawmakers and staff on Veterans Affairs care, an attempt to draw attention to how the VA needs to be fixed.

Washington December 19

Washington man sentenced to 2 years for threatening to shoot Black shoppers

A Washington man was sentenced to two years for threatening to shoot Black shoppers at multiple grocery stores. He pleaded guilty to making interstate threats and hate crimes.

Health October 20

Biden administration funds studies on danger of transgender hormonal treatments even as it pushes them on kids

The Biden administration spent roughly $17 million on studies to determine the dangers and uncertainties of puberty blockers and hormone treatment for transgenders.

Coronavirus October 14

US extends COVID public health emergency weeks after Biden declared pandemic 'over'

The U.S. has extended the public health emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic through Jan. 11. Coronavirus infections, deaths and hospitalizations have dropped.

New Mexico September 22

Many New Mexico residents to no longer qualify for Medicaid

Up to 100,000 New Mexico residents will no longer be qualified for Medicaid health care as the state phases out special pandemic-era spending and curtail enrollment.

OPINION July 26

Biden's COVID-19 diagnosis is proof vaccines aren't enough to fight virus

Biden's COVID-19 diagnosis proves that vaccines aren’t enough to fight the virus on their own and we need new tools and treatments to protect ourselves.

OPINION July 18

Insurance delays hurt patients and doctors, but Congress can fix it

Patients are experiencing delays in care, and insurers are driving the delays, which ultimately hurt patients and hand-cuff doctors.

Abortion June 24

Hollywood reacts to Roe v. Wade being overturned: 'Absolutely terrified'

Some Hollywood celebrities shared their opinions on social media after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in a landmark abortion decision on Friday.

Health Care June 6

Telehealth could get more expensive with public health emergency set to end this year

Telehealth could soon cost patients more money, once a public health emergency allowing Medicare to cover the costs is lifted -- and in-person visits could rise.

Coronavirus June 2

COVID-19: Children under 5 may get opportunity to get vaccinated

Pfizer Inc./BioNTech SE completed its application to the FDA for emergency authorization use its COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to under the age of 5.