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#gender-affirming-care
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
2 hours ago

Hospitals dodge questions on restoring trans youth care despite judge ruling they can keep providing it

Many hospitals remain silent on resuming gender-affirming care for minors despite a court ruling against the Trump administration's directive.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

American Medical Association reaffirms support for trans health care after controversial statement - LGBTQ Nation

The AMA reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming care, clarifying that recent media reports misinterpreted its stance.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

The American Medical Association maintains its support for gender-affirming care despite claims of a policy shift.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
2 hours ago

Hospitals dodge questions on restoring trans youth care despite judge ruling they can keep providing it

Many hospitals remain silent on resuming gender-affirming care for minors despite a court ruling against the Trump administration's directive.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

American Medical Association reaffirms support for trans health care after controversial statement - LGBTQ Nation

The AMA reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming care, clarifying that recent media reports misinterpreted its stance.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

The American Medical Association maintains its support for gender-affirming care despite claims of a policy shift.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
2 hours ago

What Families Need to Know About Restraints in Psychiatric Care

Restraints in healthcare settings disproportionately affect Black individuals and can lead to trauma and distrust in care.
Women
fromwww.amny.com
1 hour ago

We cannot let the status quo continue': Manhattan lawmaker wants New York state to lead on improving menopause care for women | amNewYork

Legislators are urged to pass bills supporting menopausal women, including insurance coverage and workplace protections.
Coronavirus
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 hours ago

Americans trust vaccine researchers just as much as other scientists

Americans trust vaccine scientists similarly to other scientists, with 69% expressing moderate to great trust despite declining vaccination rates.
#mental-health
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 hours ago

Silicon Valley mental health crisis team at risk of losing funding - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County's TRUST program, a non-police mental health crisis team, faces funding challenges despite high demand and effectiveness in crisis stabilization.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Health of American Surgeons, We Are Not Okay

The Pitt accurately portrays the mental health struggles faced by medical professionals, highlighting the alarming rates of physician suicide.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

AG demands reforms at NY-Presbyterian after investigation reveals mental health patients left without permission | amNewYork

NewYork-Presbyterian must reform mental healthcare protocols and pay a $500,000 penalty after failing to protect vulnerable patients.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 hours ago

Silicon Valley mental health crisis team at risk of losing funding - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County's TRUST program, a non-police mental health crisis team, faces funding challenges despite high demand and effectiveness in crisis stabilization.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Health of American Surgeons, We Are Not Okay

The Pitt accurately portrays the mental health struggles faced by medical professionals, highlighting the alarming rates of physician suicide.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

AG demands reforms at NY-Presbyterian after investigation reveals mental health patients left without permission | amNewYork

NewYork-Presbyterian must reform mental healthcare protocols and pay a $500,000 penalty after failing to protect vulnerable patients.
Medicine
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Top Medical Journal Publishes Searing Article Warning Against Medical AI

Millions of Americans seek medical advice from AI chatbots despite significant flaws and lack of evidence for their effectiveness.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Federal Agency Coming for Gender-Affirming Care

The FTC is targeting transgender rights by framing gender-affirming care for minors as a consumer-protection issue.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How to Build a More Participatory Democracy With Psychology

Voter turnout is influenced by motivation, ability, and the difficulty of voting, with systemic barriers disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Activists outraged over panel of anti-trans "experts" at major pediatric health conference - LGBTQ Nation

A pediatric healthcare conference panel on trans healthcare features speakers affiliated with an anti-trans hate group, raising concerns about the event's impact on pediatric care standards.
#assisted-dying
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

UK assisted dying bill fails after delays but advocates vow to try again

Efforts to legalize assisted dying in the UK failed due to parliamentary delays and opposition from lawmakers.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Assisted dying bill will not become law after it falls in the House of Lords

Assisted dying legislation failed in England and Wales due to procedural issues, not on its merits, after running out of time in parliament.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

UK assisted dying bill fails after delays but advocates vow to try again

Efforts to legalize assisted dying in the UK failed due to parliamentary delays and opposition from lawmakers.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Assisted dying bill will not become law after it falls in the House of Lords

Assisted dying legislation failed in England and Wales due to procedural issues, not on its merits, after running out of time in parliament.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

DOJ wants to shield its lawyers from outside scrutiny. Critics worry about oversight

The Justice Department seeks to oversee attorney discipline, raising concerns about accountability and independence in legal ethics.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Federal court rules in favor of West Virginia's Medicaid gender-affirming care ban, citing Skrmetti - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court's Skrmetti decision has led to increased bans on gender-affirming care funding across multiple states.
Mental health
fromFast Company
3 days ago

LLMs don't get mental health right. We need a two-pronged approach to fix them

LLM-powered chatbots can inadvertently enable suicide and self-harm ideation, necessitating a clinically informed approach to user interactions.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says

"In this case, a few bad apples have taken those data off the platform and they have listed the data for sale," Sir Rory told the BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
Privacy professionals
#trauma
SF parents
fromKqed
3 days ago

A Los Angeles Woman Was Lost. An Ambitious Mental Health Program Gave Her a Sense of Purpose | KQED

Poon's life was marked by trauma, homelessness, and mental illness after losing her daughter to the foster care system.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
SF parents
fromKqed
3 days ago

A Los Angeles Woman Was Lost. An Ambitious Mental Health Program Gave Her a Sense of Purpose | KQED

Poon's life was marked by trauma, homelessness, and mental illness after losing her daughter to the foster care system.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Sexual Assault Survivors Are Not Responsible for Their Own Suffering

The effects of trauma from sexual abuse in adolescence are long-lasting and profoundly alter development.
#planned-parenthood
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Some Planned Parenthood clinics are using Botox to smooth over federal cuts

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte offers aesthetic services like Botox to generate revenue amid funding cuts, aiming to sustain reproductive healthcare.
Exercise
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Contributor: Regulate the 'Enhanced Games' as a medical experiment and a marketing stunt

The Enhanced Games promotes performance-enhancing drug use in sports, requiring athletes to enhance their abilities chemically.
Cannabis
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

State-licensed medical marijuana reclassified by the Trump administration as a less dangerous drug

The Trump administration reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana products from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
5 days ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'Toxic culture' at NHS trust left staff suicidal

Allegations of workplace bullying and harassment at Portsmouth Hospitals University Trust have led to severe mental health issues for staff members.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
22 hours ago

How RX Pros Is Reshaping Telehealth Access

RX Pros streamlines healthcare access through a telehealth marketplace, connecting patients with providers and pharmacies for faster treatment.
fromPsychology Today
7 hours ago

American Psychological Association's Actions Speak Louder Than Its Apology

CEMRRAT was established in 1994 after the APA designated ethnic minority education as a priority, with the goal of improving the recruitment and retention of ethnic minorities and addressing systemic barriers to their participation in psychology.
Social justice
Health
fromFortune
5 days ago

Most people worldwide believe at least one of 6 common medical myths | Fortune

Health misinformation is widespread, with 70% of people globally believing at least one debunked health claim.
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

National HIV advocacy group's CEO rejects claims of crisis

NMAC as an organization...we continue to deliver. Nothing that I have done has been unethical or illegal, and [I am] really working to strengthen our organization.
Non-profit organizations
Coronavirus
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

I Was Treated for Tuberculosis While Millions Were Robbed of Care

Immunosuppressant medication increases the risk of infections, leading to a positive tuberculosis test after years of negative results.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
23 hours ago

'Four days of hell in hospital' - Kearns on miscarriage

Missy Bo Kearns experienced a miscarriage and sepsis, leading to a critical hospital stay that changed her life dramatically.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

My assisted dying bill has a democratic mandate the Lords who blocked it today do not | Kim Leadbeater

A minority of unelected peers blocked the terminally ill adults bill, defying the will of elected MPs and the majority of constituents.
Public health
fromFortune
3 days ago

We could cut 180,000 preventable hospital deaths a year. Here's exactly why we haven't | Fortune

Preventable medical errors cause approximately 250,000 deaths annually in the U.S., highlighting a critical public health crisis that can be significantly reduced.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

CA State Senate to vote on slew of insurance reform bills, addressing transparency, non-renewals

California is voting on insurance reform bills aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the insurance market.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Rightwinger roasted for decrying 12-year-old girls getting abortions - LGBTQ Nation

Brilyn Hollyhand's controversial comments on abortion for minors sparked significant backlash online.
Healthcare
fromBoston.com
3 hours ago

Tufts operating room nurses declare no confidence in leadership

Staffing shortages at Tufts Medical Center are endangering patient safety and causing nurse burnout.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Missouri Republicans advance bill to police trans people's bathroom access

Missouri Republicans passed a bill mandating bathroom use based on sex assigned at birth, risking increased scrutiny and harassment for trans individuals.
SF parents
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

We Need to Tear Down the Adoption Industry

A US military raid in Afghanistan resulted in the death of a family, with conflicting accounts of the event and the fate of a missing infant.
Public health
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Audit details what led up to SF General killing, changes made after deadly attack

San Francisco health officials are implementing new security measures at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital following the fatal stabbing of social worker Alberto Rangel.
#sexual-assault
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
Medicine

Former Brigham and Women's doctor Derrick Todd pleads not guilty to 81 new sexual assault charges

fromBoston.com
4 days ago
Medicine

Former Brigham and Women's doctor Derrick Todd pleads not guilty to 81 new sexual assault charges

Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
7 hours ago

After failing in Senate, Josh Hawley urges House to ban funding for trans youth healthcare

Congress has not done enough to restrict trans youth's access to healthcare funding, according to Sen. Josh Hawley.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Ex-UCLA doctor admits to sexually abusing five patients after previous conviction overturned

James Heaps, 70, pleaded guilty to 13 felonies, including multiple counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, and must register as a sex offender for life.
Law
#immigration-enforcement
Social justice
fromKqed
4 days ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
Social justice
fromKqed
4 days ago

Amid ICE Fears, Mental Health Workers Report Drop in Immigrants Seeking Treatment | KQED

Increased immigration enforcement has led to a decline in mental health support access among immigrant families in the Bay Area.
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Care home manager struck off over 'horrific' restraining of disabled person

The tribunal hearing revealed that Janette Donnelly's use of force was 'horrific' and resulted in chaos at Millport Care Centre during a vaccine administration.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life

Amy-Jane Davies has been on six NHS waiting lists for 21 months, primarily for gynaecological surgery related to her endometriosis. Her symptoms include abdominal cramping, severe bloating, migraines, and fatigue, which have drastically affected her daily life.
Medicine
fromTruthout
4 hours ago

Despite Ongoing Attacks, Here Are Some Key Wins for the Abortion Rights Movement

Maternal mortality rates in states with abortion bans are increasing, highlighting the severe consequences of restrictive abortion laws on women's health and safety.
Healthcare
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

The Terrible Limbo Between the Emergency Room and a Hospital Bed

Andrej's refusal to go to the emergency room highlighted the challenges of end-of-life care and the inadequacies of emergency medical systems.
Public health
fromAxios
1 week ago

Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"

Social prescribing addresses health crises and broader issues like social isolation through diverse community programs and activities.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

These hospitals caved to Trump & cut trans health care. Now a court is making them bring it back. - LGBTQ Nation

Children's hospitals in Minnesota are reinstating gender-affirming care for youth after a temporary pause due to federal funding threats.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
12 hours ago

Public funding only covers part of a hospital's expenses. As costs soar, expect to see more advertising | CBC

Canadian hospitals are increasingly using marketing to attract funding and staff due to rising medical needs and competition.
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Op-Ed | Why NYC's New Health Plan Is Failing Its Workforce | amNewYork

New York City's transition to a new health plan has disrupted access to care for many municipal employees and retirees.
fromFortune
1 week ago
Healthcare

'The Pitt' reveals why healthcare desperately needs a new front door | Fortune

Healthcare
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Fighting for health care claim approvals

Insurance companies often delay or deny necessary medical treatments, causing significant emotional and physical distress for patients.
Healthcare
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

There's an Expense in America That Can Feel Particularly Maddening. I Know an Easy Way to Lower It.

Negotiating medical bills can significantly reduce costs, as providers often settle for much lower amounts than their initial charges.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Op-Ed | Why NYC's New Health Plan Is Failing Its Workforce | amNewYork

New York City's transition to a new health plan has disrupted access to care for many municipal employees and retirees.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

New Bill Seeks to Lower Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs - MedCity News

The Every Dollar Counts Act aims to apply out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs toward patients' deductibles, regardless of purchase method.
Healthcare
fromFortune
1 week ago

'The Pitt' reveals why healthcare desperately needs a new front door | Fortune

HBO Max's The Pitt highlights real challenges in emergency departments, emphasizing the need for reimagined patient access to healthcare.
Healthcare
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Fighting for health care claim approvals

Insurance companies often delay or deny necessary medical treatments, causing significant emotional and physical distress for patients.
#affordable-care-act
Left-wing politics
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How the Battle for Affordable Care Became a Culture War

The Affordable Care Act's passage and implementation faced significant political and cultural challenges, shaping national discourse for years to come.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
4 days ago

How the DOJ Is Tackling Fraud in the ACA Marketplace - MedCity News

Fraud targeting vulnerable populations in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace is a significant issue, with deceptive practices disrupting healthcare access.
#hospice-fraud
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commentary: Fraud is rampant, but good hospice care exists. Here's a guide to making the right choice

Hospice fraud is rampant due to financial exploitation of Medicare, with California highlighted as a significant problem area.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Stolen ID: Woman hears she's 'in hospice' in L.A. County after filing Medicare claim for pickleball injury

Fraud in the hospice industry has led to victims being denied care and facing terrifying situations despite evidence of wrongdoing.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commentary: Fraud is rampant, but good hospice care exists. Here's a guide to making the right choice

Hospice fraud is rampant due to financial exploitation of Medicare, with California highlighted as a significant problem area.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Stolen ID: Woman hears she's 'in hospice' in L.A. County after filing Medicare claim for pickleball injury

Fraud in the hospice industry has led to victims being denied care and facing terrifying situations despite evidence of wrongdoing.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How Cognitive and Social Forces Shape Medical Decisions

Medical decisions are influenced by how options are framed, presented, and the dynamics of the situation.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

How to Fix a Diagnosis Crisis

Diagnostic errors are common, affecting 5% of Americans annually, leading to significant disability and death.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Safety fears as UK hospitals use nurses to cover for doctors due to shortage of medics

UK hospitals are using nurses to fill doctor shortages, raising concerns about patient safety and care quality.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

RX Pros and the Rise of Digital Healthcare Access

RX Pros connects patients with healthcare professionals and pharmacies to streamline access to medical treatments, particularly for weight loss.
Healthcare
fromFortune
4 days ago

Gig work is coming for nursing. It might mean below-minimum wage pay and AI surveillance | Fortune

The gig economy has expanded significantly, impacting various professions, especially healthcare, while raising concerns about worker security and regulatory evasion.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

GOP lawmakers approve bill to let patients sue doctors for "coercing" them into gender transitions - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee Senate passed a bill allowing lawsuits against doctors for gender transition coercion up to 18 years after care.
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Medicaid-Funded Care Saves and Rebuilds Lives

Medicaid reductions threaten access to essential health care for those living with or at risk for HIV, impacting thousands of individuals.
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Warnock Goes Off On RFK Jr For CDC Cuts: You're Dangerous' And Ought to be Fired'

Sen. Warnock criticized Secretary Kennedy for cuts to public health infrastructure, particularly at the CDC, jeopardizing disease prevention efforts.
Public health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

ICE Raids and Medicaid Cuts Put Both Caregivers and Their Patients at Risk

Access to in-home care for disabled individuals is threatened by fears of immigration enforcement against care workers.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Tech bills of the week: Improving maternal health; Expanding access for disabled Americans; and more

The Tech to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes through enhanced telehealth services and technology access for expecting mothers.
NYC LGBT
fromHoodline
1 month ago

New York City Law Requires Hospitals To Post Trans Patient Rights

New York City's Local Law 126 requires hospitals to display signs informing transgender patients of their rights, including being addressed by preferred names and pronouns, and to publish lists of gender-affirming services.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Should We Treat Political Violence as a Public Health Crisis?

Political violence in the U.S. has become routine and causes lasting psychological and public-health harms beyond immediate security threats.
Healthcare
fromMedium
1 week ago

The trust gap in healthcare AI isn't about the AI

Trust in healthcare AI is established in the first 30 seconds of interaction, not through model improvements.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Health Care Empathy Dilemma

Different empathy types affect caregivers differently: compassion empathy protects against burnout while contagion empathy increases burnout risk by merging others' emotions.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Nurses demand the abolition of ICE and improved patient rights protections in healthcare settings.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Black Americans are disproportionately criminalized for living with HIV. Here's how

Black people in the U.S. aren't just more likely to have HIV - they're more likely to be criminalized for it. Black Americans accounted for about 38 percent of new HIV diagnoses and 39 percent of people living with HIV in 2023, according to a report from the Williams Institute, despite making up around 12 percent of the population. Black women had the highest HIV diagnosis rate at 19.6 per 100,000, which is about 11 times the rate for white women at 1.8 per 100,000.
Public health
Public health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Illinois Had Massive Gaps in Mental Health Coverage. We Organized to Fix It.

Illinois law mandates fairer insurer payments to mental health and substance-abuse providers, expanding access and reducing ghost networks for roughly 2.5 million people.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | Open the door to better care by expanding scope of practice | amNewYork

New York should expand medical assistants' scope of practice to administer vaccinations under supervision to address healthcare workforce shortages and improve patient care access.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Waiting for Medicare and skipping prescriptions: Meet the Americans on the brink of losing health insurance

Expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies on December 31 caused monthly premiums to spike hundreds of dollars, forcing over 1 million Americans to cancel marketplace plans between early 2025 and 2026.
Healthcare
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Cost of Not Having Health Insurance

A woman survives a burst brain aneurysm and undergoes emergency surgery, with family members gathering to support her recovery in the ICU.
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