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NYC politics
fromGothamist
6 days ago

New York legislators advance bill to allow medically assisted suicide

New York Assembly passed a medically assisted suicide bill, facing opposition and potential hurdles before becoming law.
#medicare
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

With Medicare, Harris Sees a Potential Last-Minute Appeal to Voters

Vice President Harris proposed Medicare coverage for home health care to engage older voters and their families during the presidential campaign.
fromMedCity News
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's Executive Order on Prescription Drug Costs Delivers a Win for Pharma Companies - MedCity News

Trump's executive order may change Medicare drug price negotiations, favoring pharmaceutical companies by extending negotiation eligibility for small molecule drugs.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

With Medicare, Harris Sees a Potential Last-Minute Appeal to Voters

Vice President Harris proposed Medicare coverage for home health care to engage older voters and their families during the presidential campaign.
fromMedCity News
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump's Executive Order on Prescription Drug Costs Delivers a Win for Pharma Companies - MedCity News

Trump's executive order may change Medicare drug price negotiations, favoring pharmaceutical companies by extending negotiation eligibility for small molecule drugs.
more#medicare
Retirement
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Many people with disabilities risk losing their Medicaid if they work too much

Medicaid rules complicate work opportunities for people with disabilities, raising concerns about politicians' push for work requirements.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NJ hospitals ask parents to 'identify' pronouns and sexual orientations of newborn babies

New Jersey hospitals are asking parents for their newborn's preferred pronouns and sexual orientation, prompting backlash.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Medicine

Letters: Next Alameda County DA must embrace Care First

The next DA in Alameda County must commit to the Care First initiative to improve public safety and community care.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Bernie Sanders Defends Elizabeth Warren Over CEO Murder Gaffe: She Understands' Killing Was Totally Unacceptable But'

Senator Bernie Sanders supports Elizabeth Warren's comments on escalating health issues framed by violence, blending a moral stance with contextual health care policy discussions.
#womens-health
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
6 months ago

Biden announces plans for free birth control without a prescription

Biden's plan seeks to expand access to free over-the-counter contraception, impacting reproductive rights ahead of elections.
US news
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control

The new rule allows over-the-counter contraceptives without a prescription, improving women's health care access.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
6 months ago

Biden announces plans for free birth control without a prescription

Biden's plan seeks to expand access to free over-the-counter contraception, impacting reproductive rights ahead of elections.
US news
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

White House says health insurance needs to fully cover condoms, other over-the-counter birth control

The new rule allows over-the-counter contraceptives without a prescription, improving women's health care access.
more#womens-health
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago
Medicine

Ozempic producer CEO in hot seat in Senate hearing over cost of weight loss drug

High prices for diabetes and obesity drugs like Ozempic are jeopardizing patient access, especially among low-income and minority groups.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Senate Republicans Block I.V.F. Protection Bill a Second Time, Breaking With Trump

Senate Republicans blocked federal protections for in vitro fertilization, underscoring their opposition to reproductive health care reforms despite majority support among voters.
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