Is the New Political Order Undoing Decades of Healthcare Progress? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyCurrent U.S. healthcare policy changes threaten decades of progress in equity and accessibility.
Medical Bias as HierarchyKira Johnson's death highlights critical disparities in maternal care for Black women in the U.S.
How Health Care Can Be Made More EquitableThe U.S. healthcare system must focus on equitable access, especially in caregiving and postpartum support.
Medical Bias as HierarchyKira Johnson's death highlights critical disparities in maternal care for Black women in the U.S.
How Health Care Can Be Made More EquitableThe U.S. healthcare system must focus on equitable access, especially in caregiving and postpartum support.
"We're Living Through Hell": What Trump's Anti-Trans War Really MeansProtesters gathered to oppose NYU Langone Health's cancellation of gender-affirming care appointments for trans children, highlighting concerns over rights and equity.
Why LGBTQ+ groups are angry at RFK Jr.'s confirmationLGBTQ+ groups oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation due to his controversial views and potential negative impact on public health.
Post-affirmative action, new med students are less diverseMedical schools face challenges in diversity as enrollment of underrepresented minorities declines following the ban on affirmative action.
Black mothers seek 'total agency' over perinatal healthcare data | Computer WeeklyBlack women in Birmingham are leading a community research initiative to ensure agency in perinatal healthcare data collection and use.
Breaking down barriers in mental health equityLGBTQ+ youth mental health crisis heightened post-2024 election, necessitating urgent culturally inclusive care solutions.
Trans women sue Aetna over policy denying coverage for facial feminization surgery - LGBTQ NationThree transgender women are suing Aetna for denying claims for medically necessary facial feminization surgery, alleging discrimination under the Affordable Care Act.
How to Face a Trump Presidency as a Trans Person - San Francisco Bay TimesThe transgender community faces renewed threats under a second Trump presidency, emphasizing the need for legal document updates to ensure safety and recognition.
Will Gavin Newsom sign California's bill to license more gender-affirming doctors? - LGBTQ NationCalifornia is advancing transgender rights through legislative measures like AB 2442, aimed at improving access to gender-affirming healthcare.
Trans women sue Aetna over policy denying coverage for facial feminization surgery - LGBTQ NationThree transgender women are suing Aetna for denying claims for medically necessary facial feminization surgery, alleging discrimination under the Affordable Care Act.
How to Face a Trump Presidency as a Trans Person - San Francisco Bay TimesThe transgender community faces renewed threats under a second Trump presidency, emphasizing the need for legal document updates to ensure safety and recognition.
Will Gavin Newsom sign California's bill to license more gender-affirming doctors? - LGBTQ NationCalifornia is advancing transgender rights through legislative measures like AB 2442, aimed at improving access to gender-affirming healthcare.
Medtronic-Hexagon Health Lawsuit Highlights the Struggle Between Doctors & Industry - MedCity NewsLarge medtech companies face legal allegations for exploiting physicians' patents, threatening innovation in the healthcare industry.
Bay Area lacks Black, Latino health care workers. $5M grant could helpSupporting representation in healthcare is vital for community trust and access.
Women Are Still Under-Represented in Medical Research. Here's Where the Gender Gap Is Most PronouncedMedical research has historically overlooked women's health, impacting the understanding of diseases and treatments.Recent efforts aim to advance women's health research and address long-standing gender biases.
State to require health insurers to collect demographic informationThe proposed rule aims to collect demographic data to enhance healthcare equity in New York.
New guidelines created to 'ensure the safety and dignity of trans patients'New guidelines independent of NHS aim to ensure trans surgical patients' safety and dignity in peri-operative period.
Celebrities join campaigners in call for cheaper version of gamechanger' HIV drug for poorer countriesUrgency to make HIV medicine accessible globally highlighted by former leaders, celebrities, and Nobel Prize-winning scientist.
State won't stop closure of East San Jose hospital services - San Jose SpotlightState officials refuse to intervene in hospital closure despite community pleas.