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Medical care
More people are delaying medical care due to cost, Federal Reserve finds
May 24, 2023
About 28% said they had skipped some form of health care because they couldn't afford it, although other costs have been rising faster.
Remote mental health treatment boomed during the pandemic. It's still going strong.
May 9, 2023
Thanks to pandemic-era changes, many insurers and providers now support expanded telemental health services.
China's lockdowns continue to disrupt personal lives and the global economy
by
Amy Scott
and Anais Amin
Sep 12, 2022
"There was a convenience shop owner nearby me who ate nothing but instant noodles for weeks," says Marketplace's Jennifer Pak.
With limited access to abortion comes limited access to medical training to perform abortions
Jul 25, 2022
Med students and residents worry about getting routine access to instruction.
How one primary care doctor found her role in the fight against COVID-19
May 3, 2021
Physician and writer Suzanne Koven deleted an email requesting volunteers before changing her mind.
How "medical bond" can have fatal consequences for someone in jail
by
Kimberly Adams
and Rose Conlon
Oct 7, 2019
An investigative report shows how jail officials are finding ways to avoid paying for the medical care of inmates.
Stopping ICU delirium by getting patients moving
May 2, 2017
Doctor says the treatment plan makes a 'massive difference' to those in critical care.
For public good, not for profit.
Ambulance service in Texas now delivering home care
Feb 16, 2017
In Fort Worth, some paramedics are taking their time with patients instead of rushing them to ERs.
Home care experiment could mean fewer hospital stays
May 13, 2016
Halfway through a 3-year project, data suggests Mt. Sinai Hospital is saving money and cutting readmissions.
Every last dollar you make affects your life expectancy
Apr 11, 2016
Some poor people live longer than other poor people, according to a new study.