Articles tagged as: Side Effects Public Media
March 14, 2023
Who really benefits when damages are capped in medical malpractice lawsuits?
Most Midwest states, including Indiana, have a cap on the amount that juries can award in non-economic damages for medical malpractice cases. But some question whether caps help or hurt those seeking justice for medical errors.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2023
States are turning to Medicaid to help people leaving incarceration
People leaving jail and prison are at extremely high risk of hospitalization and death, and policymakers from deep blue California to solidly red Utah think bringing Medicaid behind bars could help.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2023
States face an uphill battle to stop runaway health care costs
Eight states are following Massachusetts lead and trying to strike the right balance of slowing health care spending without causing too much pain to the industry.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2023
One doctor’s crusade to improve health literacy through easy-to-understand videos
Could racial health disparities shrink if the health care community did a better job of explaining health information in simple terms and engaging trusted messengers?
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2023
Evictions on the rise in the Midwest put public health at risk
With the end of pandemic-era housing programs, evictions are up, which is causing a growing public health crisis.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2023
America's best-selling drug finally goes generic
After 20 years and $200 billion in revenue, Humira an injectable treatment for autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis is losing its monopoly.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2023
Three health policy stories to watch in 2023
Considering the countrys divided Congress, Americans shouldnt hold their breath for major health reform legislation this year. On the other hand, 2023 is shaping up to see some incredibly consequential health policy changes that could impact millions.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2023
Hospitals look to storytelling to reduce stigma toward people with addiction
One Midwest researcher wants to see if theatrical portrayals of life with addiction can help reduce stigma among medical professionals toward people with substance use disorders.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2023
When rural hospitals close, access to critical care is put in jeopardy
In many rural towns, local hospitals are community fixtures. When they close, the entire community feels the ripple effects.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2022
Abortion access, COVID disruptions, health inequities – Side Effects’ top stories of 2022
In 2022, Side Effects Public Medias reporters and collaborators exposed health inequities and followed the top health stories of the year.
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