Articles tagged as: Side Effects Public Media
September 19, 2022
Why pediatricians are worried about the end of the federal COVID emergency declaration
A federal emergency declaration that has allowed children to receive continuous Medicaid coverage throughout the pandemic could end soon, and health providers are worried.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2022
Telehealth providers are navigating murky legal territory as abortion bans take effect
The patchwork nature of abortion laws across the country has made the procedure harder for pregnant people to get and for health care providers to give.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2022
To understand the real toll of gun violence, look to survivors and their families
Gun violence incidents, which include non-fatal shootings, have spiked across the country. And the trail of damage these shootings leave extends well beyond those who were struck by bullets. Studies show that even when someone survives a shooting, they and their families continue to struggle with financial, physical and mental health issues.
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2022
The next round in the fight over prescription drug prices
The Inflation Reduction Act gives Medicare historic new powers to lower prescription drug prices, but lawsuits, loopholes and opposition from the drug industry could undermine them.
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2022
Abortion bans could have far-reaching impacts on the Black community in the Midwest
Abortion restrictions will likely affect Black women the most. Many are concerned about the impact on Black maternal mortality, and the risk of criminalization.
Read MoreSeptember 2, 2022
Not everyone who needs insulin will be helped by the Inflation Reduction Act
A recently approved economic package will lower out-of-pocket costs for some patients. Many who rely on the costly medication say the measure doesn't go far enough.
Read MoreAugust 29, 2022
Helping sickle cell patients starts with collecting better data
A lack of data regarding sickle cell disease in the U.S. stunts efforts to improve outcomes for patients. The federally funded Sickle Cell Data Collection Program aims to chip away at these data gaps.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2022
Marketplace plans deny in-network claims more than you might think
Having health insurance doesnt always mean the care you need will be covered, even if that care is provided in-network. Consumers have a right to appeal denied claims, but federal data shows very few people do.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2022
An unconventional solution to abortion restrictions: Leave a baby in a box
As more states pass abortion bans, an approach offering parents an alternative is gaining popularity. Baby boxes, which are built into the side of fire stations or hospitals, allow people to surrender infants anonymously.
Read MoreAugust 9, 2022
Kids are going back to school. Experts say monkeypox isn’t a major concern
Only a handful of monkeypox cases in the U.S. are among children, out of thousands reported so far. Yet infectious disease experts are keeping a close eye on pediatric cases.
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