Articles tagged as: Tradeoffs
November 21, 2025
Homeless camp sweeps can harm health. Some cities are trying a new way.
Local governments across the U.S. have increasingly turned to sweeps and arrests as the number of people living on the nation’s streets exploded by nearly 60% between 2015 and 2024. But growing evidence shows that forcing people to move can harm their health.
Read MoreNovember 17, 2025
Rising costs, fewer choices: What’s up with Medicare drug plans?
Facing mounting financial pressures, insurance companies are changing the prescription drug coverage available to many consumers in Medicare Part D.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2025
Obamacare Premiums Are About to Soar. How'd We Get Here?
Federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans are set to shrink next year. Many shoppers are expected to be priced out of the market, leaving those who stay with higher premiums.
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2025
Fear of deportation is keeping people from accessing healthcare
According to a report from Axios, there has been a 127% increase in ICE arrests in Indiana from January to June of this year. Doctors, and others, worry that this will have negative health impacts on some of the 11 million immigrants here without legal status.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2024
Here's where Harris and Trump stand on three big health care issues
The next president will face decisions on drug price negotiations, enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans and medication abortion among other issues. Here's where the candidates stand.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2024
Could pushing hospitals to give away more free care backfire?
With high health bills drowning patients in debt, some lawmakers want nonprofit hospitals to give away more free care. But experts warn that could wind up being worse for patients.
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