-
President Biden Urges Veterans to Seek Health Benefits Under New Law
President Joe Biden urged military veterans on Friday to take advantage of new healthcare opportunities under legislation that he signed in August. He promoted the aid as he visited a Delaware National Guard facility named for his late son, Beau.
-
Biden Admin. Says There's a Boost in People Seeking HealthCare.gov Insurance Coverage
The boost in enrollment comes as the number of uninsured Americans this year reached a historic low of 8%.
-
As STDs Proliferate, Companies Rush to Market At-Home Test Kits. But Are They Reliable?
Researchers, public health advocates, and health care companies are urging the federal government to green light at-home testing kits to help stem the growing number of Americans with STDs.
-
Could ‘Magic Mushrooms' Treat Severe Depression? A Major Study Aims to Find Out
The largest-ever clinical trial of psilocybin — the psychedelic compound found in “magic mushrooms” — is set to begin by the end of December.
-
Pharmacies Are Reporting Shortages of the Widely Used Antibiotic Amoxicillin
Pharmacies across the United States are reporting shortages of one of the most widely used antibiotics, raising concerns that the medication will be in short supply for the upcoming winter season.
-
Have a Medical Test or Procedure Denied by Insurance? Here's How to Appeal
What do you do if your health insurance provider refuses to cover a test, treatment, or medication your doctor says you need? Before you dig into savings and pay out of pocket, Consumer Reports says you have a guaranteed right to appeal. And the good news is that it’s not that hard to do.
-
Have a Medical Test or Procedure Denied by Insurance? Here's How to Appeal
It can feel like you have no options, but NBC 7’s Sergio Flores shows how you can push back if your claim is rejected.
-
Millions of Americans Will Save on Medicare Fees Next Year
The rare 3% decrease in monthly premiums is likely to be coupled with a historically high cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits — perhaps 9% or 10% — putting hundreds of dollars directly into the pockets of millions of people.
-
Abortions at Sea: A California Doctor's Plan to Bypass Southern States' Ban
A California doctor has started a nonprofit, dedicated to creating and running a floating health clinic anchored in federal waters off the Gulf Coast — circumventing restrictive state laws around abortion and reproductive health.
-
Walmart Expands Abortion Coverage for Employees
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
-
Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act
President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law on Tuesday, a major win for the Democrats, who call it a significant step toward curbing climate change and easing health care costs.
-
Biden Signs Massive Climate and Health Care Legislation
President Joe Biden signed Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill into law on Tuesday, delivering what he has called the “final piece” of his pared-down domestic agenda, as he aims to boost his party’s standing with voters less than three months before the midterm elections. The legislation includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change — some...
-
What the Struggles to Treat Monkeypox Tell Us About U.S. Health Care
Some people infected with monkeypox have faced a difficult road while seeking treatments like antiviral drugs, or even a test to confirm the disease. But why are people struggling to find the help they need? Marshall Allen, author of “Never Pay the First Bill,” joins LX News to discuss the difficulties of navigating the U.S. health care system.
-
After Abortion Ruling, Lupus, Arthritis Patients Struggle to Get This Drug
In high doses, the drug methotrexate can be used to treat an ectopic pregnancy and save a life. But after the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, patients with leukemia or rheumatic illnesses like lupus and psoriasis are having trouble getting it, because of its status as an abortifiacient. Harvard Dr. Aditi Nerurkar joins LX News to explain.
-
How Mark Cuban's Pharmacy Sells Prescriptions For Cheap
By not accepting insurance plans and skirting around the regulations that come with them, Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs has been selling prescription drugs at prices that beat the average pharmacy chains. Insurance expert Paul Seegert joins LX News to discuss Cuban’s pharmacy company.
-
Ohio Doctor Accused of Overprescribing Fentanyl Found Not Guilty in Deaths of 14 Patients
A jury on Wednesday acquitted an Ohio doctor in the deaths of multiple hospital patients
-
Why Congress' Insulin Bill Won't Help Everyone
For people who need insulin and have insurance, a bill that just passed the House will be a big help, capping the copay for the life-sustaining prescription at $35 a month. But the bill doesn’t help the uninsured, says Kaiser Health News reporter Bram Sable-Smith. He explains the legislation and opens up about his own diagnosis for Type 1 diabetes.
-
Obama to Return to White House for Health Care Event
Former President Barack Obama will be returning to the White House on Tuesday for his first public event there since he left office in 2017
-
Biotech Nonprofit Helps Patients With Ultra-Rare Conditions
The n-Lorem team maps patients’ genetic codes to create customized medicine just for them, reports NBC 7’s Monica Dean.
-
San Diego Biotech Nonprofit Providing Hope for Patients With Ultra-Rare Diseases
Carlsbad-based n-lorem develops specialized medicine for patients like 12-year-old Connor Dalby, a Carlsbad boy who could be the only person in the world living with his disease, which is caused by an ultra-rare genetic mutation.