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Politics Jun 27

Fact check: Delaney’s debate claim that ‘Medicare For All’ will shutter hospitals goes overboard

The potential impact of Medicare for All on hospitals is likely to be much more nuanced than the former U.S. representative made it out to be.

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‘Medicare for All’ emerges as early divide in first Democratic debate

During Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential primary debate, health policies — ranging from “Medicare for All” to efforts to curb skyrocketing drug prices — were among the key issues the 10 hopeful candidates onstage used to help differentiate themselves.

Nation Jul 18

Infants summoned for deportation under family separation, federal data shows

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Health Jun 28

More toddlers appear alone in court for deportation under family separation

Requiring unaccompanied minors to go through deportation alone is not a new practice. But in the wake of the Trump administration’s controversial family separation policy, more young children — including toddlers — are being affected than in the past.

Health Jun 20

A fifth of immigrant children detained under ‘zero tolerance’ policy are younger than 13

The number of children has exploded in the past six weeks since the Trump administration moved to stop parents and their children at the U.S. border and separate and detain them in different facilities.

Health Aug 20

Opioid crisis strains foster care system; programs aim to keep kids with mom

One Kentucky program is eyed by other jurisdictions as a way to get addicted parents into recovery and help them care for their children at home.

Health Jul 14

Transgender health care targeted in crusade to undo ACA

Because Medicaid covers a disproportionately high number of transgender people, the potential change could heap hardship on an already embattled population.

Health May 01

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Health officials in sanctuary cities are worried Trump's hard stance on immigration could put funding for their programs in jeopardy.

Health Apr 24

Why kid-friendly medications can be expensive for parents

When prescribing medications, caring for children poses a particular challenge. They’re not just little adults. Their still-developing brains and bodies metabolize drugs differently, and what works for grown-ups can yield radically different — and sometimes dangerous — results in kids.

Health Feb 21

Facing pressure, insurance plans loosen rules for covering addiction treatment

The change comes as addiction to opioids, which include heavy-duty painkillers and heroin, still sweeps the country.

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