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.
Health Jun 27 ‘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 The number of infants under age 1 involved has been rising — up threefold from 24 infants in the fiscal year that ended last Sept. 30, and 46 infants the year before.
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 Officials worry Trump’s vow to squeeze ‘sanctuary cities’ could hurt health programs 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.