Mar 17 Watch 11:06 Fauci on the BA.2 variant, funding for the COVID fight and the possibility of a new surge COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are all down substantially in the U.S. with restrictions loosened in most places. But the nation is still losing more than a thousand people a day on average to the virus, and as cases rise… Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch 6:29 Twin doctors combat systemic racism and lack of access in health care By Amna Nawaz, Lorna Baldwin March is Women's History Month, and to mark the occasion, Amna Nawaz introduces us to a pair of modern-day history makers: the Blackstock sisters. They're physicians who have dedicated themselves to working at the intersection of medicine, health equity and… Continue watching
Mar 17 What you need to know about the new law aimed at ending surprise medical bills, and what it doesn't cover By Dan Weissmann, Kaiser Health News The No Surprises Act offers protection from many surprise medical bills — but that protection may be only as good as a patient’s knowledge of the law and ability to make sure it’s enforced. Continue reading
Mar 17 Washington state governor signs bill that prohibits Texas-style abortion lawsuits By Rachel La Corte, Associated Press A measure that prohibits legal action against people seeking an abortion and those who aid them was signed into law Thursday by the governor of Washington, a move designed to rebut recent actions by conservative states. Continue reading
Mar 16 Pregnant Californians' access to doula care delayed as state and professionals spar over payment By Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News California was supposed to start paying doulas this year to help Medicaid enrollees have healthy pregnancies. But the benefit has been delayed because doulas feel lowballed by the state’s proposed payment rate. Continue reading
Mar 16 White House warns U.S. could be 'blindsided' by the next variant without more COVID funding from Congress By Rachel Cohrs, Andrew Joseph, STAT The White House is begging Congress for more funds to help with COVID-19 surveillance, testing, and treatments — a call that could be bolstered by emerging signs of an increase in COVID-19 cases in Europe. Continue reading
Mar 16 WATCH: Public health experts testify on moving past the Covid-19 pandemic in House hearing By News Desk This month marks the 2 year anniversary of the moment the U.S. declared the pandemic a national emergency. Since then, the country has had to endure months of lockdowns and restrictions in an effort to curb the virus. … Continue reading
Mar 15 Tennessee Republicans introduce Texas-styled abortion bill By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press The proposal not only would prohibit doctors from performing abortions before most people know they're pregnant but would also allow citizens to file civil lawsuits against anyone who helps someone else get the procedure. Continue reading
Mar 15 Pfizer asks U.S. to approve a 4th COVID vaccine dose for seniors By Zeke Miller, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press If the government approves the request, made by the company Tuesday, a key question would be how soon seniors would be advised to roll up their sleeves, given that cases currently are dropping. Continue reading
Mar 15 Watch 10:02 Americans describe the momentous mental health toll of the pandemic By Courtney Norris Two years into the pandemic, concerns about COVID-19's impact on mental health continue to grow. We spoke to people across the country about their particular struggles and the work being done to help others suffering during the pandemic. And Dr. Continue watching