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FILE PHOTO: U.S. Capitol as potential government shutdown looms

Politics Oct 14

WATCH LIVE: Senate gavels in as Johnson warns this shutdown could be longest in U.S. history

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Politics Oct 13

U.S. government shutdown continues
WATCH: Johnson responds to critics on why he won’t call House back for shutdown negotiations

Johnson says he “won’t negotiate” with Democrats until they hit pause on their health care demands and reopen the government.

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Politics Oct 07

US House to vote on stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown, in Washington
At the center of shutdown fight, health care is one of the most intractable issues in Congress

There are some Republicans in Congress who want to extend the higher subsidies, which were first put in place in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. But many GOP lawmakers are firmly opposed to any extension.

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Politics Oct 07

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer Speaks To Reporters On Capitol Hill
WATCH: Senate meets as Democrats demand extension of health care subsidies to end shutdown

Democrats believe health care is an issue that will resonate with a majority of Americans as they demand an extension of subsidies in exchange for their votes to reopen the shuttered U.S. government.

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Health Apr 24

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Religious directives at Catholic hospitals complicate emergency care for pregnant women

For decades, Catholic leaders in the U.S. have placed restrictions on certain reproductive health services at Catholic-run hospitals. But as abortion is becoming harder to access nationwide, there’s a new spotlight on care at these facilities. Special correspondent Sarah Varney…

By Sarah Varney, Rachel Wellford

Apr 12

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Why patients are getting hit with surprise hospital fees for routine medical care

By Megan Thompson

In recent years, hospital systems have been buying up medical practices at a rapid pace. Now, patients getting routine medical care are being hit with high costs and unexpected hospital fees — even if they never visited a hospital. Special…

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Feb 22

Community pharmacies are closing. Here’s what to do if your neighborhood location does too

By Lucas A. Berenbrok, Michael Murphy, Sophia Herbert, The Conversation

Neighborhood pharmacies are one of the most accessible health care locations in the country, but over the past five years thousands of U.S. pharmacies have closed leaving behind "pharmacy deserts" that impact local communities.

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Jan 28

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Medical experts concerned USAID spending cuts could impact global health programs

By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins

The uncertainty around the Trump Administration's sweeping funding freeze is also alarming many in the world of global health since it could affect key programs overseen by USAID. Geoff Bennett discussed the potential impact with Dr. Atul Gawande.

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Jan 25

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What to know about an AI transcription tool that ‘hallucinates’ medical interactions

By John Yang, Kaisha Young

Many medical centers use an AI-powered tool called Whisper to transcribe patients’ interactions with their doctors. But researchers have found that it sometimes invents text, a phenomenon known in the industry as hallucinations, raising the possibility of errors like misdiagnosis.

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Oct 31

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Harris warns health care on the line as Johnson eyes ‘massive reform’ if Trump wins

By Laura Barrón-López, Eliot Barnhart

Both presidential candidates brought their campaigns to the Southwest on Thursday. Donald Trump stopped in New Mexico, a detour from battleground territory, while Kamala Harris jetted off to Arizona. But before she left, Harris spoke with reporters about what's on…

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