Why Is Medicare So Complicated?
Open enrollment is happening now for Medicare until December 7, but why is it so complicated to understand?
Health Care
Explaining Health Care Disparities Among Hispanics
The largest minority group in America has limited access to health care. What causes these disparities?
Biden Pushing Lower Prescription Drug Costs In Midterm Press
The White House said President Biden will also sign an executive order that will direct HHS to look for additional ways to lower drug costs.
| AP
Patients, Loved Ones Struggle To Pay Rising Health Care Costs
One man and his wife downsized and sold most of their belongings to pay for his medical costs as he fights brain cancer.
Biden Administration Lays Out Roadmap To Mental Health Integration
Integrating mental health into primary care could help increase access to behavioral health services.
Where Is Mental Health Funding Going?
Tackling the mental health crisis from a political standpoint often comes down to one thing —funding. So where is the money going?
Millions Of Americans Will Save On Medicare Fees Next Year
A rare 3% drop in monthly premiums is likely to be paired with a historically high cost-of-living increase for millions of Social Security recipients.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
President Biden's Strategy To End U.S. Hunger Includes More Benefits
President Biden is hosting a conference this week on hunger, nutrition and health, the first by the White House since 1969.
| AP
Pandemic Fatigue Could Cause Problems For Public Health
As most people get tired of dealing with the pandemic, experts worry Congress will too, which could affect vaccines, tests and other policies.
Fauci Announces December Departure From Government Service
Dr. Anthony Fauci — the nation's top infectious disease expert — has said his departure from the federal government does not mean he's retiring.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
More Monkeypox Vaccines Will Be Made Available Ahead Of Pride Events
The U.S. is setting aside an extra 50,000 doses of monkeypox vaccines, specifically for large-scale pride events.
Veterans 'Burn Pits' Bill Marks A Personal Victory For Biden
Burn pits were used in Iraq and Afghanistan to dispose of chemicals, cans, plastics, medical equipment and human waste.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
Senate Rules Referee Weakens Dem Drug Plan In Economic Bill
Dems were told to remove language imposing hefty penalties on drugmakers that boost their prices beyond inflation in the private insurance market.
| AP
Biden Announces New Efforts To Address Youth Mental Health Crisis
The Biden administration also urged governors across the nation to invest more in school-based mental health services.
Legislation Will Bridge Insurance Gap Among Hispanic Population
According to Census data, the Hispanic population is the least insured in the U.S. Some solutions are leveling the playing field.
Why Aren't Mental Health Resources Available To Everyone?
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness one in five Americans experience mental illness in a given year.
Safe Haven Boxes Allow People To Safely Surrender Babies
Boxes from an Indiana non-profit lock and send alerts to first responders once a baby is placed inside the box.
Indiana Doctor's Lawyer Tells AG To Halt False Statements
A lawyer issued a "cease and desist" letter over false information being spread on a physician who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim.
| AP
Walgreens, Florida Settle Opioid Costs Lawsuit For $683M
Walgreens was the 12th and final defendant to settle with Florida, which will bring in more than $3 billion for the state to tackle opioid addiction.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
White House Pleads For More COVID Funding; GOP Questions Spending
With the White House asking Congress to pass additional COVID relief funding, Republicans question how the previous $1.9 trillion package was spent.
| AP
New Law Reducing Surprise Medical Billing Still Has Gaps
Under the "No Surprises Act," everyone who takes care of you at an emergency room will be in-network. But the law won't help every person.
More Doctors Are Embracing Psychedelics
Once shunned by the medical establishment, psychedelics are experiencing a comeback.
Why Some Psychiatric Facilities Prioritize Out-Of-State Patients
Some children in need of immediate psychiatric care are forced to travel hundreds of miles to facilities across state lines.
| Scripps
Uninsured Americans Could Soon Be Charged For Covid Testing, Vaccines
A federal program that was reimbursing health care providers for costs of COVID care has run out of money.
Newsy Investigates: Government Money For Troubled COVID-19 Testing Lab
Ex-employees describe how the Center for Covid Control may have over-billed a government fund for Americans without health insurance.
In Real Life: HIV In The Deep South
Southern states account for 51% of new HIV cases in the nation. Mississippi is breaking down barriers and stigmas in an effort to reduce transmission.
| Cody LaGrow and Alexandra Travis
Young Doctors Struggle To Learn Abortion Procedures Amid State Bans
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends doctors receive standardized training on abortion care during residency.
| WTVF
Doctors See Growing Demand For Lung Transplants During Pandemic
A pulmonary surgeon and oncologist are creating new protocols for treating lung cancer patients after treating 54-year-old Albert Khoury.
Newsy Investigates: Tax Dollars Kept Flowing To Troubled COVID-19 Lab
Lax laws allowed little oversight and lots of government reimbursement at a COVID-19 testing company accused of reporting false test results.
Purdue Pharma, U.S. States Agree To New Opioid Settlement
In all, the settlement plan could be worth more than $10 billion over time.
| AP
