Denver, CO|News|
Denver Considers Removing Cops From Mental Health-Related 911 Rescues
Denver is one of at least eight cities considering an Oregon program called Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets.
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New CA Transparency Law Reveals Steep Rise In Wholesale Drug Prices
Pharmaceutical companies raised the “wholesale acquisition cost” of drugs by a median of 25.8% from 2017 through the first quarter of 2019.
University Place, WA|News|
Patients Get Big Bills At St. Joseph's Charity Care In Tacoma, WA
Nonprofit hospitals admit they sent $2.7B in bills over the course of a year to patients who probably qualified for free or discounted care.
Across California, CA|News|
Newsom's Bill-Signing Marathon Offers Glimpse Of 2020 Issues
Newsom wrapped up his bill-signing marathon, capping the end of a legislative session that will have a big impact on CA's health coverage.
White House, US|News|
'Medicare For All’ Isn't The Only Democratic Health Plan
Democratic voters are eager to hear more from the candidates about other health care issues.
Across California, CA|News|
Congenital Syphilis Rising At Alarming Rate In CA
In California, cases of congenital syphilis continue a stark seven-year climb to 332 cases — an 18.1% increase from 2017.
Across America|News|
Medicare Fraudsters Now Tap Telemedicine In Scams
Fraudsters enlist health professionals to contact people they’ve never met under the guise of a telemedicine consultation.
Across Kansas, KS|News|
Kansas Medical Students Support Rural Patients
The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina is dedicated to producing the rural doctors the country needs.
Richmond, VA|News|
VCU Health To Halt Patient Lawsuits, Boost Aid
The major Richmond medical system said it will no longer file lawsuits against patients, ending a practice that has affected 10s of 1000s.
Across America|News|
‘We Vape, We Vote’: How Vaping Crackdowns Are Politicizing Vapers
Vapers across the country are swarming Twitter, the White House comment line, and statehouse steps with the message “We Vape, We Vote.”
Across America|News|
Drumbeat Builds For National Peace Corps Of Caregivers
Imagine a government program that would mobilize volunteers to help older adults across the nation age in place. One is on the way.
White House, US|News|
Trump’s New Medicare Order Could Raise Patient Costs
The proposed changes could lead to higher costs for seniors and potentially expose some to surprise medical bills
Sacramento, CA|News|
CA Health Coverage Gains From Gig Worker Law Still Uncertain
A new California law that reclassifies some independent contractors as employees will likely expand health insurance coverage.
Orange County, CA|News|
OC-Based Federal Clinic Prescribes Abstinence, Not Medication, For STDs
Obria Medical Clinics, a Christian medical chain based in Irvine, was awarded $1.7M in federal family planning funds this year.
Across America|News|
Vapers Accuse Officials Of Investigative Overreach
As officials struggle to identify what is causing the deadly outbreak, vaping advocates are crafting an alternative narrative.
Across Tennessee, TN|News|
TN Block Grant Experiment Would Boost Federal Funding: State Medicaid Chief
Tennessee wants to be the first state to test a radical approach for federal financing of Medicaid.
Dallas, TX|News|
Walmart To Give Workers Incentive To Use Higher-Quality Doctors
Walmart will test the program next year in northwestern Arkansas, central Florida and the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Across Georgia, GA|News|
Georgia Sheriff’s Deputy Sues Over Lack Of Transgender Insurance
A Perry, GA, deputy filed a lawsuit against the county for refusing to allow health insurance coverage for her gender-affirmation surgery.
Across America|News|
Cosmetic Surgery And The Secret World Of Instagram Dolls
They call themselves dolls. These are cosmetic surgery patients who document their desires and results on Instagram.
Orlando, FL|News|
In FL Speech, Trump Gives Dizzying Preview Of His Health Care Campaign Strategy
President Donald Trump offered a preview of what his 2020 health agenda might look like in a speech in The Villages on Thursday.
