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California Is Investing $500M in Therapy Apps for Youth. Advocates Fear It…
With little pomp, California launched two apps at the start of the year offering free behavioral health services to…
Biden’s Election-Year Play to Further Expand Obamacare
The Biden administration wants to make it easier for Americans to get dental care. But don’t try booking an appointment…
Mandatory Reporting Laws Meant To Protect Children Get Another Look
More than 60 years ago, policymakers in Colorado embraced the idea that early intervention could prevent child abuse and…
Medicare Stumbles Managing a Costly Problem — Chronic Illness
Nearly a decade ago, Medicare launched a program to help the two-thirds of beneficiaries with chronic conditions by…
Neumáticos tóxicos están matando a los peces. ¿Qué pasa con los humanos?
Durante décadas, las preocupaciones sobre la contaminación automovilística se han centrado en lo que sale del tubo de…
Tire Toxicity Faces Fresh Scrutiny After Salmon Die-Offs
Jim Robbins
For decades, concerns about automobile pollution have focused on what comes out of the tailpipe. Now, researchers…
FTC Chief Says Tech Advancements Risk Health Care Price Fixing
Julie Rovner, KFF Health News and David Hilzenrath
New technologies are making it easier for companies to fix prices and…
California Legislators Debate Froot Loops and Free Condoms
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California state lawmakers this year are continuing their progressive tilt on health policy with…
Unsheltered People Are Losing Medicaid in Redetermination Mix-Ups
KALISPELL, Mont. — On a cold February morning at the Flathead Warming Center, Tashya Evans waited for help with her…
Biden Administration Sets Higher Staffing Mandates. Most Nursing Homes…
The Biden administration finalized nursing home staffing rules Monday that will require thousands of them to hire more…