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California wants to snip costs for vasectomies and condoms

Author:: Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News

Publish date: August 23, 2022

If the measure passes, it would take effect in 2024, and California would join a handful of states that re...

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California plans for a post-Roe world as abortion access shrinks elsewhere

Author:: Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News

Publish date: November 19, 2021

Abortion clinics are already girding themselves for a surge in demand.

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Senators agree surprise medical bills must go. But how?

Author:: Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News

Publish date: June 19, 2019

Lawmakers and stakeholders at a final hearing June 18 showed they are still far apart on one simple aspect of a proposal to contain health care cos...

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GoFundMe CEO: ‘Gigantic gaps’ in health system showing up in crowdfunding

Author:: Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News

Publish date: January 17, 2019

Scrolling through GoFundMe reveals seemingly an endless number of people who need help or support. A common theme: the cost of health care.

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Eat, toke or vape: Teens not too picky when it comes to pot’s potpourri

Author:: Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News

Publish date: October 1, 2018

“We are concerned about the developing teen brain, the potential effects on cognitive development, mood and exposure to cannabinoids and chemicals ...

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Senators unveil legislation to protect patients against surprise medical bills

Author:: Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News

Publish date: September 19, 2018

“Balance billing is ripe for a federal solution,” Mr. Lucia said. States regulate only some plans, leaving “a vast number of people that aren’t cov...

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Over past 20 years, the percentage of children with ADHD nearly doubles

Author:: Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News

Publish date: September 4, 2018

The U.S. has significantly more instances of ADHD than do other developed countries, which researchers said has led some to think Americans are ove...