Category: Health Care
Experts: State’s mental health care system failing those in need, especially kids
The mental health care system in New York State often fails both adults and children, with long waits for treatment or…
100 million adults have health-care debt — and 16% of them owe $10,000 or more
An estimated 41% of adults face health-care debt, ranging from under $500 (16%) to $10,000 or more (12%), according to…
Health Care — Biden lauds vax for young kids, swipes at DeSantis
What’s it like to be a retired Westminster Kennel Club Champion? For last year’s champion, Wasabi the Pekingese, it’s pretty much…
Massachusetts health care system ranked second in the country
BOSTON — The Massachusetts health care system has been ranked second in the country. The Commonwealth Fund looked at 56…
How would a strengthened public health system address current care challenges?
Story at a glance A myriad of challenges currently face the nation’s disjointed health care system while staff shortages and…
U.S. to start vaccinating very young children this week, and panel to recommend overhauling health care system
The U.S. will start vaccinating children below the age of 5 starting this week, after regulatory agencies approved the shots…
Alphabet is spending billions to become a force in health care
Rich countries pour heart-stopping amounts of money into health care. Advanced economies typically spend about 10% of gdp on keeping…
100 million people in America are saddled with health care debt
Elizabeth Woodruff drained her retirement account and took on three jobs after she and her husband were sued for nearly…
Health care workers more vulnerable than ever to violence. N.J. wants tougher punishment for offenders.
Nurses, doctors, and aides were routinely lauded as heroes at the height of the pandemic, but these public tributes belie…
Diagnosis Debt: 100 million people in America are saddled with health care debt
Allyson and Marcus Ward of Chicago moved across the country to be closer to family after the premature birth of…
