Health & Wellness
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KFF Health News Minute: A Bi-Weekly Roundup of Critical Health Policy Developments and Their Impact
The KFF Health News Minute, a recurring segment available on CBS News Radio, has provided a consistent pulse on the…
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KFF Health News Minute Highlights Key Healthcare Battles and Trends from Early 2026
The early months of 2026, as chronicled in the KFF Health News Minute audio series, painted a complex and often…
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A Shift in Suicide Prevention: Addressing Societal Pressures Beyond Individual Crisis
The stark reality of suicide in America is a persistent shadow, with a life lost to suicide approximately every 11…
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KFF Health News Reporters Highlight Critical Issues: Baby Formula Safety, Menopause Treatment Shortages, and Post-Cancer Care Costs
KFF Health News journalists have recently brought to light several pressing issues within the U.S. healthcare landscape, offering expert analysis…
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The Closure of a Rural Dialysis Unit Leaves Patients in Nebraska Facing Grim Choices
The sun was just warming the horizon as Mark Pieper left his house near his cattle ranch on a crisp…
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States Tighten Medicaid Work Requirements, Potentially Excluding Millions
Millions of individuals applying for or seeking to retain Medicaid coverage in the coming years will face new hurdles, as…
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The Declining Birth Rate Spurs a Reimagining of a Landmark Family Planning Program
The United States has witnessed a persistent decline in the number of babies born, a trend that has prompted significant…
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AI in Healthcare: A Regulatory Tug-of-War Between Innovation and Patient Safety
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the healthcare landscape is presenting a complex regulatory challenge, pitting the promise…
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The AI Therapy Boom: Unmet Mental Health Needs Fuel a Surge in Digital Companions, But Questions of Safety and Efficacy Loom Large
The digital landscape is witnessing an unprecedented surge in artificial intelligence-powered tools designed to offer mental and emotional support, a…
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Shifting Landscape of Medical Debt Collection: Non-Hospital Providers Now Dominate Patient Lawsuits in Connecticut
BRISTOL, Conn. — While many hospital systems in Connecticut have ceased suing patients over unpaid medical bills, facing public outcry…
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