The ACA Marketplace Is Open Again for Insurance Sign-Ups. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Next week, the federal insurance exchange reopens for an unusual midyear special enrollment period
Kids Already Coping With Mental Disorders Spiral as Pandemic Topples Vital Support Systems
Nearly 3 million children in the U.S. have a serious emotional or behavioral health condition. The pandemic has cut them off from those who understand their needs.
4 Vital Health Issues — Not Tied to Covid — That Congress Addressed in Massive Spending Bill
A ban on surprise medical bills among health care issues in massive legislative package
Watch Your Mouth: Don’t Forget Your Dental Health During the Pandemic
Your dental health is directly connected to your overall health
Advocates View Health Care as Key to Driving LGBTQ Rights Conversation
Surveys show that about one-third of transgender people have been refused treatment or suffered verbal or physical abuse from a medical provider
Retiree Living the RV Dream Fights $12,387 Nightmare Lab Fee
How one woman's routine medical visit turned into a financial ordeal
Surprise! Congress Takes Steps to Curb Unexpected Medical Bills
Patients may still be surprised by the high cost of health care overall, but they'll now be protected against unexpected bills from out-of-network providers
Why Women’s Health Should Be a Priority for the New Congress
We've come a long way, but disparities still exist
Experts Discuss the Future of Women’s Health After a Historic Election
HealthyWomen's "Presidency, Congress and the Supreme Court" looks at the role each branch may play in the year to come
7 things President-Elect Biden Can Achieve on Health Care
Big transformational reforms are unlikely, but the new administration can make smaller changes that will improve the lives of millions of Americans
‘All You Want Is to Be Believed’: The Impacts of Unconscious Bias in Health Care
Latino and Black patients are less likely to receive pain medications or get referred for advanced care than white patients with the same complaints
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