Kaiser Permanente unveils new mobile care clinics for communities of color, uninsured residents
Fifty-one clinics across Oregon will offer emergency dental care and mental health screenings, among other services. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - August 4, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Carlos Fuentes Source Type: news
Mini Robots; Low Uninsured Rate; Primary Care for Cancer Mini Robots; Low Uninsured Rate; Primary Care for Cancer
The top 3 things you should know to start your day.3 Things to Know Today (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - August 4, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
US Uninsured Rate Drops to Record Low US Uninsured Rate Drops to Record Low
"Every American has the right to the peace of mind that comes with access to affordable, quality healthcare," President Joe Biden said in a statement.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 3, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
3.7 Million People Would Gain Health Coverage in 2023 If the Remaining 12 States Were to Expand Medicaid Eligibility
Researchers determine that if the current non-expansion states were to expand Medicaid eligibility, there would be a 29% reduction in the number of uninsured people. (Source: RWJF - Obesity and Childhood Obesity)
Source: RWJF - Obesity and Childhood Obesity - August 3, 2022 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Buettgens M Tags: Healthcare Quality and Value Healthcare Coverage and Access National Source Type: news
Number of uninsured Americans drops to record low
The number of people living in America without health insurance coverage hit an all-time low of 8 percent this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - August 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Publicly Insured and Uninsured Patients are More Likely Than Other Patients to be Treated Unfairly in Health Care Settings Because of Their Coverage Type
Unfair treatment of judgment in clinical settings can often lead to adverse health effects, included delayed or foregone care and not following a clinician's recommendation. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Public Health)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Public Health - August 1, 2022 Category: American Health Authors: Gonzalez D Tags: Healthcare Quality and Value Health Disparities Healthcare Coverage and Access National Source Type: news
The Aspen Group Debuts Its TAG Oral Care Center for Excellence, Providing Free Dental Care to Underserved Illinois Residents
First-of-its-kind oral care center celebrates ribbon-cutting ceremony with Stanley Bergman, Henry Schein Chairman, and CEO; Rahma Samow, EVP& Global Head DSO, Straumann GroupFree, comprehensive dental care to be offered to estimated 2,500 underserved patients annuallyCHICAGO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TAG - The Aspen Group, a nationwide leader in consumer health care, today debuted its TAG Oral Care Center for Excellence – a state-of-the-art clinic designed to provide comprehensive dental care at no cost to underserved Illinois residents." We ' re thrilled to officially open the TAG Oral Care Center aft...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 29, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Insurance barriers to substance use disorder treatment after passage of mental health and addiction parity laws and the affordable care act: a qualitative analysis - Dickson-G ómez J, Weeks M, Green D, Boutouis S, Galletly C, Christenson E.
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People who use drugs (PWUDs) in the United States historically have had a higher probability of being uninsured. Passage of the Affordable Care Act, the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Health Parity and Addiction Equity was expected to incre... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 28, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
QuickStats: Percentage of Uninsured Adults Aged 18 −64 Years, by Race, Hispanic Origin, and Selected Asian Subgroups - National Health Interview Survey, United States, 2019−2020
This report describes the percentage uninsured U.S. adults during 2019 −2020. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - July 14, 2022 Category: American Health Tags: Adult Health Data & Stats Health Insurance MMWR Morbidity Mortality Weekly Report Race and Ethnicity Source Type: news
Cancer in Uninsured Often Diagnosed at More Advanced, Lethal Stage
THURSDAY, July 14, 2022 -- Not having health insurance can be deadly if cancer strikes: A new study shows that people without it are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage cancers and face lower survival rates than their insured... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 14, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Cancer in Uninsured Often Diagnosed at More Advanced, Lethal Stage
Title: Cancer in Uninsured Often Diagnosed at More Advanced, Lethal StageCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/14/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/14/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Cancer General)
Source: MedicineNet Cancer General - July 14, 2022 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Leaving its mark: Church Health donates original buildings on Peabody to Alliance Healthcare
"Most people don't realize how difficult it is to receive behavioral health in Memphis if you're poor and uninsured. We just have so few options out there." (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - July 12, 2022 Category: Health Management Authors: Susan Ellis Source Type: news
New prescription drug dispensary at Upstate brings hope to the uninsured and indigent
Starting July 24, any Syracuse resident without medical insurance who lives 300 percent below the federal poverty level can get select prescriptions at no cost through Upstate Medical University ’s Outpatient Pharmacy. (Source: SUNY Upstate Medical)
Source: SUNY Upstate Medical - July 7, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: News Source Type: news
Telehealth for Contraceptive Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results of a 2021 National Survey
ConclusionsTelehealth has helped bridge gaps in contraceptive care deepened by COVID-19. More work is needed to improve the quality of care and reduce access barriers to ensure telehealth can meet its full potential as part of a spectrum of care options. (Source: The Guttmacher Institute)
Source: The Guttmacher Institute - July 6, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Guttmacher Source Type: news
Sanofi Caps Out-of-Pocket Insulin Cost at $35 for Uninsured US Patients Sanofi Caps Out-of-Pocket Insulin Cost at $35 for Uninsured US Patients
French drugmaker Sanofi said on Wednesday uninsured diabetes patients in the United States will pay no more than $35 for 30-day supply of insulin, in the wake of heightened public scrutiny over soaring prices of the life-saving drug.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 30, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
