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Federal changes starting in 2027 could impact 1 million L.A. County enrollees.
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Medical journal study says life expectancy for California’s Latinos fell six years, more than other populations during pandemic.
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Hospitals, emergency rooms and urgent care centers report more COVID patients in L.A.
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Consumers who have trouble getting in to see a therapist are turning to online behavioral health providers that offer quick access. But there’s limited research on their effectiveness.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' proposed rule would hide data on hospitals' safety records and waive fines for safety lapses.
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Reining in drug costs has long been wildly popular with the public, with more than 80% of Americans in support of steps such as allowing Medicare to negotiate and placing caps on drug price inflation.
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A new report uses Cal/OSHA data to show how California food production employers failed to keep workers safe from COVID-19.
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Lead researcher Pamela Bjorkman said testing in monkeys and mice produced a broad immune response, even protecting against a coronavirus that was not in the eight included in the nanoparticle vaccine.
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A lack of access could have dire consequences. Several trans men told The 19th that being pregnant earlier in life would have greatly harmed their mental health.
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The Affordable Care Acts gives consumers access to free screenings and preventative care through their insurance plans — it's just a matter of knowing their rights.
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Isolation gowns are supposed to protect health care workers from splattered bodily fluids. But new studies suggest that too much liquid seeps through some disposable gowns, creating a risk of infection.
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The federally required data release could affect future prices or even how employers contract for health care. Many will see for the first time how well their insurers are doing compared with others.
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Bills can add up fast when you're dealing with a health crisis. And if you can't pay them, they can wreak havoc on your finances. Here's how to stay out of medical debt — or make it go away.
