‘I Can Go Anywhere’: How Service Dogs Help Veterans With PTSD
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KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: The Big Biden Budget Bill Passes the House
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Read MoreQ&A: How Will California’s New 988 Mental Health Line Actually Work?
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Read MoreHealth Industry Wields Power in California’s High-Stakes Battle to Lower Health Care Costs
SACRAMENTO — Gavin Newsom put California’s health care industry on notice when he was a candidate for governor, vowing in
Read MoreNew Law Bans Harassment at Vaccination Sites, but Free Speech Concerns Persist
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s now illegal in California to harass people on their way into a vaccination clinic, under a
Read MoreNew California Law Bans Harassment at Vaccination Sites, but Free Speech Concerns Persist
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s now illegal in California to harass people on their way into a vaccination clinic, under a
Read More‘An Arm and a Leg’: How One State Protects Patients From Hospital Lawsuits
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen. In Maryland, hospitals had been suing people — taking them to court
Read MoreNeedle Exchanges Are Targeted by Eco-Rooted Lawsuits. A New California Law Will Stop That.
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — For more than 30 years, public health officials and nonprofits in California have provided clean hypodermic
Read MoreFrom the FDA’s Empty Seat to Chock-Full ICUs, Journalists Recap the Week’s Stories
KHN correspondent Rachana Pradhan discussed why President Joe Biden hasn’t yet nominated a permanent leader for the Food and Drug
Read MoreVeterans Push for Medical Marijuana in Conservative South
RALEIGH, N.C. — Each time Chayse Roth drives home to North Carolina, he notices the highway welcome signs that declare:
Read MoreMientras Colorado avanza una ley que garantiza su acceso a atención médica, trabajadores agrícolas recuerdan el maltrato que sufren
SAN LUIS VALLEY, Colorado – Una mujer con complicaciones en el embarazo necesitaba el permiso de su jefe para visitar
Read MoreColorado Bill Aims to Give Farmworkers Easier Access to Medical Care
SAN LUIS VALLEY, Colo. — A woman with pregnancy complications needed permission from her boss to visit a doctor. Community
Read MoreFarmworkers Recall Mistreatment as Colorado Aims to Guarantee Medical Access
SAN LUIS VALLEY, Colo. — A woman with pregnancy complications needed permission from her boss to visit a doctor. Community
Read MoreWhat a Difference a Year Makes in Colorado’s Case for a Public Option Plan
DENVER — Before the pandemic, Colorado looked set to become the second state to pass what’s known as a “public
Read MoreKHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Planning for Round Two
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Read MorePandemic Aid Package Includes Relief From High Premiums
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Read MoreNew Single-Payer Bill Intensifies Newsom’s Political Peril
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Read MoreAs Demand for Mental Health Care Spikes, Budget Ax Set to Strike
Use Our Content It can be republished for free. HELENA, Mont. — When the pandemic hit, health officials in Montana’s
Read MoreSurprise! Congress Takes Steps to Curb Unexpected Medical Bills
Most Americans tell pollsters they’re worried about being able to afford an unexpected medical bill. Late Monday, Congress passed a
Read MoreCalifornia Law Banning Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics Will Transform Industry
A toxic chemical ban signed into law in California will change the composition of cosmetics, shampoos, hair straighteners and other
Read MoreCities and States Look to Crack Down on ‘Less-Lethal’ Weapons Used by Police
This story also ran on USA Today. This story can be republished for free (details). Following nationwide protests against police
Read MoreLong-Fought Nurse Practitioner Independence Bill Heads to Newsom
Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). SACRAMENTO — After years of failed attempts and vociferous
Read MoreCalifornia Rx: State May Dive Into Generic Drug Market
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Read MoreAmid COVID Chaos, California Legislators Fight for Major Health Care Bills
Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). California lawmakers are barreling toward an end-of-month deadline to
Read MoreKHN’s ‘What The Health?’: What’s In The Next Round Of COVID-19 Relief?
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. House Democrats are moving ahead with another round of COVID-19
Read MoreCOVID-19 Bonanza: Stimulus Hands Health Industry Billions Not Directly Related To Pandemic
This story also ran on Fortune. This story can be republished for free (details). The coronavirus stimulus package Congress rushed
Read MoreCongress Approves Boost In Food Aid For Seniors But Funding Falls Short Of Growing Need
Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). Advocates for senior citizens hailed the bipartisan passage of
Read MoreTampons, Pads And Politics Mesh In New Push For Access To Menstrual Supplies
DENVER — Geoff Davis’ gray Kia sedan is chock-full of tampons and maxi pads. Davis, 50, volunteers as executive director
Read MoreWhen Your Doctor Is Also A Lobbyist: Inside The War Over Surprise Medical Bills
This story also ran on NPR. This story can be republished for free (details). When Carol Pak-Teng, an emergency room
Read MoreOne Defensive Strategy Against Surprise Medical Bills: Set Your Own Terms
When Stacey Richter’s husband recently landed in a New Jersey emergency room, fearing a heart attack, she had an additional
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