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More than 1,000 patients await discharge across Massachusetts hospitals
Officials say this isn’t a new problem, but the backlog has gotten worse during the pandemic. -
North Carolina considers new laws to 'de-weaponize' medical debt and protect patients
RALEIGH, N.C. — When Erin Williams-Reavis faced a $3,500 surgery bill, the hospital offered to let her pay in $300 monthly installments. It was too much,… -
When routine medical tests trigger a cascade of costly, unnecessary care
Dr. Meredith Niess saw her patient was scared. He'd come to the Veterans Affairs clinic in Denver with a painful hernia near his stomach. Niess, a primary… -
New Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts center will research barriers to abortion for people of color, disabled community
“A lot of the time when you see reproductive orgs doing something like this, disability often is left out.” -
This experimental drug could change the field of cancer research
A tiny group of people with rectal cancer just experienced something of a scientific miracle: their cancer simply vanished after an experimental… -
As pandemic continues, unpaid caregivers face worsening mental health issues
Unpaid caregivers are struggling to balance full-time work, care, and finances. -
Abortion and gender-affirming care providers welcome Senate move towards offering protection from out-of-state lawsuits
Safeguards passed as part of budget amendment. -
Healthcare industry leaders take a 'dollars and cents' approach to tackling racial disparities in care
A new study aims to determine the financial cost of racial inequity of healthcare in Massachusetts, which leaders hope will motivate businesses to change their practices. -
Boston pediatrician Mark Vonnegut on the problems plaguing the healthcare industry
His latest book, “The Heart of Caring: A Life in Pediatrics,” is out now. -
What would overturning Roe mean for birth control?
Overturning Roe v. Wade could have implications for more than access to abortion; medical and legal experts say it could open the door to restrictions on…
