Tag: healthcare access
US Medicaid Work Requirements: Who Loses Coverage and How to Keep It
New Medicaid work requirements are creating barriers to coverage for millions of US beneficiaries. Understanding exemptions, documentation requirements, and appeal…
Germany’s Sick Note Policy Sparks Medical Ethics Debate Over Patient Access
Germany's proposed requirement for workers to obtain medical sick notes on the first day of illness has drawn sharp criticism…
Haitian Women in Florida Face Health Crisis as TPS Uncertainty Deepens Stress and Healthcare Access
The uncertain legal status of Haitian migrants in the United States, particularly women, has become a significant public health concern.…
One in three young adults lack a primary care doctor, survey finds
A survey by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reveals that approximately 30% of young adults lack a primary care…
FDA Restricts Sunscreen Ingredient as Rural Dialysis Clinics Face Closure Crisis
The FDA restricts sunscreen ingredients whilst rural dialysis clinics in Nebraska face closure, revealing competing priorities in US preventive health…
Why Nearly Half of U.S. Counties Lack Maternity Care Despite Falling Birth Rates
Nearly 50% of U.S. counties lack an obstetrician-gynecologist despite falling birth rates. This geographic crisis reflects systemic failures in residency…
Eli Lilly cuts 340B drug discounts to hospitals failing to report claims data
Eli Lilly has begun eliminating federally mandated drug price breaks to hospitals that failed to submit required claims data under…
Return migrants in sub-Saharan Africa face persistent health barriers despite homecoming, scoping review finds
Return migrants to sub-Saharan Africa face persistent healthcare barriers despite hopes that migration would improve their health outcomes, a scoping…