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Rural Nebraska Dialysis Unit Closes Despite the Stateās $219M in Rural Health Funding
A rural Nebraska dialysis unit that was hemorrhaging money closed, upending patientsā lives. Thatās despite a federal rural health program that granted the state more than $200 million this year to improve health care in rural communities.
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How To Make a High-Deductible Health Plan Work for You
Lower premiums often mean higher costs when you get sick and need care. Among the ways to plan ahead and soften the financial hit: health savings accounts, which act like a medical piggy bank.
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Can I Opt Out of Having My Doctor Take Notes With AI?
Your doctor might ask to have an AI tool listen during your next appointment. If you opt in, you will likely get more of your doctorās attention. But the technology is not perfect. Hereās what to know.
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Listen: What the Vaccine Schedule Whiplash Means for Your Kids
Big swings in federal vaccine policy are giving some parents and clinicians whiplash. ³Ō¹Ļ²»“ņģČ chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner appeared on WAMUās āHealth Hubā to break down the latest developments and their relation to growing cases of vaccine-preventable illnesses in the Washington, D.C., region.
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Taking a GLP-1? Doctors Say Not To Forget About Movement and Mental Health
So youāve decided to go on a GLP-1 to lose weight. These medicines might seem like an easy way to drop unwanted pounds, but youāll likely need to do a few other things to be successful long-term.
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Even With Dental Insurance, You Still Could Face a Large Bill
Costs keep many Americans, even those with insurance, from getting dental care. Understanding how dental insurance works and leaning into preventive care can help keep dental problems ā and bills ā manageable.
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Listen: Trumpās NIH āResetā Is Driving Away Scientists
In President Donald Trumpās second term, federal data shows, the National Institutes of Health has lost about 4,400 workers. Scientists say the departures harm the nationās ability to respond to disease outbreaks, develop treatments, and confront public health problems. ³Ō¹Ļ²»“ņģČ spoke with six scientists about why they left.
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Is It Worth Your Time and Money To Set Up an HSA?
If you have a high-deductible health insurance plan, youāre probably eligible to use a health savings account. It can be an administrative headache, but it can save you money in the long run. Hereās what you need to know.
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Six Federal Scientists Run Out by Trump Talk About the Work Left Undone
Cancer treatments, disease outbreaks, addiction science: Scientists say an exodus from the National Institutes of Health will harm the nation's ability to respond to illness.
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The People ā And Research ā Lost in the NIH Exodus
Government data shows the National Institutes of Health lost about 4,400 people ā more than 20% of its staff ā as the Trump administration slashed the federal workforce. Hear from six scientists on why they walked out the door and the work they left behind.
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As ICE Moved In, Minnesotans Set Up a Shadow Medical System. Itās a Lesson for Other Cities.
President Donald Trumpās immigration crackdown in Minneapolis forced families into hiding and catalyzed informal medical networks to deliver critical health care services.
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Listen: What To Do When Health Insurance Slips Out of Reach
2026 has been a challenging year to buy health insurance. Contributing factors include changes to the Medicaid program and hikes to the cost of Obamacare plans. But doctors and researchers say there are ways people without insurance can find affordable care.
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Despite Their Successes, Some Mobile Crisis Response Teams Are in Crisis
Mobile crisis units are trained to respond to emergency calls when people are experiencing delusions or hallucinations. But unlike police departments, which are generally funded by local taxpayers, mobile crisis teams donāt have a single, reliable funding source. As a result, some are closing down, despite successful operations and local support.
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To Avoid Care Disruptions, Know When the Clock Runs Out on Your Prior Authorization
A Massachusetts woman knew the medicine her doctor prescribed required preauthorization, but she didnāt realize the approval had an expiration date. It took nearly three weeks of phone calls and paperwork to get her prescription refilled.
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New Orleans Brings Back the House Call, Sending Nurses To Visit Newborns and Moms
Louisiana is one of the worst-performing states when it comes to health outcomes of mothers and infants. New Orleans is trying to catch health issues early and get families off to an easier start by adding health visits during the crucial first months of life.
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Listen: Why Do I Need Prior Authorization?
When the doctor says you need a prescription or treatment, sometimes you need approval from your health insurance first. Without it, they wonāt pay. Health reporter Sarah Boden joins āLife Kitā host Marielle Segarra to discuss prior authorization.
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Effective but Underprescribed: HIV Prevention Meds Arenāt Reaching Enough People
PrEP has been available for more than a decade, but billing mistakes, lack of awareness, and lingering stigma keep many people from getting the lifesaving HIV prevention medication.
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Listen: Many Tents Are Gone, but Washington’s Homeless ā And Their Health Problems ā Arenāt
Sweeps of encampments scatter homeless people, as medications are tossed and street medicine providers scramble to reconnect with their patients. ³Ō¹Ļ²»“ņģČ senior correspondent Angela Hart discusses the aftermath on the Jan. 28 edition of WAMUās āHealth Hub.ā
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If Youāre Pregnant and Uninsured, Medicaid Might Be Your Answer
Prenatal care can make a huge difference to the long-term health of both the parent and baby. Every state offers health coverage to lower-income pregnant women who might otherwise go uninsured.
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NIH Grant Disruptions Slow Down Breast Cancer Research
The Trump administration has made the future of federal funding for cancer research uncertain. At one groundbreaking breast cancer research lab, work that could save lives has slowed significantly.