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Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Nurses demand the abolition of ICE and improved patient rights protections in healthcare settings.
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
#privacy
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California kids are going without vision care, and the problem is getting worse

Vision problems in children are increasing, yet fewer kids on Medi-Cal are receiving necessary eye care.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Men's group hopes to eases strain on NHS services

Moreton Men Sports Group provides informal mental health support through sports, helping men combat loneliness and connect with their community.
fromNews Center
2 days ago

Policy Intervention Linked to Increase in Kidney Transplants in Black Patients - News Center

"This argues for the need to sustain such policies and shows that it is possible to right the wrongs retroactively, which is a powerful idea," said Kenneth Michelson, MD, MPH, associate professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Emergency Medicine and a co-author of the study.
Medicine
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Religious buffer zones still on the table in Albany

State lawmakers support buffer zones around religious sites, but recent legislation lacks defined protest-free areas due to civil liberties concerns.
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Biglaw Firm Doubles Down On Pro Bono, And Lets The Billable Chips Fall Where They May - Above the Law

I'm incredibly proud of the firm and what we've accomplished in the last year. We had certainly, the year before, a historic year financially, and this year was also historic in being one of our best financial years in history.
Law
Social justice
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Why Black People Can't Earn Our Way Out of Racism in Maternal Care: A Q&A With Khiara Bridges

Khiara Bridges's book, Expecting Inequity, critiques maternal healthcare's treatment of low-income people, emphasizing the intersection of race and class.
#gender-affirming-care
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

The American Medical Association maintains its support for gender-affirming care despite claims of a policy shift.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

The American Medical Association maintains its support for gender-affirming care despite claims of a policy shift.
fromPhilosophynow
4 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Cancer
fromFortune
3 days ago

Cancer's grim calculus for the young: their insurance status can determine how long they survive | Fortune

Insurance status significantly impacts cancer survival rates among young adults, with private insurance leading to better outcomes than Medicaid or no insurance.
SF LGBT
fromBronx Times
4 days ago

'You saved my life': How one Bronx social worker helps transgender patients recover with dignity - Bronx Times

Asha Lyons provides vital support to transgender patients during recovery, emphasizing the importance of visibility and care in their journeys.
Fundraising
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

As gender-affirming care gets harder to access under Trump, trans people turn to GoFundMe

The cost of gender-affirming treatment is rising, leading many transgender individuals to use crowdfunding for financial support and access to care.
California
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Toronto Board of Health extends pilot program helping unhoused people in downtown core | CBC News

"The most beneficial impacts of the program were addressing clients' substance use and addiction needs and connecting them to housing and identification services."
Canada news
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Babies are an afterthought in the birthright citizenship case, advocates say

Birthright citizenship impacts every baby born in America, providing them with immediate access to essential support and services.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Brooklyn, Queens apartment developers broke disability access laws when building, suit claims | amNewYork

How buildings are designed impacts people's lives every day. If every day you're living in a space where you can't use your home, that gnaws away at you.
NYC real estate
#immigration-enforcement
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

What happens when ICE shows up at New York City hospitals?

Immigration enforcement fears deter New Yorkers from accessing health services, though actual ICE hospital enforcement remains uncommon despite Trump administration policy changes.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

What happens when ICE shows up at New York City hospitals?

Immigration enforcement fears deter New Yorkers from accessing health services, though actual ICE hospital enforcement remains uncommon despite Trump administration policy changes.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
fromKqed
6 days ago

As Kaiser's Presence in Downtown Oakland Dwindles, So Does Foot Traffic | KQED

Kaiser Permanente has been steadily shrinking its local office presence in recent years, contributing to quieter streets and struggling small businesses in the city's core.
East Bay (California)
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Reforms must be fair tovets and pet owners | Letters

Increased veterinary costs and reduced services threaten the availability of essential pet care for owners.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
6 days ago

New Yorkers are thinking about having kids with hope Mamdani will make child care free

Expansion of free child care in NYC is encouraging parents to consider having more children.
Environment
fromNature
6 days ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Some States Are Boosting Reproductive Health Access, Maternal Health, Child Care

The U.S. Senate upheld a ban on abortion care for veterans, while states are enacting various reproductive health laws and restrictions.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

SCOTUS Rules Conversion Therapy Ban Likely Unconstitutional

The Supreme Court of the United States held that Colorado's statutory ban on conversion therapy was 'likely unconstitutional.' Conversion therapy refers to interventions intended to change or suppress an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, typically by promoting heterosexuality or cisgender identity and associated behaviors as the desired outcome.
LGBT
#healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Healthcare

Unions push NewYork-Presbyterian to reach an agreement on city healthcare contract before thousands are booted out of network | amNewYork

Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

66 ways to fix Germany's costly health care system

A 66-point plan aims to reduce rising health insurance contributions in Germany amid increasing healthcare costs.
Healthcare
fromForbes
6 days ago

How Independent Medical Practices Can Scale Through Systems Thinking

Independent medical practices struggle to grow due to structural challenges, not clinical outcomes, in a healthcare economy favoring larger organizations.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Unions push NewYork-Presbyterian to reach an agreement on city healthcare contract before thousands are booted out of network | amNewYork

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's contract negotiations could impact 40,000 city workers and retirees, risking their in-network access to care.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Scaling Success: The Medicaid Model New York Can't Afford to Ignore | amNewYork

The American healthcare system prioritizes volume over quality, leading to rising costs and poor outcomes.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Free medicine blister packs for medical card holders but private patients to be charged

Tailored blister packs will be provided free-of-charge to eligible medical card patients to help manage medication for vulnerable groups.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Free medicine blister packs for medical card holders but private patients to be charged

Tailored blister packs will be provided free-of-charge to eligible medical card patients to help manage medication for vulnerable groups.
Healthcare
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

66 ways to fix Germany's costly health care system

A 66-point plan aims to reduce rising health insurance contributions in Germany amid increasing healthcare costs.
Healthcare
fromForbes
6 days ago

How Independent Medical Practices Can Scale Through Systems Thinking

Independent medical practices struggle to grow due to structural challenges, not clinical outcomes, in a healthcare economy favoring larger organizations.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
#affordable-care-act
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

How the Battle for Affordable Care Became a Culture War

The Affordable Care Act's passage and implementation faced significant political and cultural challenges, shaping national discourse for years to come.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Healthcare

Trump Admin Touts ACA Fraud Fixes While Pushing New Barriers to Coverage

The Trump administration proposes new ACA regulations to combat enrollment fraud, but these may hinder eligible applicants from enrolling.
Left-wing politics
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How the Battle for Affordable Care Became a Culture War

The Affordable Care Act's passage and implementation faced significant political and cultural challenges, shaping national discourse for years to come.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump Admin Touts ACA Fraud Fixes While Pushing New Barriers to Coverage

The Trump administration proposes new ACA regulations to combat enrollment fraud, but these may hinder eligible applicants from enrolling.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

People With Bipolar and BPD Struggle in Mental Healthcare

There is a unique kind of pain in losing your mind, not just once, but over and over. Losing your perception of reality, of your emotions, of your closest relationships-both across months and multiple times a day. Knowing deep down that something is wrong but being unable to stop it.
Mental health
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
Medicine
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Our Prison-Like Clinic System Is Thwarting Effective Opioid Addiction Treatment

Methadone is essential for opioid addiction treatment, yet its distribution is heavily regulated by law enforcement, complicating access for those in need.
Law
fromURL Media
4 days ago

For Asian Immigrants in NYC, Legal Help Remains Out of Reach With Life-Altering Consequences

Mohan's deportation highlights systemic issues in immigration legal services for Asian immigrants in New York City.
SF LGBT
fromwww.advocate.com
5 days ago

Advocate newsletter 3/31/26

Trans people and gender-nonconforming individuals embody the beauty of humanity and resist erasure through their stories and actions.
#hiv
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Advocate newsletter 3/30/26

Black and LGBTQ+ entertainers face significant challenges in America, with activism being crucial for visibility and representation.
LGBT
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-Ed | New Yorkers can't afford Albany's single-payer fantasy | amNewYork

New York lawmakers propose the New York Health Act for a single-payer system, but it risks catastrophic tax increases and financial instability.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NYC Council members would have more control in establishing community boards, per new bill

A new bill proposes that NYC Council members appoint half of community board members to enhance local representation.
Mental health
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Ontario misses federal funding deadline for nurse practitioners | CBC News

Ontario's health minister announced no plans for publicly funding all nurse practitioners despite federal compliance deadlines.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Mamdani's new mental health plan hinges on troubled de Blasio initiative

Mayor Mamdani aims to reform B-HEARD to improve mental health emergency responses, but faces significant operational challenges.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

DOJ Cracks Down on Unfair Contracts with New Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian - MedCity News

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for using restrictive contracts to block lower-cost healthcare plans.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Democratic governor says "Hell no" to five anti-trans bills on Transgender Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Tony Evers vetoed five anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Wisconsin, reaffirming his commitment to protect LGBTQ+ rights.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
5 days ago

Opinion: New York's Mental Health Crisis Demands We Invest in Programs That Work

Scaling and coordinating effective behavioral health programs is essential for creating a continuum of care in New York City.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
Public health
fromTruthout
1 week ago

ICE Raids and Medicaid Cuts Put Both Caregivers and Their Patients at Risk

Access to in-home care for disabled individuals is threatened by fears of immigration enforcement against care workers.
#transgender-rights
NYC LGBT
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

New York City Law Requires Hospitals To Post Trans Patient Rights

New York City's Local Law 126 requires hospitals to display signs informing transgender patients of their rights, including being addressed by preferred names and pronouns, and to publish lists of gender-affirming services.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
US politics

States Across the Country Are Rushing to Ban It. But a Shocking, Little-Known Success Story Shows There's a Better Way.

NYC LGBT
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

New York City Law Requires Hospitals To Post Trans Patient Rights

New York City's Local Law 126 requires hospitals to display signs informing transgender patients of their rights, including being addressed by preferred names and pronouns, and to publish lists of gender-affirming services.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago
US politics

States Across the Country Are Rushing to Ban It. But a Shocking, Little-Known Success Story Shows There's a Better Way.

Healthcare
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Reproductive Health Care Restrictions May Exacerbate Health Care Shortages

Abortion bans in several states are linked to labor shortages in healthcare, particularly affecting rural maternity care.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
4 days ago

NY officials push bill to save 500K Essential Plan insured from losing coverage

450,000 New Yorkers will lose Essential Plan coverage due to federal funding cuts, but legislation aims to prevent uninsured status.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Federal Funding for People in Poverty Is Going to Anti-Abortion Centers Instead

The bulk of the money Missouri gives to its crisis pregnancy centers comes from federal funds meant to assist families experiencing poverty with basic necessities and child care, Republican Rep. Jason Smith said on the U.S. House floor in January. As many as $3 of every $4 for pregnancy centers in Missouri was from the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program in 2024, and in the 2026 fiscal year, it will be $2 out of $3.
Non-profit organizations
#hospital-strike
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in Hull and East Yorkshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in greater Lincolnshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in Hull and East Yorkshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike

Patients in greater Lincolnshire face appointment cancellations due to a six-day strike by hospital doctors over pay disputes.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Trump's Medicaid Cuts Are Threatening to Shutter Hospitals Across the US

Medicaid cuts by Trump and Republicans threaten hundreds of hospitals and millions of low-income Americans' access to care.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Health Care Groups Form Coalition to Fight Loan Caps

The loan limits-which were prompted by congressional legislation and fleshed out through a contentious rule-making process -cap the amount a graduate student can borrow based on the type of program they enroll in. If their program is deemed "professional," they can borrow up to $50,000 a year or $200,000 total; meanwhile, students in programs labeled "graduate" can only take out half that-$20,500 a year or $100,000 total. Under the proposed regulations, only 11 degree programs are considered professional.
Higher education
Healthcare
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

HHS Is Exiling Top Officials to the Indian Health Service

The Department of Health and Human Services reassigned top officials to the Indian Health Service after nearly a year of administrative leave.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 weeks ago

Opinion: New Yorkers Voted YES on Affordability. That Must Include Reproductive Health Care.

Reproductive health care access is foundational to economic stability and must be integrated into New York's affordability agenda to prevent lifelong health consequences.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

NHS restructure is greatest danger to Streeting's effort to revive service

The NHS is showing signs of recovery under Labour, with improved statistics and public satisfaction, despite ongoing pressures in some hospitals.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

'This is Crazy': Health Experts Call for Changes to the No Surprises Act - MedCity News

The No Surprises Act is facing challenges due to the misuse of the Independent Dispute Resolution process by providers, leading to unsustainable reimbursement levels.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

There were 13 full-service public health clinics in L.A. County. Now there are 6

Because of budget cuts, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has ended clinical services at seven of its public health clinic sites. As of Feb. 27, the county is no longer providing services such as vaccinations, sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment, or tuberculosis diagnosis and specialty TB care at the affected locations, according to county officials and a department fact sheet.
Public health
Healthcare
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Fines weren't enough to keep Jersey City hospital open, so lawmakers aim to get tougher

Heights University Hospital's closure leaves Jersey City with one emergency room, prompting legal actions and potential new legislation to prevent future hospital closures.
Mindfulness
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

When community care became a threat

Northern communities cultivate unassuming, resilient care through small gestures, shared responsibility, and mutual aid shaped by harsh winters and neighborliness.
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

HHS OCR comments on its 2026 priorities - DataBreaches.Net

OCR continues to execute its enforcement mission under its statutory and regulatory authorities regarding civil rights, exercise of conscience, and health information privacy and security, and breach notification. OCR continues to investigate complaints filed, to conduct compliance reviews, and to review breaches of unsecured protected health information. OCR will be responsive to the HIPAA trends and compliance issues within OCR's jurisdiction that are affecting the public and the regulated industry.
Privacy professionals
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Albany Must Act to Prevent a Healthcare Crisis in Asian-American Communities

Recent federal changes to Medicaid and Medicare threaten healthcare access for New York's Asian-American community, risking patient care and stability of local practices.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Some Ontario patients continue to face fees as Ontario misses federal deadline for nurse practitioner funding | CBC News

Ontario will not publicly fund all nurse practitioner services by April 1, leaving some patients to pay out of pocket for primary care.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
2 weeks ago

Employer Groups Applaud Bill that Aims to Spur Competition in Healthcare - MedCity News

The Healthy Competition for Better Care Act bans anticompetitive healthcare contracts to increase competition and reduce costs for patients and employers.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Jersey City hospital closes despite fierce local opposition

Jersey City's emergency room capacity drops to one facility serving 300,000 residents after Heights University Hospital closes due to financial losses exceeding $74 million annually.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Open the door to better care by expanding scope of practice | amNewYork

New York should expand medical assistants' scope of practice to administer vaccinations under supervision to address healthcare workforce shortages and improve patient care access.
Public health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Illinois Had Massive Gaps in Mental Health Coverage. We Organized to Fix It.

Illinois law mandates fairer insurer payments to mental health and substance-abuse providers, expanding access and reducing ghost networks for roughly 2.5 million people.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

How AIDS activists revolutionized modern-day patients' rights for everyone - LGBTQ Nation

ACT UP combined confrontational public protests with inside institutional engagement to accelerate drug approval and center patients' rights during the AIDS crisis.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
4 weeks ago

After Years of Waiting, She Wanted to Start Gender-Affirming Care. Politics Interfered. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

I'm a pub cook. I don't make a lot of money. And I can't do insurance through my spouse - so Medicaid it is. I just want a doctor to help guide me with a medical thing. How is it crazy to want that?
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

We want to hear your story about healthcare access

In 2026, the US healthcare system is changing. Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired, causing premiums for marketplace plans to spike - and pricing some families out of health insurance entirely. President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act will reduce coverage for some patients with Medicaid and funding for hospitals, especially those in rural areas. Costs for Medicare and private insurance are also rising: Employer-based healthcare premiums have increased by 9%, the largest rise in more than a decade.
Healthcare
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