FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.
If you are pregnant or a new mother who is struggling with depression or anxiety,…
FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.
If you are pregnant or a new mother who is struggling with depression or anxiety, you can call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, 24/7: 833-TLC-MAMA (833-852-6262). Postpartum Support International can help connect you with a local mental health provider at 800-944-4773 or psidirectory.com. Before giving birth to her second child, Heidi DiLorenzo…
An Arm and a Leg: How To Pick Health Insurance — In the Worst Year Ever
As health insurance premiums skyrocket in both employer-based plans and Affordable Care Act marketplaces, millions face worse choices than ever during this open enrollment. The team behind “An Arm and a Leg” examines their own limited options, walking through how they approached reading the fine print to weed out the worst choices — and potentially…
Doctor at Home Services: Personalized Care at Your Doorstep
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‘What Else Is Going to Change?’: What ACIP’s Hep B Guidance Means for the Future of Vaccines
Recent changes to ACIP leadership and vaccine guidance have raised concerns that longstanding immunization protections are being weakened, potentially leading to lower vaccination rates and more preventable disease. The post ‘What Else Is Going to Change?’: What ACIP’s Hep B Guidance Means for the Future of Vaccines appeared first on MedCity News.
This Year’s Hottest Healthcare Company Isn’t Even a Healthcare Company
Nvidia has quietly become one of the most influential players in healthcare technology by supplying the accelerated computing and AI infrastructure that powers everything from imaging to drug discovery. The company’s restraint — focusing on enabling the ecosystem rather than owning it — has helped cement its role as the indispensable backbone of the healthcare…
Trade Restrictions on Medical Equipment? Proceed With Caution
Using Section 232 national-security tariffs on imported medical equipment risks repeating the same mistakes that have long plagued U.S. health policy: relying on blunt instruments for complex problems. The post Trade Restrictions on Medical Equipment? Proceed With Caution appeared first on MedCity News.
Making Exercise a Standard in Cancer Survivorship Care
We know that exercise is medicine. The science is clear, the mechanisms are known, and the tools are available to deliver it safely. To make all that mean something for patients, cancer care must evolve to include movement as a standard element of every stage of the journey, not as a wellness option, but as…
Journalists Talk Increasing Insurance Costs, From Marketplace Plans to Employer Coverage
KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed Affordable Care Act subsidies on Crooked Media’s What a Day on Dec. 10 and on Slate’s What Next on Dec. 9. Click here to hear Rovner on What a Day. Click here to hear Rovner on What Next. KFF Health News Washington health policy reporter Amanda…
Health Experts Warn of ‘Devastating’ Impact After Senate Rejects ACA Tax Credit Extension
The Senate’s rejection of two ACA-focused healthcare bills widened partisan divides and sparked warnings from advocacy groups that the move will sharply raise premiums and reduce affordable coverage. The post Health Experts Warn of ‘Devastating’ Impact After Senate Rejects ACA Tax Credit Extension appeared first on MedCity News.
4 Things to Know About Texas’ Lawsuit Against Epic
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Epic, alleging the company monopolizes the EHR market and restricts access to medical information. Epic denied the claims — but the lawsuit highlights ongoing concerns about interoperability, data access and competition in the healthcare software space. The post 4 Things to Know About Texas’ Lawsuit Against Epic appeared first…
