Biden announces extension of deadline to sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage on law’s 11th anniversary
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will showcase health insurance cost cuts in a speech in Ohio, which also marks the 11th anniversary of then-President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act.
Target partners with CVS to offer COVID-19 vaccines at more than 600 US stores
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
More than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores nationwide will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, the company said.
Alaska becomes 1st state to open COVID-19 vaccine to anyone 16 or older
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Alaska has become the first state in the country where eligibility requirements were dropped for the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state can get it.
Arkansas governor signs legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state.
'Show the Love' virtual celebration to honor the tireless work, contributions of healthcare workers
Dr. Saloumeh Bozorgzadeh, founder of Caring 4 Our Caregivers previews the 'Show the Love' virtual celebration taking place Thursday, Feb. 25th.
Dr. Saloumeh Bozorgzadeh, founder of Caring 4 Our Caregivers previews the 'Show the Love' virtual celebration taking place Thursday, Feb. 25th.
South Carolina House passes bill to ban nearly all abortions after Democrats walk out in protest
Democrats in the South Carolina House of Representatives walked out to protest a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state. The bill is expected to pass easily and will head to the governor for his signature.
Democrats in the South Carolina House of Representatives walked out to protest a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state. The bill is expected to pass easily and will head to the governor for his signature.
Illinois mom denied COVID-19 vaccine over breastfeeding concerns: 'I was shocked'
An Illinois mother is feeling shocked and upset after she was denied a Moderna coronavirus vaccine by county health officials over concerns of lacking data for pregnant and breastfeeding women, according to a report.
An Illinois mother is feeling shocked and upset after she was denied a Moderna coronavirus vaccine by county health officials over concerns of lacking data for pregnant and breastfeeding women, according to a report.
Biden opens sign-up window for health coverage to uninsured amid COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
Hospital develops 'hugging curtain' for sick children to touch loved ones
A hospital in Rome has come up with a unique solution to allow families to have personal contact with children who are patients while also minimizing the risk of them catching the coronavirus.
A hospital in Rome has come up with a unique solution to allow families to have personal contact with children who are patients while also minimizing the risk of them catching the coronavirus.
'Pharmacy desert' concerns arise on south, west sides of Chicago
Health experts are calling on Illinois to make some changes after the state's contracted Medicare prescription provider dropped Walgreens.
Health experts are calling on Illinois to make some changes after the state's contracted Medicare prescription provider dropped Walgreens.
US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
2nd COVID-19 vaccine authorized in US ships out
Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.
Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.
'Slap in the face': New Medicare rule to cut emergency doctors' pay amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.
Many physicians are facing a potential pay cut as a new rule passed by Congress, set to go into effect Jan. 1, will lower the reimbursement rates that clinicians receive for treating patients covered by Medicare.
FDA advisory committee votes to recommend emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
COVID-19 vaccines: When can children get vaccinated?
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.
Vaccine rollout: What the days, weeks and months ahead look like
Dr. Julie Morita of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation talks about what the days, weeks, and months ahead are likely to look like as the rollout of Pfizer and Moderna's coronavirus vaccines begin.
Dr. Julie Morita of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation talks about what the days, weeks, and months ahead are likely to look like as the rollout of Pfizer and Moderna's coronavirus vaccines begin.
Cancer screenings still of utmost importance during the pandemic
Illinois Kwame Raoul talks about his battle against prostate cancer and stresses the importance of regular screenings even during the pandemic.
Illinois Kwame Raoul talks about his battle against prostate cancer and stresses the importance of regular screenings even during the pandemic.
Pennsylvania man begs Facebook friends to help find ICU bed for COVID-19-stricken mom
Shawn Rider’s mom Karen contracted the coronavirus in mid-November. She was admitted to Hanover Hospital, about two hours west of Philadelphia, and had been on a ventilator since Nov. 23, her son wrote on social media.
Shawn Rider’s mom Karen contracted the coronavirus in mid-November. She was admitted to Hanover Hospital, about two hours west of Philadelphia, and had been on a ventilator since Nov. 23, her son wrote on social media.
President-elect Joe Biden picks California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be Health Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary. If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services. His mother was born in Jalisco, Mexico, and emigrated to the U.S. after marrying his father.
President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary. If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services. His mother was born in Jalisco, Mexico, and emigrated to the U.S. after marrying his father.
Tentative agreement reached by striking Chicago-area nursing home workers
Striking Chicago-area nursing home workers have reached a tentative contract agreement with Infinity Healthcare Management, the union representing the workers announced Friday.
Striking Chicago-area nursing home workers have reached a tentative contract agreement with Infinity Healthcare Management, the union representing the workers announced Friday.