While the coronavirus pandemic has sucked up all the oxygen, the opioid crisis continues to get worse.
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Research Corner: Picking Plans
We explore new research on why we so often struggle to pick the best health insurance plans.
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Doctors Coping with COVID, Part 2
In part two of our series, we examine why more doctors don’t seek help, and the costly consequences that distress can have.
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Doctors Coping with COVID, Part 1
The pandemic is taking a toll on providers’ mental health. The first of a two-part series begins with an ER doctor on the frontlines in Arizona.
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An Unpleasant Surprise
Surprise medical bills have become a major issue for Americans, but federal legislation to protect consumers continues to stall.
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On the Job in the ICU
As medical interns step into their new roles as doctors, one resident gives us a window into her experiences in the COVID ICU.
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Taking the Pulse of Insurers
Insurers have been on strong financial footing during the pandemic while doctors, hospitals and consumers have not been as lucky.
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The Price of Care
A recent court ruling upheld new federal rules requiring hospitals and insurers to post prices. But will price transparency lower the cost of health care?
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Becoming a Doctor
Medical interns across the nation are starting their first days as doctors. One resident’s hopes and fears before her first shift in the COVID ICU.
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Navigating Risk
With COVID-19 cases surging across the nation, how can Americans fight their coronavirus fatigue while staying safe?