Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Care Issues: Beyond KP – KFF Health News
For over a decade, Kaiser Permanente has faced scrutiny over its mental health care services, despite its strong reputation in the medical field. In 2013, the insurer was fined $4 million by California regulators...
Debunking Claims: Biotech Companies Using AI to Design Drugs
The world of biotech and pharmaceuticals is abuzz with claims of revolutionary advancements, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug design. Companies like Generate Biomedicines and Absci have been in the spotlight...
Uncovering the Dominance of the ‘Amyloid Mafia’ in Alzheimer’s
The Dominance of the 'Amyloid Mafia' in Alzheimer's UnveiledIn a revealing account of the inner workings of the Alzheimer's research community, Charles Piller, an investigative journalist for Science, takes readers on a journey that...
How to Apply for Medicaid: Simplifying the Process
In a bustling SuperSuds laundromat on the edge of Suitland, Maryland, a steady stream of customers loaded clothes into washers and dryers on a recent Sunday morning, passing the time by glancing at their...
GOP Senators Push Back Against Cuts to NIH Funding
Republican senators are standing up against a recent decision made by the National Institutes of Health that could lead to significant reductions in funding for various research institutions. The policy change revolves around a...
House Cats and Bird Flu: Public Health Risk – KFF Health News
House Cats and Bird Flu: A Growing Public Health ConcernIn 2022, over 80 domestic cats, along with various other mammals, have tested positive for bird flu. Most of these cases involved barn cats residing...
States Sue Trump Administration Over NIH Research Payment Cuts
States Fight Trump Administration Over NIH Research Funding CutsIn a move that has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, attorneys general from 22 states have banded together to sue the Trump administration over a...
Improving Access to Blood Transfusions in Ambulances
One summer day in 2023, Angela Martin received a distressing call from her cousin. Her 74-year-old aunt had fallen victim to a vicious dog attack while out for a leisurely stroll near her home...
Health Insurers’ Medical Costs Check-In, Rise in Birth Rates
A recent class action lawsuit against UnitedHealth sheds light on the medical costs and practices of health insurers. Mary Marfisee shared the heartbreaking story of her late husband, Frank Perry, who passed away just...
Concerns Rise Over Integrity of Key Genetic Databases amid U.S. Science Shake-Up
Amidst the changing landscape of U.S. science under the Trump administration, concerns are mounting over the integrity of key genetic databases that scientists worldwide rely on daily for research. The National Library of Medicine,...
