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The lawmakers say by covering noninvasive prenatal testing for pregnant women, California's maternal health disparities will lessen.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:30 pm | September 25, 2020
Too much media exposure can be overwhelming and lead to more stress, worry and perceived risks, authors say.
By Susan Morse | 11:11 am | September 24, 2020
State and community leadership is needed to reach out to families to assure them it's safe to seek medical care for children, Verma says.
CDC will distribute $200 million for COVID-19 vaccine preparations
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:19 pm | September 23, 2020
Readmission risk decreased about 3% for Black patients, and stayed roughly the same for Hispanic and white patients.
By Susan Morse | 01:36 pm | September 22, 2020
Solution expands access to on-demand mental health coaching, virtual therapy and virtual psychiatry. 
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:13 pm | September 21, 2020
The findings point to fundamental inequalities in nursing homes resulting from segregated facilities.
Health insurance losses could create lasting ripple effects in the healthcare industry, including decreases in hospital revenue and job losses.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:26 pm | September 18, 2020
Overall, 60% rated the U.S. healthcare system as "poor" or "fair," compared to the 11% that rated it as "excellent."
By Jeff Lagasse | 12:14 pm | September 18, 2020
The model encourages increased use of home dialysis and kidney transplants to help improve the quality of life.