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Amid PFAS Fallout, a Maine Doctor Navigates Medical Risks With Her Patients
When Lawrence and Penny Higgins of Fairfield, Maine, first learned in 2020 that high levels of…
Medical Rehab Hospital Inspections Go Unpublicized by Federal Officials
Jordan Rau, KFF Health News Federal health officials do not inform consumers about severe safety violations…
Surprise Medical Bills Were Supposed To Be a Thing of the Past. Surprise — They’re Not.
Last year in Massachusetts, after finding lumps in her breast, Jessica Chen went to Lowell General…
How To Find the Right Medical Rehab Services
Rehabilitation therapy can be a godsend after hospitalization for a stroke, a fall, an accident, a…
Language Service Cutbacks Raise Fear of Medical Errors, Misdiagnoses, Deaths
SAN FRANCISCO — Health nonprofits and medical interpreters warn that federal cuts have eliminated dozens of…
A California Lawmaker Leans Into Her Medical Training in Fight for Health Safety Net
Christine Mai-Duc SACRAMENTO, Calif. — State Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson anticipates that California’s sprawling Medicaid program,…
Readers Scrutinize Federal Cuts and Medical Debt
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit…
Navigating the Medical Examination Requirement for Form I-485: A Comprehensive Guide
By: Jake Campbell and Leon Rodriguez Recent Changes to Submission Requirements As of December 2, 2024,…
FBI warns about discount medical insurance scams
Medical discount cards dont provide insurance coverage By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 2, 2025 The…
Medi-Cal Under Threat: Who’s Covered and What Could Be Cut?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Medi-Cal, California’s complex, $174.6 billion Medicaid program, provides health insurance for nearly 15…
Take It Or Leave It Episode 38 – From Launch to Growth: Exploring Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave
Take It or Leave It is the only law firm podcast focused exclusively on workplace leaves, absence…
California Halts Medical Parole, Sends Several Critically Ill Patients Back to Prison
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California has halted a court-ordered medical parole program, opting instead to send its…
Take It Or Leave It Episode 39 – A Deep Dive into Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave and Future Trends
Take It or Leave It is the only law firm podcast focused exclusively on workplace leaves, absence…
Medical identity theft is a growing threat for seniors
Thieves promise benefits if you provide personal information By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 16, 2025…
Where Americans benefit from ban on medical debt in credit reports
Republican voters are among the biggest beneficiaries By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April 10, 2025 Key…
Blockbuster Deal Will Wipe Out $30 Billion in Medical Debt. Even Backers Say It’s Not Enough.
Noam N. Levey Underscoring the massive scale of America’s medical debt problem, a New York-based nonprofit…
How Do I File A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Philadelphia?
To file a medical malpractice lawsuit in Philadelphia, you’ll need to meet specific requirements and filing…