Health care

Broward County taxpayers north of Griffin Road will pay more to fund their public hospital system this year, while those who generally live south of the dividing line will see the tax rate lower. Each year, the North Broward Hospital District, known as Broward Health, and the South Broward Hospital District known as the Memorial … Read more

As this year’s legislative session wraps up, advocates say Maine lawmakers have taken major steps toward lowering the cost of health care. Surveys have shown that four out of five adults in Maine are concerned about providing the care they may need in the future. Ann Lawson, CEO of Consumer Affordable Healthcare, said this year… … Read more

The Department of Justice said Thursday it will provide legal defense if necessary to veterans’ affairs medical personnel who perform abortions to save a patient’s life, protect the mother’s health, or in cases where the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest — even if it was performed in State where the procedure is. … Read more

Good morning all. Here are some animal pictures To start your day (h/t The New York Times). As always, send news and tips our way: rachel.roubein@washpost.com. Today’s version: The Senate Finance Committee It is issuing a draft of its legislation to support the mental health workforce. Updated booster shots for kids ages 5 and up … Read more

The nursing home industry returned to the national spotlight this week as federal lawmakers called for for-profit ownership due to their lack of resources during the early months of the pandemic and overwhelmed corporate structures. The Congressional Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, chaired by Representative James Claiborne, held a hearing Wednesday to dig deeper … Read more

Conducting a social experiment during a period of national mourning seems normal. So financial times I asked people in the miles-long queue how much it would cost to give up their spot in a queue that took days to get to the front. In an apparent turn – though he says otherwise – Senator Lindsey … Read more

How you communicate is an important part of life. If you feel that your voice does not align with your gender identity or expression, it may lead to dysphonia or a general state of uneasiness. Voice care can help to confirm sex. Below, we outline four of our frequently asked questions Gender Care Clinic Patients … Read more