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Pro-trans Starbucks ad leads to uproar on Twitter (updated)

Current and former employees are sharing their experiences with transphobia.

On Feb 4, 2020 by Collyn Burke

#PrivateHealthLIFEHacks

Americans are sharing their #PrivateHealthLIFEhacks to help Brits

'These are people’s personal experiences to have to adapt private healthcare.'

On Dec 13, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

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Google reportedly gathering millions of Americans’ personal health records

'Project Nightingale' is gathering personal health information from 21 states.

On Nov 11, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

wheelchair insurance DO NOT REUSE

Insurance won’t cover wheelchair for man with no legs

'Apparently the fact that I have prosthetic legs means I have no need for a wheelchair.'

On Nov 1, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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Facebook launches preventive health care tool

Health care checkups will be suggested to users based on age and gender.

On Oct 29, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

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Healthcare algorithm used on millions suggests less care for Black patients

Researchers found that the software reduced the percentage of Black patients receiving extra care by over half.

On Oct 27, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

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#EndSmearFear is aiming to save lives

The viral hashtag encourages eligible people to get a smear test (or Pap smear).

On Sep 16, 2019 by Siobhan Ball

Elizabeth Warren Third Debate

Warren says we’ve all been thinking about health insurance companies

Nobody likes it.

On Sep 12, 2019 by Claire Goforth

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Death of Starbucks worker who couldn’t afford kidney dialysis changes the #ChickenSandwich debate (updated)

James Farmer was 22.

On Aug 26, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

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#CVSDeniesCare: CVS cuts spark concerns over birth control access

People are condemning proposed cuts to CVS' prescription reimbursements.

On Aug 15, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

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Gundam Guy and the woman who made him a meme are married

A true social media fairy tale.

On Aug 8, 2019 by Siobhan Ball

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Elizabeth Warren says ‘this isn’t funny’ when audience laughs at healthcare debate

Don't make her come down there

On Jul 30, 2019 by Claire Goforth

Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris unveils her version of Medicare for All

The plan did get some criticism.

On Jul 29, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

Bernie Sanders Kamala Harris Medicare For All 2020 Democratic Debates

2 more 2020 Dems call for abolishing private insurance

It's deja vu.

On Jun 27, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

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Women’s stories about breast lumps highlight American healthcare failure

It’s not just the money—it’s also the time.

On Jun 4, 2019 by Alex Dalbey