Teen with suicidal behavior needed mental health parity laws enforced : Shots
If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 9-8-8, or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. Rose had already attempted suicide at least half…
Some state tax forms now help people sign up for health insurance : Shots
Your tax form could be a rapidly observe to acquiring signed up for subsidized health and fitness insurance policies or Medicaid in particular states. d3indicator/Getty Photographs conceal caption toggle caption d3sign/Getty Visuals Your tax type could be a quick track…
Some ACA health insurance plans have lots of enrollees, few providers : Shots
The Affordable Care Act saw a record number of sign ups this year, but some people are having trouble finding doctors in their health plan networks. Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Getty Images The Affordable Care Act saw a…
Recovery high schools build a culture of mental health to help kids thrive : Shots
5280 High School in Denver is one of 43 secondary schools in the U.S. with a program designed for students recovering from substance use disorder and related mental health disorders. Stephanie Daniel/KUNC hide caption toggle caption Stephanie Daniel/KUNC 5280 High…
Inflation and money woes are forcing Americans to delay medical care : Shots
Substitute teacher Crystal Clyburn, 51, doesn’t have health insurance. She got her blood pressure checked at a health fair in Sarasota, Fla. Stephanie Colombini/WUSF hide caption toggle caption Stephanie Colombini/WUSF Substitute teacher Crystal Clyburn, 51, doesn’t have health insurance. She…
Health care capitalists want to see profits, not just cool ideas : Shots
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square hotel hosted this year’s JPMorgan Health care Conference — the first due to the fact the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. (Darius Tahir/KHN) Darius Tahir/KHN hide caption toggle caption Darius Tahir/KHN…