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Are African Americans Being “Whitewashed” Out of the U.S. Opioid Crisis?

Racial Gaps Persist Among Transplant Patients

Certain Minorities Face Longer Waits to See Primary Care Docs

Are African Americans Being “Whitewashed” Out of the U.S. Opioid Crisis?

Racial Gaps Persist Among Transplant Patients

Certain Minorities Face Longer Waits to See Primary Care Docs

People on Medicaid Are Missing Out on Hepatitis C Treatment

Only 20% of people covered by Medicaid received treatment within six months of their HCV diagnosis.

Hep C’s Number Comes Up: Can Biden’s 5-Year Plan Eliminate the Longtime Scourge?

Modern antivirals can cure 95% of people with HCV, lowering the risk of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure.

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day 2023

People 55 and older represent 41% of the U.S. population living with HIV. Learn more about #HIVandAging and #NHAAD.

A New COVID Booster Is Here. Will Those at Greatest Risk Get It?

A boost in protection is needed to offset the persistent disparities in the toll of COVID between racial and ethnic groups.

HHS Launches Bridge Access Program to Safeguard Free COVID-19 Vaccination for Uninsured and Underinsured Adults

Updated COVID vaccines will be available in some locations this week, with distribution increasing in the coming weeks.

Timing and Cost of New Vaccines Vary by Virus and Health Insurance Status

Who should get flu, COVID and RSV vaccines—and when?

5 Things to Know About the New Drug Pricing Negotiations

The Biden initiative marks a turning point in a long-fought battle to control ever-rising drug prices.

Dangers and Deaths Around Black Pregnancies Seen as a ‘Completely Preventable’ Health Crisis

Lost Medicaid Health Coverage? Here’s What You Need to Know.

More than 8 million Americans are losing Medicaid coverage, but help is available.

Medical Debt Is Making Americans Angry. Doctors and Hospitals Ignore This at Their Peril.

Patients are tired of shocking medical bills they didn’t expect and can’t afford.

How the Affirmative Action Ruling Will Impact Health Care

Considerable evidence shows that diversity in medicine improves care, and some argue that it “literally saves lives.”

CDC to Launch Bridge Access Program to Provide Free COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments

The program, launching this fall, will help uninsured people and those whose insurance does not cover free vaccines.

Most People Who Need Hepatitis C Treatment Aren’t Getting It

A “jarringly low” proportion of people with HCV have been tested, treated and cured.

HIV-Positive Women With Health Insurance Are More Likely to Get Hepatitis C Treatment

However, those with Medicaid coverage were less likely to start treatment compared to those with other types of insurance.

Biden Admin Implores States to Slow Medicaid Cuts

The request comes after more than 1 million enrollees were dropped, largely due to red tape.

National Public Health Groups Applaud the Supreme Court’s Medicaid Ruling

People on Medicaid must have the right to sue if they can’t get care, notes groups representing those with cancer, HIV, diabetes and more.

#health equity

Are African Americans Being “Whitewashed” Out of the U.S. Opioid Crisis?

Racial Gaps Persist Among Transplant Patients

Certain Minorities Face Longer Waits to See Primary Care Docs

Are African Americans Being “Whitewashed” Out of the U.S. Opioid Crisis?

Racial Gaps Persist Among Transplant Patients

Certain Minorities Face Longer Waits to See Primary Care Docs

People on Medicaid Are Missing Out on Hepatitis C Treatment

Hep C’s Number Comes Up: Can Biden’s 5-Year Plan Eliminate the Longtime Scourge?

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day 2023

A New COVID Booster Is Here. Will Those at Greatest Risk Get It?

HHS Launches Bridge Access Program to Safeguard Free COVID-19 Vaccination for Uninsured and Underinsured Adults

Timing and Cost of New Vaccines Vary by Virus and Health Insurance Status

5 Things to Know About the New Drug Pricing Negotiations

Dangers and Deaths Around Black Pregnancies Seen as a ‘Completely Preventable’ Health Crisis

Lost Medicaid Health Coverage? Here’s What You Need to Know.

Medical Debt Is Making Americans Angry. Doctors and Hospitals Ignore This at Their Peril.

How the Affirmative Action Ruling Will Impact Health Care

CDC to Launch Bridge Access Program to Provide Free COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments

Most People Who Need Hepatitis C Treatment Aren’t Getting It

HIV-Positive Women With Health Insurance Are More Likely to Get Hepatitis C Treatment

Biden Admin Implores States to Slow Medicaid Cuts

National Public Health Groups Applaud the Supreme Court’s Medicaid Ruling

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