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Neutral, research-grounded coverage of current events.
Mental health parity laws have been on the books for over fifteen years but are widely violated. Here is what the law requires and why enforcement has failed.
Social factors including income, housing, and education drive health outcomes more than healthcare access. Research on interventions that address these root causes is reshaping medicine.
Federal rules requiring hospitals and insurers to publish prices have created a transparency revolution. Research on whether consumers use this information and whether it reduces costs is growing.
The Veterans Health Administration serves millions of veterans. Research on its effectiveness, its mental health programs, and persistent gaps in care has grown alongside veterans' advocacy.
Proposed and enacted changes to visa policies for international students have generated significant concern from universities. Research on international students' contributions clarifies what is at stake.
Millions of Americans have substance use disorders and do not receive treatment. Research on the barriers to care and the evidence for expanding access points toward specific solutions.
Emergency telehealth rules that expanded remote care during COVID-19 are expiring or under review. The debate about what to make permanent is informed by growing evidence about what works.
Rural hospitals have been closing at an accelerating rate, leaving communities without emergency care and basic services. The causes and consequences are well-documented.
Climate change is already affecting agricultural systems globally. Research on how rising temperatures, shifting precipitation, and extreme weather affect food production is increasingly urgent.
