Insurance covers fewer drugs than in 2010 and they’re harder to get Insurance companies are covering fewer drugs than they did in 2010, and they’re making patients jump through more hoops and pay more money to get them. A report from GoodRx documents the issues. Read more on NPR
Month: June 2024
NPR News: Medical groups challenge Israel’s ban on evacuations from Gaza. Is Israel relenting?
Medical groups challenge Israel’s ban on evacuations from Gaza. Is Israel relenting? Israel banned most Gaza patients from being evacuated for medical treatment, according to the United Nations and other groups. Now it could allow a group of child patients and guardians to evacuate. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Bolivia’s president says his country is facing an attempted coup
Bolivia’s president says his country is facing an attempted coup Armored vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia’s government palace as President Luis Arce said the country faced an attempted coup, insisted he stands firm and urged people to mobilize. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Conservative moderate John Curtis wins the Utah GOP primary
Conservative moderate John Curtis wins the Utah GOP primary Rep. John Curtis beat out a crowded GOP primary field in Utah to win his party’s nomination for U.S. Senate. While he’s viewed as a moderate conservative, he’s also trying to define his own identity. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: A Missouri rehab program struggles amid a spike of child fentanyl deaths
A Missouri rehab program struggles amid a spike of child fentanyl deaths States are looking for creative ways to help parents through addiction while keeping kids in familiar living situations. But such rehab programs require resources that states may not prioritize. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Will Kenyan police officers be able to wrest back control of Haiti from gangs?
Will Kenyan police officers be able to wrest back control of Haiti from gangs? The first contingent of Kenyan police officers arrive in Haiti after months of delays. The multinational force is there to curb gangs that have taken over most of the Haitian capital to bring order. Read more on NPR
NPR News: George Latimer defeated Democratic Congressman Jamaal Bowman in New York’s primary
George Latimer defeated Democratic Congressman Jamaal Bowman in New York’s primary Rep. Jamaal Bowman faced a competitive primary due to his criticism of the Israel-Hamas war. His primary challenger had the support and financial backing of AIPAC and much of the local establishment. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Kenya’s president has withdrawn the controversial tax bill after deadly protests
Kenya’s president has withdrawn the controversial tax bill after deadly protests Kenya’s president drops contentious tax bill after a week of violent demonstrations. Read more on NPR
NPR News: What Biden and Trump do could matter as much as what they say in tomorrow’s debate
What Biden and Trump do could matter as much as what they say in tomorrow’s debate Former President Donald Trump has a debate style all his own. It’s brash and aggressive while trying to project dominance. At Thursday’s presidential debate, he might be limited by a mute button. Read more on NPR