October 11, 2021
One in five adults in the U.S. suffer from a mental health condition, yet only about half of those needing treatment receive care. What’s keeping so many people from treatment?
August 16, 2021
Millions of Americans will need help recovering from the psychological traumas of the pandemic, so lawmakers should act quickly to improve mental health care policy.
August 10, 2021
Even as the Delta variant upends the country’s “return to normalcy,” some states are dismantling policies that keep telemedicine accessible. The move could undermine care and put patients at risk.
June 21, 2021
The very patients who stand to benefit most from telemedicine aren’t, recent studies suggest. Now, gaps in access are calling for creative solutions.
June 8, 2021
Most Americans are slowly moving past the pandemic, but the mental strain of the last year may linger until they can access treatment. Too bad that’s easier said than done.
May 27, 2021
As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted around the country, some health insurers are changing their tune on telemedicine.
May 26, 2021
“Diagnose and adios.” The phrase was both a joke and a slight about neurology when I first entered the medical field in 1990.
March 2, 2021
More patients than ever before are making their doctor’s appointments. What’s helping them? Telehealth.
January 14, 2021
Before this day is over, two women in the U.S. will die in childbirth or as the result of a pregnancy complication.
December 18, 2020
COVID-19 dominated health care discussions this year, but it wasn’t the only topic that led to policy debate. Here’s a look back at seven issues that shaped health policy in 2020.
