Category Archives: Medical care in the US

Got a medical emergency? Maybe don’t go here

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Naomi

A business name in neon above the door of a storefront in a Jersey mini-mall: Friendly URGENT CARE So how would this work? Here’s what I imagine: Two men enter the front door. One of them is dragging the other … Continue reading →

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Some non-Big Pharma drug news

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Naomi

There’s some excellent Big Pharma news today. The Biden administration has succeeded in their negotiations with Big Pharma, over whether Medicare Part D plans can push prices of certain important drugs down for seniors. It’s really really great news. But … Continue reading →

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How are women’s physicians faring in anti-abortion states?

Posted on July 20, 2024 by Naomi

We know about the states, the laws and the women who have been victimized by them since Dobbs. So what’s happening with women’s physicians in these states? From Harper’s August 2024 Index: Percentage decrease in OB-GYN residency applicants in the … Continue reading →

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