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Refurbished walkers and wheelchairs fill gaps created by supply chain problems

by Kaiser Health News April 16, 2022April 16, 2022

By Kate Ruder Kaiser Health News DENVER — Michele Lujan needed a wheelchair for her 52-year-old husband who had been hospitalized with covid-19. But she had lost her job, and money was tight. Insurance wouldn’t cover the cost, and she didn’t see the use in buying something to meet a temporary need. So she turned […]

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$11M for North Carolina rehab with work requirements, medication restrictions raises concerns

by Taylor Knopf and Kaiser Health News April 6, 2022April 5, 2022

A young Black student who has experienced racism on campus looks at the camera, standing in front of a blue wall with green foliage on it.

Children's Health

Black students experiencing racism on campus lack mental health support

by Kaiser Health News April 5, 2022April 4, 2022

Shows a young woman sitting with an older man who is in a wheelchair, likely homebound, or could be in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility

Aging

Biden’s promise of better nursing home care will require many more workers

by Kaiser Health News March 7, 2022March 7, 2022

A calculator that says "health" as an illustration for short-term health insurance plans.

Health Insurance

Record number of Americans sign up for ACA health insurance

by Kaiser Health News January 15, 2022January 17, 2022

shows the contents of a home COVID test, including swabs, small tubes and foil packets.

Healthcare Technology

Why you can’t find cheap at-home COVID tests

by Kaiser Health News November 27, 2021November 23, 2021