Election fatigue? Here’s how to recharge your mental health
We talked to an expert about the rise in anxiety during the 2024 election season, and what to do about it.
Nov
2024
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HEALTHCARE
Oct
2024
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‘MAHA’: What to know about the ‘movement’ gaslighting health and wellness followers in the US
Here’s who RFK’s “health and wellness” political campaign is trying to reach, and why.
Oct
2024
29
What’s new and what to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period
In most states, the ACA's annual open enrollment season for health plans begins Nov. 1 and lasts through Jan. 15. Here's what you need to know.
Oct
2024
9
Harris proposes plan to have Medicare cover in-home care for seniors, give relief to family caregivers
Under Harris’ plan, Medicare would cover the cost of in-home health care for seniors enrolled in the program, after a medical provider has determined that they are in need of help performing daily tasks. Harris’ proposal would also provide coverage for vision and hearing benefits under Medicare.
Oct
2024
4
A firsthand account: Highlighting Virginia resources during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—and early detection is key. Breast cancer affects many families throughout the country, as well as in Virginia. In 2021 alone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported more than 270,000 new breast cancer...
Sep
2024
30
Harris seeks to lower drug costs for Virginians, building on recent progress
Harris wants to expand the $35 monthly cap on insulin costs and a $2,000 annual cap on out-of-pocket drug costs so that they apply to all Americans, not just seniors on Medicare.
Sep
2024
11
13 wildest lies Trump told in the debate with Kamala Harris
Ex-President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met for their first presidential debate—and Trump unleashed a barrage of lies and misleading claims.
Aug
2024
16
Harris to keep up fight on prescription drug costs that have already helped Virginians
The Biden-Harris administration continues fighting for bills that protect health care access and benefits for Virginians.
Aug
2024
16
Two years in, the Inflation Reduction Act is lowering health care costs in Virginia
The Inflation Reduction Act ensured that 63,000 Virginians were able to keep their health insurance, reduced the cost of insulin for over 36,000 Virginia seniors, and incentivized manufacturers to invest in the state and create more clean energy jobs.
Aug
2024
15
Biden-Harris administration’s Medicare drug price negotiations secure $6 billion in savings for taxpayers
The White House estimates that these new prices will lead to around $6 billion in savings for the Medicare program in 2026. The new prices will be anywhere from 38% to 79% lower than the drugs’ list prices last year, saving seniors on Medicare an estimated $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket costs in 2026 alone.
