While palliative care specialists don’t typically work in emergency rooms, doing so in the age of COVID-19 seems like a natural fit, according to Diane Meier, director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care.
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Tip #1: Know the differences between palliative care and hospice.
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More Americans are using credit card debt to cover everyday expenses, like rent. These five studies explore the links between debt and stress.
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When problems arise during the brief period when one U.S. president hands off executive power to the next, it can have serious consequences for the country, academic studies show.
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News outlets play a crucial role in helping the public understand how a rocky presidential transition could harm the country.
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Tip #1: Remember that families experience water insecurity in the suburbs and rural areas, in addition to cities.
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Researchers have begun to explore how a new emphasis on virtual care might exacerbate persistent racial and ethnic disparities in U.S. health care — and, perhaps, help repair them.
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Householders of color in the 50 largest metropolitan areas are 34% more likely to lack what the U.S. Census Bureau calls “complete plumbing” compared with white, non-Hispanic householders, new research finds.
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We highlight five academic studies to help journalists better understand links between race and access to indoor running water.
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With annual expenses running to about $100 billion last year, Medicare Part D is the dominant insurer in the U.S. pharmaceutical market.
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