Health Insurance and Costs

Nikole Powell’s father developed an opioid use disorder after a work injury, a dependence that traumatized his family and eventually led to his incarceration and death. His daughter is trying to break the cycle.

The White House, National Academies and now some members of Congress have called for nursing home reforms. Rep. Bobby Rush says corporations must be held accountable for pandemic deaths.

Many vulnerable Minnesotans have no idea that their county can place a hefty lien on their home to recover expenses for long-term care.

Wilmington, California, has experienced hundreds more deaths than it does on average. Power, pollution, and poverty all play a role.

A mom reaches out to thank lawmakers for their support of mental health reform, as her daughter sits in a crisis stabilization unit for the 17th time.

In the coming years, the Baby Boomer generation will be aged 65 and over, and as health care needs increase, more resources for adults with diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia will be needed on the Central Coast.

A major new investigation details how nursing homes failed during COVID-19.

Regulators looking to focus on transparency, staffing and worst performers.

Recientemente, Willmington, California ha perdido más vidas de lo usual. El poder, la contaminación ambiental, y las dinámicas socioeconómicas tienen la culpa.

Kyeland Jackson reports the first in a three-part series on a little-known Medicaid policy.