Telehealth’s promise of revolutionizing healthcare has waned. Early expectations of cost-saving and improved access have not materialized. In fact, telehealth may even be detrimental to some patients. A recent study found that patients who used telehealth were more likely to be misdiagnosed or undertreated compared to those who saw a doctor in person. Additionally, telehealth can be difficult for older adults and those with low incomes to use. As a result, telehealth is now seen as a complementary tool, rather than a replacement for in-person care.
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Trump fills out health care, national security and economic teams with flurry of moves
President-elect Donald Trump has filled out his health care, national security and economic teams and appointed more than 200 people between his transition headquarters and his soon-to-be administration. Among the most prominent health care appointments is Tom Price, a Republican congressman from Georgia who will be secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. For national security posts, Trump has tapped retired Marine Gen. James Mattis for secretary of defense and former CIA Director Mike Pompeo to lead the agency once again. On the economic team, Trump selected fast-food executive Andrew Puzder as labor secretary and billionaire investor Wilbur Ross as commerce secretary.
What We Learn From the Texas Town That Voted for Abortion and for Trump
In the Texas town of Dalhart, voters cast ballots for Trump and for abortion rights. This apparent contradiction highlights the complex political landscape of rural America. Dalhart residents express varying views, with some supporting Trump’s conservative policies while also valuing reproductive rights. The town’s decision demonstrates the nuanced beliefs held by voters who navigate both traditional values and modern perspectives. Dalhart provides a microcosm of the challenges facing the nation as it grapples with social and political divisions.
Democrats Went ‘All In’ on Abortion
Democrats Go ‘All In’ on Abortion
In a bold move that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, Democrats have doubled down on their commitment to abortion rights. With the Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, the party is rallying around a strategy that centers abortion as a fundamental freedom.
This all-or-nothing approach stems from a belief that the erosion of abortion rights is a direct threat to women’s autonomy and bodily integrity. Democrats argue that access to safe and legal abortion is essential for gender equality and that the government has no place interfering in such a personal decision.
Whether this strategy will pay off in the long run remains to be seen. However, the Democrats’ unapologetic stance on abortion is a testament to the party’s unwavering commitment to women’s rights and reproductive freedom.
Trump Wants to Let Your Boss Take Away Your Birth Control
According to The New York Times, on October 6th, 2017, the Trump administration proposed a new rule that would allow employers, regardless of religious views, to deny their employees birth control coverage. The measure seeks to broaden the authority of employers to define what health services they are able to waive on grounds of religious beliefs. Currently, only employers with religious objections can opt out of providing contraception coverage. The new rule would broaden this religious exemption to any employer, a development The New York Times states could lead to a significant drop in the number of individuals with employer-provided health insurance plans that include no-cost birth control.