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A business man worries next to a physical therapy patient
Local

Insurance Company Worried Physical Therapy Patient Getting Too Better

by Jeremy EinbinderMay 3, 2026May 3, 2026
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Elderly Man with Arm Injury in Home Therapy Session
Local

Occupational Therapy Client Still Somehow Unemployed

by Jeremy EinbinderMay 3, 2026May 3, 2026
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Sad disabled woman claiming on mobile phone about paper notice at home
Opinion

Opinion: Trying to Understand Health Insurance Is Self-Destructive Behavior

by Anna R.April 22, 2026April 22, 2026
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Happy senior man receiving his medical documents from nurse at reception desk at doctor's office.
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Patient Updates Power of Attorney to Request ‘Unconsciousness Until This Is All Over’

by MV PerryApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026
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a bus sign for prep with happy gay men
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Bus Stop PrEP Ad Makes HIV Look Like a Rompin’ Fun Time

by MV PerryApril 2, 2026May 1, 2026
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Cropped shot of executive senior businessman wearing suit and tie while standing at isolated grey background. Copy space.
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Pharma Rep Asks Nation to ‘Consider Both Sides’ in Raising Insulin Prices by 250% 

by MV PerryMarch 26, 2026March 26, 2026
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Multiethnic group of healthcare professionals smiling and looking at camera. Doctors and nurses posing as a united medical team. Portrait of friendly and successful medical staff showcasing teamwork and professionalism.
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Nephrologist Refers You to a Cardiologist Who Refers You to an Orthopedist Who Admits Doctors Don’t Know that Much

by MV PerryMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026
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a bear standing next to a doctor
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Study Finds Majority of Women Choose a Bear Over Male Doctors

by Ray AntonisonFebruary 23, 2026February 23, 2026
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Young handsome doctor man wearing white profressional coat over isolated background doing happy thumbs up gesture with hand. Approving expression looking at the camera showing success.
Opinion

Good News! Your Emergency Appointment Is in 2 Years

by Anna R.February 16, 2026February 16, 2026
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an angry man with a sign reading "KEEP YOUR GOVERNMENT HANDS OFF MY MEDICARE"
Politics

17 Years Later, ‘Keep Your Government Hands Off My Medicare’ Guy Still Wants Government Hands Off His Medicare

by MV PerryJanuary 26, 2026February 1, 2026
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A millennial lady, appearing as a student, is absorbed in reading a map outdoors with European architecture in the background, unaware of being pickpocketed
Opinion

How Being Robbed Helped Me Stay Under $2000

by Anna R.December 17, 2025December 16, 2025
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Don't worry, you're in good hands. Doctor touching woman's shoulder reassuring patients at hospital. Happy young couple, husband and wife, planning pregnancy and seeing family practitioner together
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Disabled Woman’s Husband Immediately Listened to After Repeating Her Words Verbatim to Doctor

by Jeremy EinbinderDecember 15, 2025January 2, 2026
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    April 24, 2026
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    April 11, 2026
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    May 12, 2026
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    May 9, 2026
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