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The Top 10 States for Doctors
These states ranked high because of low malpractice payouts, physician compensation and overall health system performance, according to rankings by a medical information website.
In Mental Health Crises, a 911 Call Now Brings a Mixed Team of Helpers — And Maybe No Cops
More communities are creating teams of health care providers to respond to mental health crises instead of cops, a shift propelled by nationwide demonstrations against police brutality. But the shapes of those mobile crisis response teams vary because the movement is still in an experimental stage.
22 States, Biden Administration Ask Supreme Court to Keep Eviction Ban in Place
A legal challenge brought by landlords seeks to strike the national eviction moratorium, which is set to expire June 30 unless it is extended.
Over Half of Adults Unvaccinated for Covid-19 Fear Needles – Here’s What’s Proven to Help
COMMENTARY | Though many adults report a fear of needles, most research on needle fear has focused on children.
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New Tools Help State and Local Governments Battle Ransomware, Other Big Disasters
When governments find themselves being ransomed, their choices are typically to pay, which will undercut their ability to deliver key services to their communities due to budget restrictions, or not pay, resulting in the immediate inability to serve their communities and the loss of key data that will inevitably plague them for years afterwards.
Summer Camps Haven’t Fully Recovered. That Could Hurt Working Moms.
Without a full return of summer programs this year, working moms face months of uncertainty that could further splinter their relationship with the workforce.
The Psychological Benefits of Commuting to Work
COMMENTARY | Many people who have been working from home are experiencing a void they can’t quite name.
'Joints for Jabs' Vaccine Incentive Rolls Out in Washington State
Cannabis retailers can offer a joint to people who get Covid-19 vaccine shots. A former surgeon general is warning that some perks like this could raise public health concerns of their own.
Federal Government May Need to Play Role in Vaccine Credentials
The Biden administration has repeatedly said there will be no federal mandate, but it may be difficult to sit on the sidelines as states and businesses develop policies, experts say.
Governors Promise Return to Normalcy Once States Hit Target Vaccination Rates
The announcements come as vaccination rates continue to decline nationwide.
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Bill to Punish Businesses that Require Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination
Abbott's signature means that businesses that require so-called vaccine passports can't get state contracts and could lose state licenses or operating permits.
One State Begins to Grapple With Pandemic’s Toll on Youth Mental Health
A sweeping bill passed by lawmakers in Connecticut would grant minors unlimited counseling sessions without parental consent, among other changes.
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