Lamey’s lungs were slow to recover. Two months after the exercise, a physical exam by the doctor at work showed that his “lung capacity had been reduced compared to previous examinations,” according to his sworn testimony. Lamey used to be an undercover cop, and he said that in one case […]
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What Are Taxpayers Spending for Those ‘Free’ Covid Tests? The Government Won’t Say.
The four free covid-19 rapid tests President Joe Biden promised in December for every American household have begun arriving in earnest in mailboxes and on doorsteps. A surge of covid infections spurred wide demand for over-the-counter antigen tests during the holidays: Clinics were overwhelmed with people seeking tests and the […]
To get health care, many must navigate glitchy government technology : Shots
Eric Harkleroad/KHN (Images: Getty Images/Unsplash) Eric Harkleroad/KHN (Images: Getty Images/Unsplash) In October, when Jamie Taylor’s household monthly income fit within new state income limits after Missouri’s 2021 expansion of Medicaid, she applied for health coverage. She received a rejection letter within days, stating that her earnings exceeded the acceptable limit. […]
Pfizer’s Paxlovid contract with the government has some surprises : Shots
A lab technician at a Pfizer factory in Germany inspects Paxlovid tablets as they move through the manufacturing process. Pfizer hide caption toggle caption Pfizer A lab technician at a Pfizer factory in Germany inspects Paxlovid tablets as they move through the manufacturing process. Pfizer The United States is spending […]