Author: Mark Wrede

  “Health care analysts say it’s possible for Harris to slow the momentum of consolidation by blocking future mergers that could lead to higher prices and lower-quality care. But many of them agree the consolidation that has already taken place is an inescapable feature of […]

  “…women who self-managed abortion attempts reported using a range of methods, including using drugs or alcohol, lifting heavy objects, and taking a hot bath. In addition, about 22% reported hitting themselves in the stomach. Nearly 4% reported inserting an object in their body.”   […]

  “These requirements, including the requirement that abortion clinics have a physician medical director, are not about patient health or safety — they are purely about creating havoc and hardship for abortion providers….”     Montana Designs New Hurdles for Abortion Clinics Ahead of Vote […]

  “Californians working indoors are getting immediate protections from extreme heat as much of the state bakes in triple-digit temperatures this week.”     California Speeds Up Indoor Heat Protections Amid Sweltering Summer Weather   California has had heat standards on the books for outdoor […]

  “An intensified focus on women’s health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.”     Harris, Once Biden’s Voice on Abortion, Would Take an Outspoken Approach to Health   Throughout Joe Biden’s presidency, he leaned on the […]