Tag: insurance
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Senator Mark Thompson’s Controversial Metaphor on Pre-Existing Conditions
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent C-SPAN clip that’s been circulating on social media, Pennsylvania Senator Mark Thompson ignited controversy with a troubling metaphor. During a Senate confirmation hearing for Representative Tom Green, President Trump’s choice for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Thompson likened individuals with pre-existing conditions to burned-down houses.…
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The Repeal of the ACA Will Exacerbate the Mental Health Crisis
Get Pregnant Fast I have a friend named Sarah who is currently seeking mental health care. Despite having insurance, she finds herself on the edge of postpartum depression and regular depression—if such a thing can even be considered regular. Living in a rural area of the South, she faces the daunting task of locating a…