Having exhausted most of the funds available to fight dangerous PFAS contamination, Maine State Officials are scrambling to decide how to use the remaining funds to protect Maine residents from harmful “forever chemicals.”

In a press release from his office following Superbowl LIX, North Carolina Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., criticizes the $8 million advertisement from the non-profit hospital system, NYU Langone.

For Americans living in areas classified as food deserts, getting access to healthy, affordable food is incredibly difficult.

An article from the Indiana Capital Chronicle details the dangerous and exploitative nature that the charity care system is known for.

Ascension Healthcare, a large nonprofit hospital network serving 19 states, recently slashed services across southeast Wisconsin. Interestingly, around the time Ascension announced this closure, they also announced a large expansion of another hospital.

When communities have access to high-quality products and inexpensive ingredients, they are less likely to experience food insecurity, but food deserts are becoming increasingly prevalent in the US.

The Silent Spring Institute has found that nearly 100 Million Americans consume drinking water with unregulated contaminants.

At the Interim Meeting of the American Medical Association in November 2024, the AMA voted to support stricter standards for nonprofit hospitals and advocated for the standardization of charity care.

Cities of the Future details a study from Nature Cities about the water insecurity crisis in urban areas throughout the United States, shedding light on the complex issue of “plumbing poverty.”

The Seattle Times reports a growing population of Americans living in food deserts, areas where healthy, affordable, and diverse food is scarce.

Steward Hospital just closed its third hospital in the wake of its bankruptcy proceedings; it’s also sold five of its hospitals throughout the process.

Recent reports from the US Department of Agriculture report a high correlation between food insecurity and the presence of an adult with a disability in the household.

The raging wildfires in LA County are exacerbating California’s existing water scarcity crisis and adding the fear of contamination to the ever-growing list of dangers Californians face.

Affordable access to life-saving medications is essential for addressing health disparities and fostering equity. The New York Times highlights how middlemen in the 340B program create barriers.

Access to safe, nutritious food is vital for breaking cycles of poverty and fostering growth. The Atlantic highlights how outdated policies deepen food deserts by limiting affordable options.

A recent study on PFAS contamination in drinking water highlights the significant health risks posed by these "forever chemicals" that disproportionately affect low-income and communities of color.

Bexar County, like many urban areas, plays a pivotal role in providing healthcare to its uninsured residents through the University Health System.

A recent report raises concerns that hospitals participating in the 340B program are not providing enough charity care to the low-income populations they were intended to serve.

At-risk communities deserve equal access to lifesaving drugs and medicines. Healthcare money and resources are being misdirected and the patients who need medicine the most are suffering the consequences. Programs meant to provide underserved communities with the healthcare they need are failing.

Charity healthcare is misused and providers refuse to adhere to their charters, harming the people they are meant to serve. Providers need to push money into the underserved communities and build care centers where they are needed instead of where they can make the most money.