Coinciding with national Pride Month, President Biden recently took action to expand access to medical services, reduce stigma in treating patients with unique needs and break down barriers to care for the LGBTQI+ community.

The No Surprises Act helps protect patients against unexpected medical bills from out-of-network providers. Here is the latest federal guidance on how to implement this new legislation.

This June, the celebration of Pride month is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of LGBTQ people around the world, promote dignity and equal rights, and raise awareness of important issues facing the community, such as how to overcome barriers to equity in healthcare.

A bill to limit the cost of insulin to $35 a month for the nearly 30 million Americans who live with diabetes recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives, marking an important step toward lowering drug costs.

The nation’s three largest credit recording agencies are removing most medical debt from credit reports starting next July, which may provide relief to millions of Americans experiencing financial distress due to past-due medical bills.

The COVID-19 pandemic and related stay-at-home mandates, online learning and social distancing requirements have caused many children to double their reliance on digital media. While certain activities may enable young people to stay connected and learn remotely, spending too much time on screens has negative mental health effects.

The use of Telehealth peaked more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, accounting for 8 percent of outpatient visits. A new Kaiser Family Foundation-Epic Research analysis suggests a shift in how patients will receive care in the future.

Approximately 96 million American adults have prediabetes, but are not aware they have this medical condition. Without taking appropriate action, many people with prediabetes could develop type 2 diabetes and other serious health risks.

February is American Heart Month, and PacFed is doing its part to spread awareness about the cardiovascular risks presented to women and what can be done to help women take charge of their heart health.