Health
Healthcare Disparities and Policy Issues
Insurance coverage for breast MRIs remains inconsistent despite their importance in cancer screening. Meanwhile, the Trump administration’s dismantling of agencies dedicated to protecting autistic children is raising concerns about potential policy impacts.
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KFF Health News
Stephanie Halver’s doctor recommended she get a breast MRI, partly because of her family’s cancer history. Her insurer approved the scan, but unlike mammograms, breast MRIs aren’t universally covered as zero-cost preventive care.
2026-08-26 09:00 UTC
KFF Health News
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the Trump administration’s dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face in diagnosis, school support, and discrimination protection.
2026-08-26 09:00 UTC