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The latest from Meredith Cohn
The latest viral outbreak in Maryland schools is yucky but rarely dangerous
There are a lot of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease in Maryland and around the country right now, but officials says it’s rarely dangerous.
Marylanders face premium increases as open enrollment begins for state’s health exchange
Open enrollment on Maryland's health exchange begins Saturday, with consumers facing big premium increases as federal subsidies lapse and Congress remains at an impasse.
Sticker shock: Obamacare premiums jump in Maryland as Congress deadlocks
The federal government remains shut down, keeping the prospect of federal subsidies to buy health insurance off the table as open enrollment on the health exchange approaches for Maryland.
Thousands travel to Maryland for abortions, but support is stretched thin
The number of people from around the country who seek help getting an abortion in Maryland continues to rise, but donations are not keeping pace to cover costs for everyone.
No needle, no problem? Why our medical writer sprayed flu vaccine up her daughter’s nose
After years of writing about medicine, I got the chance to do something myself when I ordered the FluMist vaccine to use on my teen at home.
Syphilis cases in Baltimore infants nearly quadruple the national rate
Syphilis has long been a problem in Baltimore, but now cases of the potentially severe bacterial infections are showing up in newborns. Officials are working to get pregnant women tested.
Tylenol causes autism? Hopkins scientists bristle at Trump’s unproven pronouncement
A Hopkins study not only seeks to uncover causes of autism, but what might better the lives of people who have it.
Trump administration changed view on COVID-19, spurring new approach in Maryland
A federal advisory panel on vaccines declined to recommend the COVID-19 shot to anyone this fall — an unusual move that sowed confusion for public health officials.
Health insurance costs on state exchange to rise 13% next year
Hundreds of thousands of Maryland residents who buy health insurance on the state’s exchange will see a significant increase in their rates despite state efforts to keep prices under control.
With Hopkins out-of-network, thousands need new doctors. Here’s what to know.
Johns Hopkins’ split with UnitedHealthcare will leave patients facing higher costs and tough choices. Here’s what the breakup means for coverage, care access and next steps.
Johns Hopkins says UnitedHealthcare talks are over without return to network
Johns Hopkins Medicine officials say they have ended negotiations with the insurance giant UnitedHealthcare, leaving its doctors and hospitals out of network for some 60,000 patients.
The state tried to get hospitals to refund poor patients they overcharged. Then it gave up.
After Maryland regulators found hospitals were charging patients due free and discounted emergency care, lawmakers required they repay the money. But the effort was just dropped.
Top cyclists return to Baltimore as women join the race for the first time
It's the first year for the women to ride in the Maryland Cycling Classic, which entails several loops all within the city.
Moore: COVID vaccines will be available in Maryland despite turmoil in D.C.
Gov. Wes Moore sought to reassure Marylanders that those who want the COVID vaccine will be able to get one.
After early stumble, Morgan State launches new plan for medical school
Morgan State University, Baltimore's top HBCU, has been trying to open a medical school for a decade, and officials say they believe they now have the right formula.
What happens when your insurer and hospital break up? Some Hopkins patients find out.
The deadline was Monday and there was no agreement between Johns Hopkins and UnitedHealthcare, so officials began notifying thousands of patients that the Hopkins hospitals and doctors’ offices are now out of network.
As back-to-school approaches, here’s the latest about kids and vaccinations in Maryland
Confusion and hesitancy over vaccines is growing nationwide and public health officials worry about what that means for fall when viruses abound in Maryland.
Firefighters face hard truth in study linking job, cancer
Firefighters in Pikesville are getting themselves screened for cancer as new research continues to find that they are at higher risk of dying from all kinds of the disease.
University of Maryland Medical Center reaches contract deal with residents union
The University of Maryland Medical Center and 1,000 residents and fellows signed a deal for a new contract that includes a pay raise.
CEO to leave Maryland’s largest health insurer for Florida job
Brian Pieninck, CareFirst CEO, will take over as CEO of another BlueCross BlueShield insurer in Florida.
