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Thune Says Health Care Often ‘Comes With a Job.’ The Reality’s Not Simple or Straightforward.

Sixty percent of Americans have health insurance through their own workplace or someone else’s job. But not all employers provide health insurance or offer plans to all their workers. When they do, cost and quality vary widely, making Thune’s statement an oversimplification.

Telehealth Companies Boost Ad Spending While Taking on More Complex Medicine

Telehealth startups including Ro and Nurx are spending millions to promote themselves as easy dispensers of medicines. Some companies offer care for birth control, sexual dysfunction, and more complex conditions, including behavioral health disorders and obesity.

Extended-Stay Hotels, a Growing Option for Poor Families, Can Lead to Health Problems for Kids

Extended-stay hotels are often a last resort for low-income families trying to avoid homelessness. But hotel living can lead to — or exacerbate — various physical and mental health issues for children, say advocates for families and researchers who study homelessness.