Insights

A report shows California's Medi-Cal dental program still struggles, with fewer kids seeing dentists. Disparities in heart health, OB-GYN training, and telehealth access also persist across groups.

Chrystul Kizer’s case highlights systemic failures where young Black trafficking victims are criminalized, while abusers face little consequence.

Also this week: Fresh reporting puts a spotlight on how AI can both perpetuate and avoid embedded biases in health care.

The vending machines hold harm-reduction supplies such as strips to test for fentanyl, nasal naloxone, pouches to deactivate medications, and tests to detect the dangerous combination of fentanyl and xylazine.

Also in this week's roundup: Some states raise benefits despite Medicaid unwinding.