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Congressional Bills Aim to Tackle Rising Drug and Healthcare Provider Shortages

Congressional Bills Aim to Tackle Rising Drug and Healthcare Provider Shortages

Two new congressional bills aim to fix America's worsening drug and healthcare provider shortages, but a historic government shutdown has stalled progress. Here's what's in the legislation - and why it might be too late.

How COVID-19 Disrupted Drug Availability and Left Lasting Gaps in Care

How COVID-19 Disrupted Drug Availability and Left Lasting Gaps in Care

COVID-19 caused widespread drug shortages and a surge in fatal overdoses as supply chains broke down and illicit drugs became more dangerous. This is how the pandemic changed access to medicine-and why the crisis isn't over.