The Health Column

What role does health insurance play in cancer care?

Just as cancer care is specific to the patient, health insurance is also specific to the member....

Recovery and relapse: a journey of discovery and strength-building

In 2020, more than 40.3 million people in the United States struggled with Substance Use Disorder (...

Understanding the difference between preventive and diagnostic care

When it comes to healthcare or health insurance, you may have heard the terms preventive care and ...

Six tips to better accommodate autistic patients

Healthcare settings can be overwhelming for anyone, but that can be especially true for autistic...

Trailblazers of change: Trans voices throughout history

At Mass General Brigham, our mission is to dismantle barriers to care inside and outside our walls...

Have you heard of a menopause doula?

Throughout history, American women have gone through the perimenopause and menopause transition...