A new rule to restrict legal immigration in the United States, published by the Trump administration this month, is sowing confusion and anxiety even among immigrants not directly affected by it, as fear spreads faster than facts, immigration and health policy experts say. The rule would allow the federal government to more easily deny permanent residency […]

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Consultations with doctors by phone or video conference appear to be catching on, with well over a million virtual visits reported in 2015. The convenience of ‘telehealth’ appeals to people seeking care, and the notion that it costs less than an in-office visit would makes it attractive to employers and health plans. But a new study suggests that […]

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