When telehealth rolled into the barber shop

Christel Deskins

Dear Reader, Welcome to POLITICO’s newest community: Future Pulse. Future Pulse, formerly Morning eHealth, will be delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Interested in a more granular eHealth coverage? Get in touch to learn more about POLITICO Pro. The coronavirus pandemic is upending how we treat disease and protect public […]

Alternative Medicine: Is It Covered?

Christel Deskins

It’s still known as alternative medicine, but services like chiropractic care, acupuncture and therapeutic massage are not that alternative anymore. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, almost 40% of adults and 12% of children use complementary or alternative medicine, or CAM, to stay healthy and treat […]

Coronavirus live blog, Oct. 20, 2020: Illinois Department of Public Health announced 3,714 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus

Christel Deskins

The Chicago Department of Public added five states to its emergency travel order Tuesday, raising the number of destinations to 30 states and Puerto Rico. Here’s what else happened in Chicago and around Illinois in pandemic-related news. News 8:53 p.m. 30 states now on Chicago’s travel quarantine list as Illinois […]