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Anna Claire Vollers

Anna Claire Vollers

Anna Claire Vollers covers health care for Stateline. She is based in Huntsville, Alabama.

The ‘doctor of nursing practice’ will see you now

By: - November 16, 2023

An explosion in the number of nurse practitioners with doctorates has spurred debate and legislation over who can use the “Dr.” title.

Faith-based maternity homes ‘create a haven’ in states with strict abortion laws

By: - October 3, 2023

In places where the social safety net is threadbare, maternity homes can offer a soft place to land. And their numbers are growing.

As child poverty edges back up, states launch or expand their own tax credits

By: - September 21, 2023

Six states, including New Jersey, have created new child tax credits, while five more have expanded their existing credits.