Inside the science behind America's red light therapy boom

Although the headline promises a look at the science behind Americas red light therapy boom, the article centers on health policy and a free clinic that serves entertainers. The Al Hirschfeld Free Health Clinic in New York has provided doctors and specialists to uninsured workers in the entertainment industry since 2003, and its status framed the ACA’s one‑year anniversary discussed in March. The piece uses the clinic as a lens on access to care and affordability, illustrating how policy shifts translate into concrete services for a high‑profile workforce.