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Q&A: What To Expect at HIMSS 2025 in Las Vegas

by Latinos Media

Mar 04, 2025

Healthcare leaders at last year’s HIMSS global conference and exhibition shared a positive outlook on the growing role of artificial intelligence in h...

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Bird Flu Detected in Butler County in Pennsylvania

by Latinos Media

Mar 04, 2025

Prime Highlights: Bird flu detected in Butler County, Pennsylvania, affecting 610 birds in a non-commercial backyard flock. Recent Ohio outbreak i...

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Journalists Discuss Health Care for Incarcerated Children and the Possibility of a Bird Flu Pandemic

by Latinos Media

Feb 22, 2025

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

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ViVE 2025: Ensuring Access to Care as Tech Expectations Grow

by Latinos Media

Feb 22, 2025

More than 100 million Americans struggle with regular access to primary care, which a report from the National Association of Community Health Centers...

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GOP Takes Aim at Medicaid, Putting Enrollees and Providers at Risk

by Latinos Media

Feb 21, 2025

Congressional Republicans are pushing plans that could make deep cuts to Medicaid to finance President Donald Trump’s tax cuts and other priorities. A...

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New York sues major vape companies for targeting kids, teens

by Latinos Media

Feb 20, 2025

New York is suing some of the largest vape distributors for allegedly fueling the country’s youth vaping epidemic. New York Attorney General Letitia J...

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Iowa Medicaid Sends $4M Bills to Two Families Grieving Deaths of Loved Ones With Disabilities

by Latinos Media

Feb 18, 2025

States are required to claw back health care costs from the estates of many Medicaid recipients. Some, including Iowa, are particularly aggressive in ...

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Trump foreign aid freeze deals heavy blow to family planning efforts abroad

by Latinos Media

Feb 17, 2025

The Trump administration’s 90-day freeze on foreign aid has impacted family planning resources used by hundreds of thousands of women, girls and coupl...

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Scientists, researchers work to archive federal health data purged by Trump administration

by Latinos Media

Feb 09, 2025

Scientists, researchers and private health organizations scrambled to preserve as much federal public health data and guidelines as possible last week...

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NIH cuts billions from research overhead funding

by Latinos Media

Feb 09, 2025

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Friday made a significant reduction in grants reserved for research institutions, a decision that may signi...

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U.S. Sees 15-Year High in Flu-Related Doctor Visits as Winter Virus Season Intensifies

by Latinos Media

Feb 08, 2025

Prime Highlights: The flu has led to school closures in some areas, including Godley Independent School District in Texas, where hundreds of students...

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New York further shields abortion pill prescribers from out-of-state prosecutions

by Latinos Media

Feb 04, 2025

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation Monday to protect the identities of health care providers prescribing abortion medication. The move com...

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Journalists Analyze Issues of the Day: RFK Jr., Bird Flu, L.A. Fires

by Latinos Media

Feb 02, 2025

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

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FDA approves new type of non-opioid pain medication

by Latinos Media

Jan 31, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Journavx (suzetrigine) oral tablets on Thursday as a first-in-class non-opioid analgesic to treat...

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Democrats call on White House to restore NIH operations

by Latinos Media

Jan 28, 2025

A trio of Democrats on Monday called on the Trump administration to restore full operations at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) warning that th...

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CIA shifts theory on COVID origin: Reports

by Latinos Media

Jan 27, 2025

The Central Intelligence Agency said COVID-19 likely originated from a lab leak in China in a Saturday statement, pivoting from a previously neutral s...

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Marijuana rescheduling runs into roadblock

by Latinos Media

Jan 18, 2025

A Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) judge canceled an upcoming hearing on the Biden administration’s marijuana rescheduling proposal pending appea...

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Days From Trump Inauguration, Journalists Weigh California, Federal Health Policies

by Latinos Media

Jan 18, 2025

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on regional media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

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Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments on ACA Preventive Care Case

by Latinos Media

Jan 16, 2025

The Braidwood Management, Inc. v. Becerra lawsuit will determine whether 151 million people will continue to have access to preventive healthcare serv...

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Médicos y enfermeras siguen haciendo su trabajo, mientras los incendios jaquean el sistema de salud de Los Ángeles

by Latinos Media

Jan 10, 2025

Los incendios que se propagan rápidamente y han transformado gran parte del condado de Los Ángeles en un infierno están poniendo a prueba a hospitales...

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Respiratory Illnesses on the Rise in Chicago as Flu and RSV Cases Surge

by Latinos Media

Jan 08, 2025

Prime Highlights: Chicago sees a significant rise in flu, RSV, and COVID-19 cases as respiratory virus season intensifies. As of Friday, 18.3% of flu...

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Brightside Health CMO: AI Shows Promise in Supporting Mental Health Providers

by Latinos Media

Jan 02, 2025

Mimi Winsberg, M.D., discusses study indicating that LLMs can help clinicians triage patients with suicidal ideation

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Experts confused but delighted by low rates of teen drug use

by Latinos Media

Dec 28, 2024

A new study has experts beaming with hope as it shows teen drug use at a record low, but they admit confusion as to why the trend is happening and how...

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How SSEs Boost Cloud-Native Application Security in Healthcare

by Latinos Media

Dec 24, 2024

The phrase “cloud-native apps” gets thrown around a lot. But 9 times out of 10, what we’re really talking about is Software as a Service, especially a...

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Judge blocks Missouri abortion ban after ballot measure's passage

by Latinos Media

Dec 22, 2024

A state circuit court judge blocked some parts of Missouri’s near-total abortion ban after an abortion ballot measure’s passage in November. But the r...

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Readers Offer Solo Agers Support and Reflect on Ancestors

by Latinos Media

Dec 20, 2024

KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.

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With Unveiling of Longitude PHM, Execs Discuss Value-Based Care Goals

by Latinos Media

Dec 18, 2024

CEO Paul Mango, and Craig Samitt, M.D., who is heading up the organization’s new value-based care enablement company Longitude PHM, discuss putting an...

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Lawmakers seek to rein in PBMs as part of spending bill's sweeping health deal

by Latinos Media

Dec 18, 2024

Lawmakers have agreed to attach a sweeping health care package to a year-end stopgap government funding legislation, according to text obtained by The...

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Shock poll: 41 percent of young voters find killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO acceptable

by Latinos Media

Dec 17, 2024

A poll found 41 percent of adults under 30 consider the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson acceptable, more than the 40 percent in that de...

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Helicopters Rescued Patients in ‘Apocalyptic’ Flood. Other Hospitals Are at Risk, Too.

by Latinos Media

Dec 16, 2024

The helicopter evacuation of 70 people from a Tennessee hospital during Hurricane Helene is considered a success story. The building was destroyed by ...

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McConnell blasts ‘effort to undermine’ polio vaccine linked to RFK Jr.

by Latinos Media

Dec 14, 2024

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Friday blasted “specious disinformation that threatens the advance of lifesaving medical progress” a...

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Khanna ‘not surprised’ by online vitriol after health insurance CEO murder

by Latinos Media

Dec 09, 2024

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said on Sunday that he's "not surprised" by the flood of online vitriol following the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian ...

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Trump: 'I don't think' access to abortion pills is going to change

by Latinos Media

Dec 08, 2024

President-elect Trump in a new interview signaled he would not move to restrict access to abortion pills upon taking office, even as he acknowledged "...

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How the morning-after pill has been pulled into abortion battles

by Latinos Media

Dec 01, 2024

The morning-after pill is legal across the U.S., even in the states with the strictest abortion bans — but many Americans don't know that, in part due...

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Gottlieb: RFK Jr. 'will cost lives' if he follows through on health plans

by Latinos Media

Nov 30, 2024

Scott Gottlieb, who served as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) during President-elect Trump’s first term, expressed concerns wit...

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Review: Discover Risks Before They Worsen with Google Threat Intelligence

by Latinos Media

Nov 26, 2024

Malicious actors targeting healthcare organizations are a given these days. The value of patient data is as good as gold for planning secondary attack...

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WHO Approves First Mpox Vaccine for Children to Contain Virus Outbreak

by Latinos Media

Nov 22, 2024

The World Health Organization has approved the emergency use of the Lc16m8 mpox vaccine, the first such authorization for children aged one year and ...

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Q&A: Prioritizing Health Equity with Emory Healthcare’s Chief Transformation Officer

by Latinos Media

Nov 20, 2024

Most healthcare organizations regularly prioritize goals to improve the patient experience and increase clinician satisfaction, aligning with the Quin...

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Health care in Spain

by Latinos Media

Nov 18, 2024

ISPOR Europe kicks off this week in Barcelona, Spain. In honor of ISPOR, I will summarize some key attributes of the Spanish health care system based ...

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US confirms first case of more aggressive mpox strain

by Latinos Media

Nov 17, 2024

U.S. health officials confirmed on Saturday the first case of a more severe strain of mpox that infected an individual who recently traveled to Africa...

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Journalists Examine Health Care for Native Americans and Recent Food Recalls

by Latinos Media

Nov 16, 2024

KFF Health News and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media in recent weeks to discuss topical stories. Here’s a colle...

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Tribal Leaders Ask Feds To Declare Syphilis Outbreak a Public Health Emergency

by Latinos Media

Nov 13, 2024

For Native American communities in the Great Plains, data paints a clear picture of the devastation caused by an ongoing syphilis outbreak. According ...

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A Rules Change Would Open the ACA to ‘Dreamers’

by Latinos Media

Oct 31, 2024

It’s that time of year again: open enrollment for Affordable Care Act insurance — a period that runs from tomorrow to Jan. 15 in most states, a bit lo...

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Use of real-world data for measuring treatment effectiveness for target populations

by Latinos Media

Oct 27, 2024

Randomized controlled trials are the gold standard for evaluating treatment efficacy, but effectiveness in the real-world may vary. One reason for thi...

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Bird flu infects four in Washington state; CDC deploys team

by Latinos Media

Oct 23, 2024

Bird flu has possibly infected four agricultural workers in Washington state, according to the Washington State Department of Health. In a press relea...

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Report shows steady increase in abortions in states with bans

by Latinos Media

Oct 23, 2024

Since the end of Roe v. Wade in 2022, the number of women receiving abortions has increased steadily and consistently in nearly every state that has b...

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Journalists Address Opioid Settlements, Undiagnosed ADHD, and a Georgia Chemical Fire

by Latinos Media

Oct 21, 2024

KFF Health News and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media in the last two weeks to discuss topical stories. Here’s a...

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How Hurricane Helene is threatening dialysis patients

by Latinos Media

Oct 20, 2024

Hurricane Helene is gone but its ripple effects continue all across the U.S., with tens of thousands of dialysis patients now at risk of losing access...

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Walmart reaches opioid shareholder settlement

by Latinos Media

Oct 19, 2024

Walmart reached a proposed settlement agreement about its distribution of prescribed opioids on Friday according to Security and Exchange Commission (...

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FDA shakes up weight loss market as Mounjaro shortage ends

by Latinos Media

Oct 16, 2024

Federal regulators shook up the booming weight loss drug marketplace when they announced Mounjaro and Zepbound to be no longer in shortage after nearl...

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What is microRNA and why did its discovery merit this year’s Nobel Prize for Medicine?

by Latinos Media

Oct 13, 2024

This year, the Nobel Prize in medicine went to Victor Ambros, currently a Professor of Natural Science at the University of Massachusetts Medical Scho...

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Journalists Talk Obesity, Oximeters, and Severe Weather’s Impact on Public Health

by Latinos Media

Oct 12, 2024

KFF Health News and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media in recent weeks to discuss topical stories. Here’s a colle...

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NVIDIA AI Summit 2024: More Storage and Computing Capabilities Advance Genomic Research

by Latinos Media

Oct 10, 2024

More than 20 years since the completion of the Human Genome Project, researchers continue to develop and refine processes in the field of genomics to ...

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Texas Primary Care Intervention Seeks to Improve Outcomes for Cancer Survivors

by Latinos Media

Oct 10, 2024

Project CASCADE will designate care coordinator champions in community health center clinics with the goal of improving tracking of cancer survivors

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Comprehending the Importance of World Mental Health Day

by Latinos Media

Oct 09, 2024

Some people are seen to have been really tried, irritated, frustrated and often anger issues. They show anger and respond aggressively instead of a s...

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California Law Expands Hospital Capacity for Addiction Treatment

by Latinos Media

Oct 03, 2024

Recently signed bill will make it easier for hospitals to use available beds to provide chemical dependency recovery services, including evidence-base...

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Rising egg prices linked to bird flu's impact on supply chain

by Latinos Media

Sep 29, 2024

The rising price of eggs in the last year has been linked to bird’s flu impact on the supply chain. Eggs’ price tag has gone up by 28.1 percent in th...

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Journalists Weigh In on Racial Trauma, Medicaid Expansion, and Opioid Settlements

by Latinos Media

Sep 28, 2024

KFF Health News and California Healthline staffers made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collectio...

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What are the new CMS Star Ratings Measures for 2025?

by Latinos Media

Sep 26, 2024

My FTI colleagues Mark Van Ert and Krunal Patel summarize some of the new quality measures that will be incorporated into the 2025 CMS Star Ratings th...

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Harris invokes Georgia woman's death in Atlanta speech on abortion rights

by Latinos Media

Sep 21, 2024

Vice President Harris spoke forcefully Friday about the pain experienced by women in states with abortion bans, placing the blame for their suffering ...

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What Is Microservice Architecture, and How Is Healthcare Adopting It?

by Latinos Media

Sep 20, 2024

Microservice architecture is crucial for healthcare organizations as it enhances agility, security and modularity in IT systems. By breaking down larg...

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Scans show reorganization of brain during pregnancy

by Latinos Media

Sep 17, 2024

Pregnancy appears to trigger a kind of “reorganization” of an expecting mother’s brain, new research suggests. MRI images taken of a 38-year-old woman...

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US Uninsured Rate Was Stable in 2023, Even as States’ Medicaid Purge Began

by Latinos Media

Sep 11, 2024

About 8% of Americans lacked health insurance in 2023, the Census Bureau announced. But its report doesn’t capture the effect of states winnowing thei...

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The Benefits of Observability for Healthcare Organizations

by Latinos Media

Sep 10, 2024

When someone gets in a car accident at midnight or a child has a concerning stomachache early in the morning, hospitals are always there to provide ca...

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Live from Austin, Examining Health Equity

by Latinos Media

Sep 10, 2024

The term “health equity” means different things to different people. Beyond guaranteeing all Americans access to adequate, affordable medical care, th...

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Boebert defends vote against veterans’ health benefits, saying she didn't want to spend ‘$600 billion forever'

by Latinos Media

Sep 05, 2024

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) defended her vote against bipartisan legislation that expanded health benefits for veterans, saying Tuesday she didn’t w...

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What is the right sample size for a qualitative interview study?

by Latinos Media

Sep 05, 2024

The answer to this question, of course, depends on your specific research question. However, it is helpful to review what has been done in previous li...

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Exploring the Connection Between a Gut Map and Digestive Health

by Latinos Media

Sep 04, 2024

Have you ever thought about your digestive health in a fun way? Imagine it as a vibrant “gut map” guiding you through a fascinating journey inside yo...

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Weight loss drug reduced risk of COVID deaths in new study

by Latinos Media

Aug 30, 2024

A popular weight loss drug reduced the risk of COVID-19 deaths, according to a new study. The research, published Friday in the Journal of the America...

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Court clears way for Florida to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for minors

by Latinos Media

Aug 28, 2024

A federal appeals court has ruled that transgender minors in Florida cannot be prescribed puberty blockers or other hormonal treatments, even if their...

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How to use the RE-AIM framework to evaluate public health interventions

by Latinos Media

Aug 27, 2024

The RE-AIM framework developed by Glasgow et al. (1999) has five evaluation components. Reach: share of people from a given population who participate...

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Fauci recovering from West Nile virus after hospitalization, per reports

by Latinos Media

Aug 25, 2024

Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci is recovering at home after being hospitalized briefly after contracting the West Nile virus, h...

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Vance says Trump would veto federal abortion ban

by Latinos Media

Aug 25, 2024

Ohio Sen. JD Vance, the Republican nominee for vice president, said former President Trump would shoot down a federal abortion ban if he recaptures th...

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Top Trends in Healthcare Contact Center Automation

by Latinos Media

Aug 24, 2024

A patient’s initial encounter with a health system is often through its contact center. As organizations face a growing demand for care services, comb...

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Journalists Discuss African Mpox Upsurge, EpiPen Alternative, and Medicaid Unwinding

by Latinos Media

Aug 17, 2024

KFF Health News and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and state media this week to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection ...

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Harris vows Biden-era healthcare programs will get bigger if she's elected

by Latinos Media

Aug 17, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris laid out her economic agenda Friday and much of her plan involves taking the health care accomplishments made by the Bide...

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Kaiser Rolling Out Abridge’s AI-based Assisted Clinical Documentation Tool

by Latinos Media

Aug 15, 2024

Tool is now available to clinicians at Kaiser Permanente's 40 hospitals and more than 600 medical offices in eight states and the District of Columbia

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Maternity Care in Rural Areas Is in Crisis. Can More Doulas Help?

by Latinos Media

Jul 29, 2024

Rural communities are losing access to maternity care, raising the risk of pregnancy complications, especially for Black women, who face higher rates ...

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Blood test has a 90 percent accuracy rate in determining whether memory loss is due to Alzheimer’s: Study

by Latinos Media

Jul 29, 2024

A blood test can determine whether memory loss is caused by Alzheimer’s disease with more than 90 percent accuracy, according to a new study published...

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Care Gaps Grow as OB/GYNs Flee Idaho

by Latinos Media

Jul 25, 2024

Not so long ago, Bonner General Health, the hospital in Sandpoint, Idaho, had four OB/GYNs on staff, who treated patients from multiple rural counties...

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New HIV Drug made at $40 per year for Single patient Can Suppress and Prevent HIV

by Latinos Media

Jul 24, 2024

Researchers say that a generic version of a drug already on the market, which can suppress and prevent HIV, would still yield a 30% profit even if th...

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Rep. Jackson, former White House physician, shares Trump gunshot wound update

by Latinos Media

Jul 21, 2024

Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), a former White House physician, shared an update on former President Trump’s gunshot wound in a Saturday memo. “As the ...

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Scientists from Israel Discovered Bacterial Immune System Through Virus Tail Alteration

by Latinos Media

Jul 18, 2024

Israeli scientists identified a bacterial immune system that alters the tails of phages and is “somehow able to stop the virus from spreading to othe...

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Biden administration cracks down on 'copycat food products' with delta-8 THC

by Latinos Media

Jul 17, 2024

The Biden administration is cracking down on companies that make edible THC products that too closely mimic well-known snack brands, warning of the r...

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Battle over Biden’s future drowns out abortion drumbeat

by Latinos Media

Jul 14, 2024

Democrats have made reproductive rights a centerpiece of their campaign message, but the effort has been drowned out these past two weeks amid mounti...

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Journalists Discuss FTC and Supreme Court Actions — And What’s Up With the Bird Flu

by Latinos Media

Jul 14, 2024

KFF Health News contributor Andy Miller discussed the Federal Trade Commission criticizing pharmacy benefit managers on KCBS on July 9. He also discu...

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3 new cases of possible bird flu reported in Colorado

by Latinos Media

Jul 13, 2024

State health officials in Colorado have identified three new possible cases of bird flu among poultry workers. The Colorado Department of Public Heal...

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‘A Bottomless Pit’: How Out-of-Pocket TMJ Costs Drive Patients Into Debt

by Latinos Media

Jul 11, 2024

Over three decades of relentless pain, Jonna Tallant has tried about every TMJ treatment: mouthguards, six sets of braces, dental crowns and applianc...

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Biden faces calls to take cognitive test: Here's how that works

by Latinos Media

Jul 11, 2024

President Biden is facing calls to undergo cognitive testing and release the results after his disastrous debate last month, and amid a series of rep...

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Arkansas abortion rights ballot initiative rejected by secretary of state

by Latinos Media

Jul 11, 2024

The Arkansas secretary of state on Wednesday rejected an effort for an abortion-rights ballot measure that would ensure access to the procedure up to...

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Florida Health Department Cautions as Two Dengue Fever Cases Reported

by Latinos Media

Jul 03, 2024

The Florida Department of Health is warning that mosquitoes in the Keys may carry diseases following the diagnosis of dengue fever in two residents o...

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CDC warns of increased risk of dengue virus in US

by Latinos Media

Jun 26, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory on Tuesday warning the public of a heightened risk of dengue virus (DEN...

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Bipartisan lawmakers call for increased AI oversight in Medicare Advantage coverage decisions

by Latinos Media

Jun 25, 2024

A bipartisan group of 51 lawmakers in both the House and Senate is calling for increased oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) in Medicare Advant...

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US Health Insurance Trends: 2024-2034

by Latinos Media

Jun 25, 2024

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) recently relation projections of US health insurance levels between 2024 and 2034. In the Hale et al. (2024) st...

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Dobbs ruling keeps abortion backers energized as opponents grasp for messaging

by Latinos Media

Jun 23, 2024

The Dobbs decision two years ago jolted awake Democrats and reproductive rights activists, with the seismic changes made possible by the Supreme Cour...

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Journalists Discuss Bird Flu, Tick-Borne Illnesses, and Lessons From Covid Response

by Latinos Media

Jun 22, 2024

KFF Health News public health local editor and correspondent Amy Maxmen discussed the bird flu outbreak on KMOX’s “Total Information AM” on June 17. ...

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The Ultimate Roadmap to Modernizing Legacy Applications in Healthcare

by Latinos Media

Jun 21, 2024

Healthcare organizations have an abundance of applications to support operations, administration, research and clinical workflows across departments. ...

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10 Most Advanced Medical And Clinical Labs in 2024, June 2024

by Latinos Media

Jun 20, 2024

The post 10 Most Advanced Medical And Clinical Labs in 2024, June 2024 appeared first on Insights Care.

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FDA issues shellfish warning for paralytic toxins

by Latinos Media

Jun 12, 2024

(NewsNation) — The FDA is warning against selling and eating certain shellfish from Oregon and Washington that may be contaminated with paralytic tox...

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5 Reasons Healthcare Providers Need Professional Translation Services

by Latinos Media

Jun 06, 2024

Quality patient care in the complex field of healthcare depends critically on good communication. Still, a big obstacle that frequently prevents the ...

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How Zero Trust Supports Cyber Resilience for Healthcare Organizations

by Latinos Media

Jun 04, 2024

Healthcare organizations expend a lot of resources to prevent cybersecurity breaches. Keeping attackers away from valuable patient data and clinical s...

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Journalists Talk Cost of Weight Loss Drugs and Lack of Obesity Doctors to Manage Their Use

by Latinos Media

Jun 01, 2024

KFF Health News senior correspondent Renuka Rayasam discussed weight loss drugs on KMOX’s “Total Information AM” on May 29. Click here to hear Rayasa...

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Women on Mediterranean diet live significantly longer: Study

by Latinos Media

Jun 01, 2024

Women who are on a Mediterranean diet live significantly longer, according to a new study. The Mediterranean diet often consists of higher consumptio...

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Realizing the Goals of Better Connected Care

by Latinos Media

May 31, 2024

Many of the concepts supporting virtual care in the U.S. have existed for decades. Telehealth, for instance, saw one of its earliest use cases in the ...

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The Arguments For and Against Noncompete Agreements

by Latinos Media

May 27, 2024

FTC’s final rule banning noncompete agreements has been received by mixed opinions within the healthcare industry.

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Hillary Clinton gives dire warning on abortion: ‘We could have done more to fight’

by Latinos Media

May 26, 2024

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a new interview criticized her fellow Democrats for their response to the Supreme Court's reversal of Ro...

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How Children’s Hospitals Approach Change in Patient Care

by Latinos Media

May 22, 2024

Children’s hospitals are among the health systems leading the charge when it comes to using technological advancements and digital-forward processes t...

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Characterizing Childhood Irritability Across Ages and Stages

by Latinos Media

May 21, 2024

NIMH-supported research captures expressions of irritability across developmental stages via a clinically relevant measurement tool: the MAPS Temper L...

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Youngkin vetoes Virginia contraception accessibility act

by Latinos Media

May 19, 2024

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed a slew of bills Friday, including one focused on protecting access to contraceptives. “While I look forward t...

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North Carolina could ban face masks for medical reasons in public

by Latinos Media

May 16, 2024

The North Carolina state Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to ban anyone from wearing masks in public, even for health reasons. Republican sup...

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Wegovy could bankrupt U.S. health system, Sanders says in new report

by Latinos Media

May 15, 2024

Blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy could bankrupt the U.S. healthcare system unless the price drops, according to a staff report released Wednesday ...

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EHR Association Makes Recommendations on SDOH Data Capture

by Latinos Media

May 12, 2024

Task force notes that there is a lack of consensus around which SDOH domains should be assessed and a standardized approach to capturing the necessary...

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How does Substance Abuse Affects Friends and Family?

by Latinos Media

May 09, 2024

When the night stretches long and the shadows of substance abuse fall across a family, every whispered conversation and every shared glance carries t...

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6 Benefits of Utilizing a Dental Practice Management Project Service

by Latinos Media

May 08, 2024

Managing a dental practice can be as overwhelming as managing a full-fledged corporate office. Juggling appointments, billing, and staff management c...

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California propone ampliar subsidios de seguros de salud a todos los inmigrantes adultos

by Latinos Media

May 06, 2024

Marisol Pantoja Toribio se encontró un bulto en el pecho a principios de enero. Sin seguro y viviendo en California sin papeles, y sin su familia, la...

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Journalists Delve Into Climate Change, Medicaid ‘Unwinding,’ and the Gap in Mortality Rates

by Latinos Media

May 05, 2024

KFF Health News senior correspondent Samantha Young discussed Medicaid and climate change on KCBS Radio’s “On-Demand” podcast on April 29. Click here...

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FDA’s Biosimilars Action Plan

by Latinos Media

May 02, 2024

In July 2018, FDA released the Biosimilars Action Plan (BAP), which outlined FDA’s approach for expanding access to biosimilars for the American publ...

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Whatever Happened to Biden’s Public Option?

by Latinos Media

Apr 26, 2024

In the 2020 elections, then-candidate Joe Biden and many of his congressional colleagues loudly advocated for a federal “public option” health insura...

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First patient receives combined pig kidney transplant, heart pump

by Latinos Media

Apr 24, 2024

Doctors in New York City performed the first-ever combined heart pump implant and pig kidney transplant on a terminally ill patient. Surgeons at NYU ...

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Arizona House Speaker finds himself in eye of abortion-rights tornado

by Latinos Media

Apr 22, 2024

Arizona state House Speaker Ben Toma (R) is facing a reckoning as he tries to navigate the fallout from Arizona's Supreme Court decision enforcing an...

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ACA Plans Are Being Switched Without Enrollees’ OK

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Ohio voters will go to the polls on Tuesday to vote on a ballot measure that could raise the threshold for changing the state constitution — and in t...

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At least half of all people likely to develop from mental health disorders before 75: study

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Aug 06, 2023

A recent study in The Lancet found that by the age of 75 about half of all people will develop a mental disorder. “These disorders typically first e...

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Public health alert issued for raw beef that may contain plastic

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Aug 05, 2023

(WTAJ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns about a raw ...

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94 percent of children in Ohio measles outbreak were unvaccinated: CDC

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Aug 04, 2023

A new report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more than 90 percent of the children infected in last year’s measles...

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Mujeres negras sopesan riesgos emergentes de alisadores para el cabello “adictivos”

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Aug 02, 2023

Deanna Denham Hughes quedó en shock cuando le diagnosticaron cáncer de ovario el año pasado. Solo tenía 32 años. No había antecedentes familiares, y ...

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FTC Proposes Settlement of Surescripts Suit

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Jul 30, 2023

Settlement would prohibit Surescripts from engaging in exclusionary conduct and executing or enforcing non-compete agreements with current and former ...

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Journalists Explore Shortage of Foster Care Sites and Prevalence of Covid Misinformation

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Jul 29, 2023

KFF Health New correspondent Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez discussed the shortage of foster care homes in rural Nevada on The Nevada Independent’s “The Ind...

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Texan Activists Thirst for a National Heat Standard to Protect Outdoor Workers

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Jul 28, 2023

WASHINGTON — Construction workers, airport baggage handlers, letter carriers, and other outdoor workers — many of whom traveled to Washington, D.C., ...

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Hospitals Find Harmony Through Virtual Sitting Programs

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Jul 26, 2023

Hospitals need to monitor patients in their rooms to keep them safe — watching for everything from unusual restlessness to hidden stashes of forbidden...

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What to know about the legal battle against Medicare drug price negotiations

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Jul 26, 2023

The court battle over Medicare’s drug price negotiation program continues to heat up ahead of a key date for deciding which drugs will be included. A...

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HIE CyncHealth Beefs Up Cybersecurity With SOC 2, HITRUST Certifications

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Jul 25, 2023

Organization’s CISO says cybersecurity incidents will continue to rise, but so will technological defenses and collective ability to protect sensitive...

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More than 10 percent of young adults are using vapes regularly: CDC study

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Jul 22, 2023

More than 1 in 10 Americans ages 18-24 are using e-cigarettes regularly, a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released t...

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Giant Health System Almost Saved a Community Hospital. Now, It Wants to ‘Extract Every Dollar.’

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Jul 21, 2023

For most of last year, St. Agnes Medical Center, based in Fresno, California, looked like a white knight poised to rescue smaller Madera Community Ho...

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A Scientific Advance Uses mRNA Technology to Create A Potent Malaria Vaccine

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Jul 21, 2023

Malaria, which according to the World Health Organisation claims to be responsible for over 500,000 annual fatalities, may be combated with the use o...

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Tornado damage to North Carolina Pfizer plant could worsen drug shortages

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Jul 21, 2023

A tornado that damaged a Pfizer manufacturing facility in North Carolina is sparking concerns about worsening drug shortages in U.S. hospitals and hi...

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Risk of losing health insurance in the US is high

by Latinos Media

Jul 20, 2023

From Einav and Finkelstein (2023): …while 12.5% of individuals under 65 are uninsured at a point in time, twice as many—one in four—are uninsured at ...

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Biden video mocking Marjorie Taylor Greene speech hit more than 30M views in 12 hours

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Jul 20, 2023

President Biden’s video featuring clips from a Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) speech to tout his legislative accomplishments reached more than 3...

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Why Automation Is the Key to Unlocking the Value and Power of Hybrid Cloud in Healthcare

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Jul 19, 2023

At Cisco Live, Liz Centoni, chief strategy officer and general manager of applications at Cisco, proclaimed hybrid cloud and multicloud the de facto a...

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Sleep Better Tonight: Understanding Addiction and Insomnia

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Jul 18, 2023

Do you suffer from a lack of sleep that just won’t go away? Insomnia and addiction often go hand in hand, but it can be difficult to understand why t...

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Eli Lilly expects FDA approval of its Alzheimer's drug this year

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Jul 17, 2023

A second drug that modestly slows the progression of Alzheimer's disease could be approved by the end of this year, manufacturer Eli Lilly said Monda...

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Readers and Tweeters See Ways to Shore Up Primary Care

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Jul 17, 2023

Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full na...

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Using New Israeli AI Technology, Crohn’s Illness can be Treated

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Jul 17, 2023

For the treatment of the gastroenterological ailment known as Crohn’s disease (CD), research at the Sheba Medical Centre in Tel Hashomer has demonstr...

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Ten Startups Join Cedars-Sinai Accelerator’s Ninth Class

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Jul 16, 2023

The three-month program, based in Los Angeles, provides companies with $100,000 in funding and mentorship from more than 300 clinicians and executives

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What to know about aspartame following the WHO's assessment

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Jul 16, 2023

The World Health Organization's (WHO) new assessment of the safety of the common artificial sweetener aspartame has ignited a debate over just what c...

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House panel advances funding bill with deep cuts to health agencies

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Jul 14, 2023

Legislation to fund the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Education and Labor cleared a House Appropriations subcommittee by voice vote...

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Biden Administration to Offer Free COVID Vaccines to Uninsured Americans

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Jul 14, 2023

After the federal government’s supply of immunisations runs out this autumn, the Biden administration on Thursday unveiled a programme to offer free ...

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Texas families, doctors file lawsuit challenging state's gender-affirming care ban

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Jul 13, 2023

Five Texas families with transgender children and three medical providers are suing the state over a new law preventing minors from accessing gender-...

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Concerning Pediatric Hospital Admissions in England Linked to COVID-19

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Jul 10, 2023

Researchers report pediatric patients’ hospital admissions related to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in a rec...

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What to know about the new Alzheimer's drug, Leqembi

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Jul 09, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday gave full approval to Leqembi, the first drug that can change the course of Alzheimer's disease. T...

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Más estados legalizan la venta de leche sin pasteurizar, a pesar de las advertencias sanitarias

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Jul 09, 2023

El animal vive una vida tranquila en una granja, en la ladera de una colina en el sur de Iowa, donde pasa sus días pastando con un pequeño rebaño. Su...

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THC use During Pregnancy may have Long-Lasting Effects on the Children’s Health

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Jul 07, 2023

Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University demonstrated that ingesting THC while pregnant has the potential to disrupt the foetus’ developme...

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3 Tips for Healthcare Organizations to Guard Against Vishing and Smishing

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Jul 06, 2023

While clinicians, staff members and patients have been conditioned to be skeptical of unusual messages that land in email inboxes, suspicious calls an...

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5 Benefits of Joining a Trusted Organization for Seniors on Medicare

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Jul 05, 2023

Enrolling in quality-based primary care for yourself or the elderly requires delicate research and consideration. While accessing the right healthcar...

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Study: Iron Deficiency Observed in One in Four Young Women

by Latinos Media

Jul 05, 2023

Although an issue, iron deficiency may be more prevalent in girls and young women in the United States, according to a recent study. A recent study f...

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Republicans divided over 15-week abortion ban ahead of 2024

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Jul 05, 2023

Republicans are split on whether their presidential contenders should embrace a federal 15-week ban on abortion as the party tries to find its footin...

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Study: Gut Infection Caused by Pathogenic Bacterial using Sugar in Intestinal Mucus

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Jul 04, 2023

The sugar sialic acid, which is a component of the protective intestinal mucus layer and was recently discovered by researchers at the University of ...

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Most Influential Leaders in Life Science 2023, July2023

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Jul 03, 2023

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Morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity on college campuses post-Roe

by Latinos Media

Jul 02, 2023

SEATTLE (AP) — Need Plan B? Tap your credit card and enter B6. Since last November, a library at the University of Washington has featured a differen...

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Australia is the first country to let patients with depression or PTSD be prescribed psychedelics

by Latinos Media

Jul 02, 2023

SYDNEY (AP) — Australia is now the first country to allow psychiatrists to prescribe certain psychedelic substances to patients with depression or po...

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Need to Get Plan B or an HIV Test Online? Facebook May Know About It

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Jun 30, 2023

Looking for an at-home HIV test on CVS’ website is not as private an experience as one might think. An investigation by The Markup and KFF Health New...

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A New Law Is Supposed to Protect Pregnant Workers — But What If We Don’t Know How?

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Jun 30, 2023

Vanessa Langness had always been a bit worried about the chemicals she worked with as a biomedical researcher, but when she got pregnant in October, ...

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Unveiling the Link Between Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

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Jun 26, 2023

Obesity and type 2 diabetes are becoming prevalent at alarming rates all over the world. These two diseases are closely related, with type 2 diabetes...

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Pence says pushing for abortion restrictions is 'winning issue' for GOP

by Latinos Media

Jun 23, 2023

Former Vice President Mike Pence said he believes pushing for greater abortion restrictions is a “winning issue” for the Republican Party, as he call...

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Democrats call for DACA health care expansion

by Latinos Media

Jun 23, 2023

A group of 80 Democratic lawmakers is calling on the Biden administration to implement a proposal to expand access to federal health care benefits fo...

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Judge suspends Wyoming's ban on abortion pills amid lawsuit

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Jun 23, 2023

A federal judge paused Wyoming’s first-in-the-nation ban on medicated abortion pills on Thursday, citing an ongoing lawsuit over the law’s constituti...

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New molecular mechanisms for promoting hair development have been discovered by Researchers

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Jun 22, 2023

A study team led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered the mechanism by which ageing (senescent) pigment-producing cells in the skin...

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Judge strikes down Florida Medicaid policy excluding gender-affirming care

by Latinos Media

Jun 22, 2023

A Florida rule excluding gender-affirming health care from Medicaid coverage is unlawful and unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, addin...

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CDC panel recommends RSV vaccines for seniors

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Jun 21, 2023

The vaccination advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday voted in favor of recommending vaccines for resp...

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Vaccine expert says anti-vaxxers 'stalked' him after Joe Rogan pressed him to debate RFK Jr.

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Jun 20, 2023

A vaccine scientist has said that he was “stalked” after podcast host Joe Rogan called for him to debate Democratic presidential candidate and anti-v...

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ONC HITAC Creates Pharmacy Interoperability Task Force

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Jun 17, 2023

Task force to identifying recommendations to support interoperability between pharmacy constituents for pharmacy-based clinical services and care coor...

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Journalists Cover Air Quality, Tick Risks, and … Brazilian Butt Lifts?

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Jun 17, 2023

KFF Health News senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discussed health concerns from hazardous air quality on CBS’ “CBS ...

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DeSantis says he was 'surprised' when Trump criticized Florida's 6-week abortion ban

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Jun 16, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R ) said in an interview on Thursday that he was "surprised" when his 2024 rival former President Trump criticized the sta...

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Pharmacy-Centered HIV Research: Current Landscape and Future Frontiers

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Jun 15, 2023

This meeting will bring together researchers, pharmacists and pharmacy professionals, community members, and federal partners to discuss research oppo...

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Biden officials urge states to slow Medicaid cuts

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Jun 14, 2023

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America’s war on cancer rages on — from Nixon’s salvo to Biden’s moonshot

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Jun 12, 2023

More than 50 years since the United States declared a war on cancer, the disease remains the second leading cause of death among Americans. Accordin...

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MITRE’s Brian Anderson M.D., Explains Coalition’s AI Blueprint

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Jun 12, 2023

Coalition for Health AI envisions assurance labs that would evaluate AI in healthcare to assure that it is adherent to standards and performing approp...

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Florida center says 'Grey Team' technology, exercise help veterans overcome PTSD and other ailments

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Jun 11, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Before Fred Kalfon began exercising at the Grey Team veterans center a couple months ago, the 81-year-old rarely left his Flo...

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New York AG hits anti-abortion group with lawsuit for blocking access to health care clinics

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Jun 09, 2023

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit Thursday against an anti-abortion group, Red Rose Rescue, alleging its members have repeatedl...

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How long will the clouds of smog last? It's complicated

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Jun 08, 2023

The Northeastern and mid-Atlantic U.S. is entering its fourth day blanketed in sepia-toned haze from wildfires in Canada, and experts say much of the...

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A Windfall in Health Insurance Rebates? It’s Not as Crazy as It Sounds

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Jun 07, 2023

“Americans will get $1.1 B in rebates from health insurance companies this year cuz of a provision I wrote in the ACA.” Former Sen. Al Franken (D-Min...

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One person died from gun violence every 11 minutes in 2021, setting new record: study

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Jun 07, 2023

Gun deaths in the U.S. reached a record-high in 2021, with an average of one person dying every 11 minutes each day — a total of nearly 49,000 deaths...

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Optum Looks to Scuttle Option Care-Amedisys Combo With All-Cash Bid

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Jun 05, 2023

Directors of Amedisys have started exploratory talks with the UnitedHealth subsidiary.

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Sustainable Living as a Form of Care: How Small Actions Can Make a Big Difference

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Jun 05, 2023

In today’s world, where environmental challenges are becoming increasingly pressing, sustainable living emerges as a powerful form of care for both t...

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CBO projections of US health insurance coverage: 2023-2033

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Jun 05, 2023

A paper by Hanson et al. (2023) summarizes the Congressional Budget Office’s projections around US health insurance coverage between 2023-2033. They ...

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Discrimination at work is linked to high blood pressure

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Jun 04, 2023

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Give praise to the elbow: A bending, twisting marvel

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Jun 04, 2023

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Texas becomes largest state to ban gender-affirming care for minors

by Latinos Media

Jun 03, 2023

Texas became the largest state to ban gender-affirming care for minors on Friday after Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed a bill into law. The law, which wi...

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The Gun Violence Epidemic Is ‘Locking Us Back in Our Room’

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Jun 02, 2023

NEW ORLEANS — Erin Brown recalls all too well the dreadful call he received from his mother in 2021, while in the thralls of the covid-19 pandemic: H...

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The Debt Ceiling Deal Takes a Bite Out of Health Programs. It Could Have Been Much Worse.

by Latinos Media

Jun 02, 2023

Policy analysts, Democrats, and Republicans dissatisfied with the deal agree: Federal health programs have dodged a budgetary bullet in the Washingto...

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Transgender teens, families sue Idaho over felony ban on gender-affirming care

by Latinos Media

Jun 01, 2023

The families of two transgender teenagers are challenging an Idaho law that criminalizes gender-affirming health care for minors in federal court. Th...

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How HealthTech is Revolutionizing Chronic Disease Management: Insights Into Change

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Jun 01, 2023

Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and respiratory conditions, have significantly burden individuals and healthcare systems...

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Rand Paul to force Senate vote on potential cuts to Social Security, Medicare

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Jun 01, 2023

Conservative Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) says he will force the Senate to vote this week on cutting total federal spending by 5 percent in each of the nex...

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The Complete Acquisition of Nala by Integrative Health

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May 31, 2023

Integrative Health, a patient-centric network of digital-first urgent care centers in Saudi Arabia, has completed the acquisition of Nala, a leading ...

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Ruling clears way for Purdue Pharma to settle opioid claims, protects Sacklers from lawsuits

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May 31, 2023

A federal appeals court cleared the way for the maker of OxyContin to settle thousands of legal claims tied to the opioid epidemic while shielding th...

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What Are The Job Duties of Travel Nurse

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May 30, 2023

Nursing is a rewarding and fulfilling career, but it’s not for everyone. Some nurses crave a change of scenery and the opportunity to work in differe...

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Millions had Medicaid coverage tied to the pandemic. Now they stand to lose it

by Latinos Media

May 30, 2023

For months, public health experts have been sounding the alarm over many Medicaid enrollees losing their coverage with the winding down of the COVID-...

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How Dexcom and Abbott are using blood sugar monitoring to go beyond diabetes?

by Latinos Media

May 29, 2023

Diabetes, a chronic condition characterized by the body’s inability to produce enough insulin or use it effectively, has become a significant health ...

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Making a Difference for Anxious Children: 5 Ways Parents Can Help Ease Anxiety

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May 26, 2023

When kids experience anxiety, it can be hard for them to feel like they have control. As parents, it’s natural to want to take away our children’s pa...

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Judge temporarily blocks new South Carolina abortion ban

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May 26, 2023

A South Carolina judge Friday temporarily blocked the state's new law that would ban most abortions after fetal cardiac activity is detected, which i...

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South Carolina Senate passes abortion ban, setting up Supreme Court showdown

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May 24, 2023

The Republican-led South Carolina Senate on Tuesday passed a ban on abortions after an ultrasound detects cardiac activity, which is usually about si...

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Una FTC más agresiva persigue las fusiones en la industria farmacéutica y a los intermediarios del sector

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May 24, 2023

Bajo la dirección de una agresiva opositora al comportamiento empresarial que menoscaba la competencia, la Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC) está ac...

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White House signals support for GOP-led bill to strengthen penalties for fentanyl trafficking

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May 22, 2023

The White House on Monday signaled support for legislation led by two House Republicans that would toughen penalties for fentanyl trafficking and pro...

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Contaminated eyedrops now linked to 4 deaths, 14 cases of blindness: CDC

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May 19, 2023

Eye drops that have been contaminated with a highly drug-resistant strain of bacteria have now been linked to four deaths and 14 cases of blindness, ...

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Rhode Island governor signs bill that would cover abortions for state workers, Medicaid recipients

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May 19, 2023

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee (D) on Thursday signed into law on Thursday a bill that would let state funds pay for health insurance coverage for state...

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Fertility app Premom to pay $200K after sharing sensitive user data

by Latinos Media

May 18, 2023

The developer behind the fertility and ovulation-tracking app Premom shared sensitive user health data with third parties, the Federal Trade Commissi...

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The Abortion Pill Goes Back to Court

by Latinos Media

May 18, 2023

The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Read Julie's stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekl...

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What a default could mean for Medicaid and other federal benefits

by Latinos Media

May 18, 2023

With the White House and House leadership less than two weeks away from a default deadline on the country’s debt, anxiety is rising over the potentia...

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Abortion pill battle threatens America’s 'gold standard' drug approval process

by Latinos Media

May 14, 2023

The legal battle over the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of the abortion pill mifepristone could undermine a drug approval process con...

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A muscle-building obsession in boys: What to know and do

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May 14, 2023

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Dementia: Coping with common, sometimes distressing behaviors

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May 14, 2023

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Journalists Give Status Reports on the ‘Personhood’ Debate and the HIV Epidemic

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May 13, 2023

KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Bram Sable-Smith discussed personhood laws in Missouri and beyond on “Texas Standard” and KCUR’s “Kansas City T...

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Kansas governor vetoes measures to aid anti-abortion centers, limit health officials' power

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May 13, 2023

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas' Democratic governor on Friday vetoed Republican legislation that would have provided a financial boost to anti-abortion p...

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FDA advisers clear hurdle for epinephrine nasal spray

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May 12, 2023

A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel has approved an epinephrine nasal spray, clearing a hurdle for the product designed to help those...

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ER Doctors Vow to Pursue Case Against Envision Even in Bankruptcy

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May 12, 2023

If Envision Healthcare files for bankruptcy, a group of emergency room doctors would seek permission to continue their federal lawsuit that claims th...

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Federally funded Maternal Mental Health Hotline reports 12K calls, texts its first year

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May 12, 2023

A national mental health hotline for new and expecting mothers received 12,000 calls and texts in less than a year since its launch, new data show. ...

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Medicare, FDA urged to press ahead with new Alzheimer's drug Leqembi

by Latinos Media

May 12, 2023

Patients, lawmakers and Alzheimer's advocates are pushing for Medicare to fully cover a new drug for treating early stage Alzheimer’s. The Food and D...

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‘A System in Crisis’: Dysfunctional Federal Disability Programs Force the Poor to Pass Up Money

by Latinos Media

May 12, 2023

Brenda Powell had suffered a stroke and was in debilitating pain when she called the Social Security Administration last year to seek disability bene...

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Students in Rural Colorado Are Left Without Options as Specialized Schools Close

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May 12, 2023

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — At first glance, nothing seems particularly unusual about the four-room school in this western Colorado city. Inside, six stu...

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Senate panel advances drug pricing bills, including PBM reforms

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May 11, 2023

A key Senate panel advanced a package of bipartisan bills aimed at improving generic drug competition and reforming the business practices of pharmac...

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What’s New in Telehealth Reimbursements for 2023?

by Latinos Media

May 11, 2023

The big question for healthcare organizations that have expanded their telehealth services since the beginning of the pandemic has been what will happ...

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COVID's public health emergency is ending. What does that mean for you?

by Latinos Media

May 11, 2023

Thursday marks the formal end of the federal government's COVID-19 public health emergency, three years after it was first declared. The novel corona...

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First-ever drug-resistant ringworm infections found in US: CDC

by Latinos Media

May 11, 2023

Two cases of drug-resistant ringworm infections were reported in New York City, the first such cases in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control (CD...

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Marihuana legal es más potente que nunca pero no está bien regulada

by Latinos Media

May 11, 2023

La marihuana y otros productos que contienen THC, el principal ingrediente psicoactivo de la planta, se han vuelto más potentes y peligrosos a medida...

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The Crisis Is Officially Ending, but Covid Confusion Lives On

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May 11, 2023

The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Read Julie's stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekl...

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Report documents 'sharp increase' in violence at abortion clinics

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May 11, 2023

Abortion clinics saw a “sharp increase” in violence and disruption in 2022, according to a new report from the National Abortion Federation (NAF). Cl...

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Mpox no longer a global health emergency: WHO

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May 11, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that mpox is no longer a global public health emergency as cases of the disease have fallen sharply ...

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Experimental skin patch to treat toddlers with severe peanut allergies shows promise in study

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May 11, 2023

An experimental skin patch has shown promise to treat children under the age of 4 who have severe allergies to peanuts, according to a new study. DBV...

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FDA updates blood donation policy to include gay, bisexual men

by Latinos Media

May 11, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday loosened restrictions on blood donations by men who have sex with men, a change that could ease bl...

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PBMs, the Brokers Who Control Drug Prices, Finally Get Washington’s Attention

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May 11, 2023

For two decades, patients and physicians eagerly awaited a lower-cost version of the world’s bestselling drug, Humira, while its maker, AbbVie, fough...

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Mental Health ‘Ghost Networks’ — And a Ghostbuster

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May 11, 2023

Many people searching for a therapist or psychiatrist turn to the list of in-network providers offered by their insurance plan. But often, many of th...

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Insights Opinion: Offering Expert Data Collection Services to Large Research and Consulting Firms

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May 11, 2023

As business competition has grown fierce, innovation has become essential for survival in the current digital era. Companies that conduct innovative ...

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10 Most Trusted Medical Marketing Research Companies in 2023, May2023

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May 11, 2023

The post 10 Most Trusted Medical Marketing Research Companies in 2023, May2023 appeared first on Insights Care.

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Beneficiarios de Medi-Cal: cómo verificar si eres elegible

by Latinos Media

May 10, 2023

Si estás inscrito en Medi-Cal, como más de un tercio de los californianos, asegúrate de que el condado donde vives sepa cómo contactarte, o podrías p...

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Is Your Healthcare Organization Ready for the Next Step in Digital Transformation?

by Latinos Media

May 10, 2023

Digital solutions have driven massive changes in the healthcare industry in recent years, both in patient care and in business operations. The rapid e...

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FDA advisers endorse over-the-counter birth control pill

by Latinos Media

May 10, 2023

A panel of outside advisers to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unanimously voted Wednesday that the benefits of making a birth control pill av...

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An Outdated Tracking System Is a Key Factor in Texas’ Foster Care Shortcomings

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May 10, 2023

The decades-old system Texas foster care officials use to track and monitor the health records of the nearly 20,000 children in their custody is both...

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California Confronts Overdose Epidemic Among Former Prison Inmates

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May 10, 2023

Michael Vera walked into a bedroom of a residential drug treatment program in Los Angeles in March to find its occupant slumped over on his bed and s...

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JEDSY: Innovating the Drone Technology for Sustainable Medical Delivery

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May 06, 2023

A thriving society, and healthy community is the result of efficient healthcare system enabled by transformational leadership and technological advan...

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Drone Delivery Canada Corp: Enabling Communities and Businesses Advance their Delivery Models

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May 06, 2023

With the current social and political situation of the world today—delivery drones have is an ideal situation—to not only limit person-to-person cont...

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Top 5 Companies Revolutionising the Medical Drone Industry in 2023, May2023

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May 06, 2023

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The Hidden Costs Home Health Providers Face When Taking On More MA Patients

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May 05, 2023

As Medicare Advantage (MA) penetration continues, home health agencies are coming to grips with the additional — and sometimes hidden — costs that ar...

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Transactions: HouseWorks Acquires Care and Help Home Care; Pennant Bolsters Colorado Home Health Footprint

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May 05, 2023

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership HouseWorks acquires Care and Help Home Care, Amedisys’ personal care division The Massachusetts-based...

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Pennant Hits All-Time High Home Health Census, Sets Goals For Newly Acquired Assets

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May 05, 2023

The Pennant Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PNTG) is celebrating a milestone. The company has reached an all-time high in home health and hospice average daily c...

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New Vision Hospice & Palliative Care: A Promise of Compassionate and Quality Care

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May 05, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic had a severe impact on the healthcare industry – both patients and caregivers alike. The challenges imposed by the virus create...

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“The Importance of Early Detection of Mental Ill-health in the Workplace.”

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May 05, 2023

Someone dies from suicide every 40 seconds. Each year, depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses affect approximately 20% of adults in Western ...

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Most Trusted Hospice Care Providers in 2023, May2023

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May 05, 2023

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HHCN Capital + Strategy: How Data is Revealing the Future of Care

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May 05, 2023

This article is sponsored by Homecare Homebase. This article is based on a Home Health Care News discussion with Scott Pattillo, Chief Strategy Offic...

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US doctors perform brain surgery on a baby which is still in womb, First in the World

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May 05, 2023

CNN reports that a pioneering brain surgery was carried out by a group of American doctors to treat a rare abnormality in the brain’s blood vessels o...

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The Driving Forces Behind The $3.6B Option Care Health, Amedisys Merger

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May 05, 2023

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Amedisys Inc. (Nasdaq: AMED) and Option Care Health (Nasdaq: OPCH) announced Wednesday that they woul...

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Modivcare Continues To Grow Personal Care Segment, Unconcerned With Medicaid Rule Proposal

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May 05, 2023

Despite some concern from industry peers, Modivcare Inc. (Nasdaq: MODV) isn’t sweating the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) lates...

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MA Plans Honing In On Home Health Providers’ Hospitalization Rates, Survey Scores

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May 05, 2023

Home health providers know Medicare Advantage (MA) plans will be a part of the future. The task now is to prove their value to those plans. “These in...

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Who Cares If Hunter Biden Owns a Laptop? Red Herrings and Reflexive Control

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May 05, 2023

Introduction: Propaganda and Disinformation in Health Care and Elsewhere We used to write about propaganda and disinformation used to promote health ...

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A primer on EHR forensics: covid-related court slowdowns are clearing; the interesting domain of civil trials on medical (and EHR) malpractice is ramping up.

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May 05, 2023

I recently was involved in a medical malpractice trial with an EHR forensics issue in Broward County, Florida (Ft. Lauderdale area). The Complaint wa...

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Lead poisoning: What parents should know and do

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May 04, 2023

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How does waiting on prostate cancer treatment affect survival?

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May 04, 2023

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May 04, 2023

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Is alcohol and weight loss surgery a risky combination?

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May 04, 2023

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HHCN Capital + Strategy : Education’s Direct Impact on Home Health’s Sustainability

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May 03, 2023

This article is sponsored by CareAcademy. This article is based on a Home Health Care News discussion with Ginger Barrientez, Director of Enterprise ...

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Community Care Home Health’s Effort To Stand Out In A Crowded Personal Care Market

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May 03, 2023

In order to stand out in a saturated home care market like New York, figuring out – and focusing on – what makes you different is a key to long-term ...

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Perseverance and Determination: Leah’s Story of Overcoming Obstacles in Her Fitness Journey

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May 02, 2023

What does not kill us makes us stronger – Leah Eber’s story accurately depicts this saying. Leah’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance ...

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New studies revealed, Groundbreaking new AI can detect cancer earlier

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May 02, 2023

With the assistance of AI, medical professionals and researchers in the United Kingdom have made a significant advancement in the field of rapid canc...

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Why viral reservoirs are a prime suspect for long COVID sleuths

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May 02, 2023

Scientists are turning up more evidence that some people may harbor a viral reservoir in the wake of COVID-19. What could that tell us about long COV...

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Why Boston Children's wants to hire a ChatGPT expert

by Latinos Media

May 02, 2023

Boston Children's posted a job posting in April for an “AI prompt engineer” to work on its innovation and digital health accelerator.

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What the industry can learn from federally qualified health center boards

by Latinos Media

May 01, 2023

Leaders of federally qualified health centers must overcome hurdles to participation when populating their boards with patients.

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Baylor Scott & White connects patients with dogs trained to comfort, assist

by Latinos Media

May 01, 2023

A nonprofit, Canine Companions, has trained thousands of dogs for people with disabilities, along with providing the pups to healthcare facilities.

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Rep. Jan Schakowsky voices support for minimum staffing requirements

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May 01, 2023

Rep. Jan Schakowsky discusses recently reintroduced legislation that would set minimum nurse-to-patient staffing ratios and her hopes for Medicare Ad...

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Hurdles to providing care for the youngest patients

by Latinos Media

May 01, 2023

Dr. Sandy Chung and Dr. Kara Odom Walker discuss the issues facing doctors treating young people.

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Opinion: Medicaid redeterminations raise threat of new public health crisis

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Apr 29, 2023

One overlooked piece of mail could have catastrophic consequences on access to healthcare benefits, says California health plan CEO Jarrod McNaughton...

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Medicaid redeterminations plagued by error, confusion as millions are kicked

by Latinos Media

Apr 29, 2023

Millions are expected to be left without insurance after getting a reprieve for the past three years during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Artificial Intelligence Reviews Patient Perceptions of Cholesterol Drugs

by Latinos Media

Apr 29, 2023

Researchers at Stanford… read more

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CMS Medicaid Proposals Offer Transparency And Accountability, But Compensation Provision Could Cap Business For Cash-Strapped Providers

by Latinos Media

Apr 29, 2023

On Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a new rule that would make major changes to the way that home care work...

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Post-pandemic, even hospital care goes remote

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Apr 29, 2023

A growing number of hospitals are shifting care into patients' homes. That means moving medications, machines and staffing with it, but hospitals are...

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Amine Staali: Empowering Better Health for All

by Latinos Media

Apr 28, 2023

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve and adapt to new technologies and methodologies, there are certain leaders who stand out for their inn...

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Mr. John Sunil: Accelerating Healthcare Transformations through Key Operational & Strategic Initiatives

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Apr 28, 2023

It is not the destination but the journey that matters. As the CEO of Burjeel Holdings (one of the UAE’s leading private healthcare service providers...

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The Best Whiskeys Under $100 for You, Your Boss, and Your Father-in-Law

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Apr 28, 2023

Many men have a tendency to stick with what’s often stocked and served most commonly at local watering holes and social events, but there’s just so m...

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Pause on visa applications thwarting recruitment efforts

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Apr 28, 2023

The immigration timeline for foreign-trained healthcare workers entering the U.S. could double following the federal freeze on employment-based visa ...

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Researchers Develop AI Feedback Tool to Improve Surgeon Performance

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Apr 27, 2023

Researchers from the… read more

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Race for rural care: Why retailers are moving into small communities

by Latinos Media

Apr 27, 2023

Rural America, with its lack of primary care, has become one of the major battlegrounds for Dollar General, Walgreens and others.

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Telehealth company eVisit acquires Bluestream Health

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Apr 27, 2023

Phoenix-based eVisit said it will implement Bluestream’s integrated language services into its telemedicine platform.

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Walmart Health to add four centers, expanding into new state

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Apr 27, 2023

Walmart's health centers offer primary care, lab, X-ray, behavioral health, dental and hearing services, among others.

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CMS toughens hospital price transparency enforcement

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Apr 27, 2023

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will be quicker to issue fines to hospitals that don't comply with the price transparency rule.

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AI Partnership to Improve Pediatric Hospital Operations, Care Coordination

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Apr 26, 2023

Children's Mercy Kansas… read more

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White vs. Brown vs. Clear Bagging

by Latinos Media

Apr 26, 2023

In 2020, spending on specialty drugs was $265 billion; this constituted 49.6% of total prescription drug expenditure. To combat rising costs, payers ...

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Remote patient monitoring poised to grow if reimbursement remains

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Apr 26, 2023

Providers are using remote patient monitoring to extend care for chronic care patients in underserved areas but reimbursement for services is far fro...

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How Technology Can Help Make ‘Better Use’ Of Home-Based Care Workforce

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Apr 25, 2023

There are only two options when dealing with a staffing shortage: getting more people or making better use of current people. Lee Teslik, the founder...

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Humana’s CenterWell To Acquire Trilogy Home Health

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Apr 25, 2023

CenterWell Home Health – a subsidiary of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) – has agreed to acquire Trilogy Home Health. Based in West Palm Beach, Trilogy has ...

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Unraveling a hidden cause of UTIs — plus how to prevent them

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Apr 24, 2023

New research shows that one of the most common infections in women may be linked to our food supply. Here's what to know to protect yourself. (Image ...

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Apr 24, 2023

A paper by Brady et al. (2023) aims to measure this relationship in the US. They use data from the 1997-2019 Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID) da...

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The Weekend Bag is Not the Right Bag for Airline Travel

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Apr 24, 2023

Travel smarter. The post The Weekend Bag is Not the Right Bag for Airline Travel appeared first on Primer.

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CMS’ Jonathan Blum - Redeterminations will make Medicaid stronger

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Apr 22, 2023

CMS Principal Deputy Administrator Jonathan Blum shared his thoughts with Modern Healthcare on the Medicaid redeterminations process, Medicare Advant...

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HCA buying land for more hospitals as earnings beat expectations

by Latinos Media

Apr 22, 2023

HCA CEO Sam Hazen said adding onto existing facilities isn't always the right strategy.

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Home Health Referral Rejection Rate Continues To Climb

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Apr 22, 2023

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership This past winter didn’t have the COVID-19 surge that the previous one did. And yet, the referral reje...

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Artificial Intelligence Continues to Assist in Cough Detection

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Apr 22, 2023

A new artificial… read more

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Supreme Court rules to preserve abortion pill access for now

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Apr 22, 2023

The drug, mifepristone, has been approved for use in the U.S. since 2000 and more than 5 million people have used it.

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Fraud and failed stock bets: Feds allege doc bilked COVID program for $150M

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Apr 21, 2023

The federal government’s latest COVID-19 fraud roundup levied criminal charges against 18 defendants who allegedly illegally billed federally funded ...

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5 HIMSS takeaways to know

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Apr 21, 2023

Generative AI solutions like ChatGPT were among the hot topics at this week's event.

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LCMC Health files lawsuit against feds over proposed hospital deal

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Apr 20, 2023

LCMC said it is seeking a declaratory judgment determining the proposed $150 million deal is not subject to federal regulatory review.

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What for-profit systems' top execs earned in 2022

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Apr 20, 2023

Compensation dropped substantially in 2022 for executives at the largest for-profit health systems.

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How have US cost-effectiveness thresholds changed over time?

by Latinos Media

Apr 19, 2023

That is the questions Peter Neumann and David Kim (2023) answer in their JAMA research letter published today. They use 1990-2021 data from the Tufts...

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Workshop on Brain Behavior Quantification and Synchronization: Sensor Technologies to Capture the Complexity of Behavior

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Apr 19, 2023

This workshop brings together a diverse group of scientists and innovators from various fields and sectors to improve our understanding of behavior in...

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Argentine scientists are aiming to combat dengue fever with nuclear power

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Apr 19, 2023

In response to the rising number of dengue fever cases in the South American nation, Argentine biologists have turned to nuclear power to sterilize m...

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Two Cases of a Cool Skin Condition (Erythrocyanosis, Pernio or Chilblains, Anyone?)

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Apr 19, 2023

BY HANS DUVEFELT A month ago an oncologist called and asked me to see one of my heart failure patients whose chronically swollen legs seemed unusuall...

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SSM Health-Bright Health lawsuit could be first of many

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Apr 19, 2023

Bright Health allegedly owes SSM Health nearly $13.1 million in unpaid claims, according to a complaint filed against the startup insurance company.

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Rural grocery stores are dying. Here's how some small towns are trying to save them

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Apr 19, 2023

When a town loses its grocery store, it also lose a local source of healthy food and a place for neighbors to gather and connect. But some communitie...

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10 TikTok Diets That Can Help You Lose Weight and Stay Healthy

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Apr 19, 2023

Are you a fan of TikTok? Do you spend hours scrolling through the endless stream of videos on your feed? Well, if you’re looking to lose weight and g...

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As pandemic emergencies end, some patients with long COVID feel 'swept under the rug'

by Latinos Media

Apr 19, 2023

Millions of Americans suffer from long COVID, which can have debilitating physical effects, including fatigue and difficulty breathing. Yet many pati...

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Obstetrics faces declines in residency applicants, services

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Apr 18, 2023

States with abortion bans saw a 10.5% decrease in OB-GYN residency applicants this year following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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13 years after bariatric surgery, a 27-year-old says it changed her life

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Apr 18, 2023

Maria Caprigno was one of the youngest people in the U.S. to get the surgery. As parents and doctors grapple with the obesity treatment for teens, Ca...

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COVID during pregnancy may alter brain development in boys

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Apr 18, 2023

Boys born to mothers who got COVID-19 while pregnant seem to have a higher risk of subtle developmental delays, including those associated with autis...

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Tick-borne disease has become endemic in the Northeast

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Apr 18, 2023

The frequency of tick-borne illnesses has never been greater in the United States, and several diseases have become endemic in the Northeast. Accordi...

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Optum Ventures invests $75M in autism startup

by Latinos Media

Apr 18, 2023

Cortica also acquired Springtide Child Development, which operates six applied behavioral analysis clinics in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

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I Have Some Silly Questions

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Apr 18, 2023

BY KIM BELLARD Last year I used some of Alfred North Whitehead’s pithy quotations to talk about healthcare, starting with the provocative “It is the ...

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Clover Health cuts 10% of staff, outsources 'core plan operations'

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Apr 17, 2023

The insurance company said its decision to outsource its administrative functions and cut jobs will result in a charge of up to $9 million.

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Machine Learning Identifies Four Autism Subtypes

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Apr 17, 2023

Researchers at Well Cornell… read more

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The Check Up: Robert Riney, Henry Ford Health

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Apr 17, 2023

The president and CEO discusses how the health system's massive Detroit expansion came to be and where the system is headed next.

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Opinion: Healthcare’s next miracle cure—quality

by Latinos Media

Apr 17, 2023

As the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, another health crisis is already underway, says Mass General Brigham CMO Dr. Tom Sequist: worsening patient outcom...

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Cano Health announces changes to board following clash with ex-directors

by Latinos Media

Apr 17, 2023

The company also said it is consolidating its network of clinics and considering the sale of non-core assets.

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ML, NLP Identifies Digital Voice Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s

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Apr 17, 2023

Artificial intelligence can… read more

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CVS Health names former Humana exec as president of Aetna

by Latinos Media

Apr 17, 2023

Brian Kane will replace Dan Finke, who is stepping down from the role for health reasons.

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Fear of pregnancy: One teen's story in post-Roe America

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Apr 15, 2023

In a state that bans abortion, anxiety about rape and getting pregnant drove this teen to start on birth control, though she's not having sex. (Image...

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UnitedHealth expects Medicare Advantage gains despite CMS changes

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Apr 15, 2023

UnitedHealthcare expects to add more than 900,000 Medicare Advantage members in 2023 despite regulatory changes aimed at curbing growth.

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Proposed EPA rule prompts concern over device shortages

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Apr 15, 2023

Stricter emission controls on ethylene oxide plants could cause delays in supply chain, manufacturers warn.

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After Closing On LHC Group Deal, Optum Looks To Capitalize On Home-Based Care Capabilities

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Apr 15, 2023

Home-based care is more important than ever at UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH). There are a few ways this is showing up — most notably through its $5....

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CVS Health Cites ‘Improving Home-Based Care’ As Vital Part Of Senior Care Strategy

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Apr 15, 2023

CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) laid out its plan to adapt to the changing needs of Americans that are 65 years old and above on Thursday. One of the pillars ...

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The Underlying Trends That Matter Most For The Home Health Industry In 2023

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Apr 15, 2023

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership While they may seem like outliers from the perspective of most providers in the country, publicly tra...

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Medicare tests a solution to soaring hospice costs: Let private insurers run it

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Apr 13, 2023

The end-of-life benefit costs billions a year. A new approach aims to eliminate waste and weed out bad actors, while making the care more inviting to...

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China reveals the world’s first human death from H3N8 birdflu

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Apr 13, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that a Chinese woman was the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu that does not appear to ...

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Dr. James Flowers: Personalizing Mental Health and Addiction Care for All

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Apr 13, 2023

Have you ever seen a swan carrying its baby cygnets? If not, the beautiful scene cannot be textualized but can be picturized as a frame filled with w...

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Neha Cadabam: Using a Biopsychosocial Approach Towards Recovery

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Apr 13, 2023

Admitting that you need help for your addiction is not a sign of weakness, character flaw, or moral failure. Neha Cadabam, the Psychologist and Execu...

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5 Leaders Demonstrating Effective Solution for Addiction in 2023, April2023

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Apr 13, 2023

The post 5 Leaders Demonstrating Effective Solution for Addiction in 2023, April2023 appeared first on Insights Care.

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The Sweet Truth: The Impacts of Sugar on Our Health and Alternatives to Satisfy Our Sweet Tooth

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Apr 13, 2023

Ah! Candy. I cry out loud! I often interject looking at any sweet. We have been enjoying sugar since childhood and it is a ubiquitous part of our die...

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Salesforce sets sights on home health

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Apr 13, 2023

In recent years, Salesforce has increased its investment in developing software for health systems and other provider organizations.

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Advocate Aurora's 2022 financial performance take a hit

by Latinos Media

Apr 12, 2023

In 2022's fourth quarter, Advocate Aurora reported net income of $160.83 million, a nearly 60% drop from a year ago.

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AI, ChatGPT Poised to Potentially Transform Healthcare, Science

by Latinos Media

Apr 12, 2023

According to a new report… read more

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What is a Healthcare Writing Style Guide (& Why You Need One)

by Latinos Media

Apr 11, 2023

You might remember writing style guides from college. Chicago Manual of Style, Associated Press, Modern Language Association? Instead of using a gene...

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Temple Health Jeanes Campus brings back senior health fair

by Latinos Media

Apr 11, 2023

Temple University Hospital is inviting seniors to receive free health screenings and connect with providers on April 25 at its Jeanes Campus in North...

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Biden ends COVID national emergency after Congress acts

by Latinos Media

Apr 11, 2023

The national emergency allowed the government to take sweeping steps to respond to the virus and support the country's economic, health and welfare s...

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American Medical Association's 1st gay president takes the lead

by Latinos Media

Apr 10, 2023

At 44, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld will be among the AMA's youngest presidents and the first openly gay person to lead the organization when he starts his te...

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Medication abortion is still possible with just one drug. Here's how it works

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Apr 10, 2023

A judge's ruling puts access to the abortion drug mifepristone in limbo, pending further court decisions. But there's another drug that is safe and e...

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Researchers Unlock Genetic Mutations Contributing to Disorders in the Brain

by Latinos Media

Apr 10, 2023

Researchers identified novel genes with mosaic mutations contributing to treatment-resistant pediatric epilepsy and pointing to specific disrupted pat...

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Bayada Home Health Leader’s Thoughts On Navigating Payment Rates, Real Risk-Taking

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Apr 08, 2023

Bayada’s home health care leader, Michael Johnson, has taken over the company’s hospice practice as well. In one world, he is trying to perfect easin...

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How Arosa, Care Advantage Are Using ‘Gamification’ To Reduce Turnover

by Latinos Media

Apr 08, 2023

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership To solve some of home care’s more persistent challenges – such as retention – agencies have embraced ...

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Nearly 40% of Michigan hospital nurses want to quit within a year: survey

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Apr 08, 2023

New University of Michigan survey data show that the rate at which nurses plan to leave the profession has risen sharply statewide.

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Texas federal judge halts FDA approval of abortion pill mifepristone

by Latinos Media

Apr 08, 2023

There is essentially no precedent for a lone judge overruling the medical decisions of the Food and Drug Administration.

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More pollen, more allergies: Exposure therapy in several forms treats symptoms

by Latinos Media

Apr 08, 2023

Some doctors prescribe sublingual immunotherapy, known as SLIT, a serum taken as drops under the tongue. Patients like it, but it is not FDA-approved...

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Digital mental health startups scramble as in-person visit rule looms

by Latinos Media

Apr 07, 2023

Virtual behavioral health startups such as Bicycle Health, Done, Ophelia Health and ReKlame Health must adapt to pending federal limits on prescribin...

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Apr 07, 2023

World Health Day is celebrated on 7th of April to raise awareness about global health and work towards improving it. It is an opportunity to focus on...

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Amid Financial Market Turmoil, Big Players Look To Smaller, High-Quality Home Health Agencies To Grow

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Apr 06, 2023

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership The drop in transaction volume at the high end of the home health market has cleared an interesting p...

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Humana’s ‘Impact Report’ Highlights Home-Based Care Growth, Advocacy Goals

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Apr 06, 2023

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) released its annual “Impact Report” Wednesday, highlighting how it believes it’s making health care “more equitable and acces...

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When given to pregnant mothers, the Pfizer RSV vaccine is 82 percent effective in infants

by Latinos Media

Apr 06, 2023

After a spike in the number of cases of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the fall, data published on Wednesday showed that an experimental va...

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Five Strategies for Dealing with Jet Lag

by Latinos Media

Apr 06, 2023

Do you often feel exhausted and irritable after traveling long distances? Are night-time interruptions keeping you from getting the restorative sleep...

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Oklahoma places Friday Health Plans under supervision

by Latinos Media

Apr 05, 2023

Friday Health Plans' financial and regulatory troubles have extended into Oklahoma.

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Increased MA Penetration Associated With Lower Post-Acute Care Utilization

by Latinos Media

Apr 05, 2023

A recent study found that in areas with a higher percentage of people enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, traditional Medicare beneficiaries u...

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The big squeeze: ACA health insurance has lots of customers, small networks

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Apr 05, 2023

Some consumers who bought health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act have had a tough start to the year: Many say it's hard to find an in-n...

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Doctors are drowning in paperwork. Some companies claim AI can help

by Latinos Media

Apr 05, 2023

New startups believe chatbot technology could help reduce the burden on physicians. But some academics warn bias and errors could hurt patients. (Ima...

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Recovery high schools help kids heal from an addiction and build a future

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Apr 04, 2023

A few dozen high schools across the U.S. combine education with treatment for substance use disorders to keep kids in recovery — and in school. (Imag...

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Medicaid redeterminations are here, with 15M people at risk

by Latinos Media

Apr 04, 2023

Insurers, providers and regulators face huge challenges trimming the Medicaid rolls without leaving people behind.

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Here’s What To Do When Experiencing Symptoms of the COVID-19 Virus

by Latinos Media

Apr 04, 2023

COVID-19 is a novel virus that has caused a global pandemic. As the number of cases continues to climb, everyone needs to take precautionary measures...

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5 Benefits of Becoming a Personal Trainer

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Apr 04, 2023

Have you recently graduated from college, pursuing a major in a fitness-related field? Becoming a personal trainer could be a smart move. The employm...

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Amada Senior Care: A name Synonymous with Precise and Admirable Care

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Apr 04, 2023

Assisted living and home care is the preferred option for most seniors today. After all, who doesn’t want to remain in the comfort of their homes as ...

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Assistance Home Care: Enabling Assistance through Home-Based Senior Care

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Apr 04, 2023

“I want to stay at home”—a common wish of every citizen entering his aging phase. But it is often conflicted with their physical, emotional and socia...

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Corso Atlanta: Enabling Independent Senior Living with Happiness, Luxury and Dignity

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Apr 04, 2023

Regardless of our age, independence is something we all desire and appreciate–being as self-sufficient as possible. But as we age, mental and physica...

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Top 5 Senior Care Companies in 2023, April2023

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Apr 04, 2023

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Facebook Live: Bipolar Disorder in Adults

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Apr 03, 2023

In recognition of World Bipolar Day, NIMH experts conducted a Facebook Live event on bipolar disorder in adults.

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Experts Reveal Ways to Stay Fit Working from Home

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Apr 03, 2023

An Active Office Since COVID-19 swept across the globe, many industries have shifted to fully remote or hybrid working. During the pandemic, 70% of th...

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Tackling Issues of Nutrition, Hunger Requires Multi-level Approach

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Apr 03, 2023

All Hands on Deck In the six months since the Biden-Harris administration hosted the second-ever White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Heal...

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Fitness Centers Report Renewed Interest in Getting Healthy

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Apr 03, 2023

Second Wind By Mark Morris Marina Lebo says the rise of flexible and hybrid work schedules has led to Healthtrax being busy at less traditional times....

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The Future of Water: Innovations, Challenges, and Solutions

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Apr 03, 2023

–Exploring the Importance, Challenges, and Innovations in Ensuring Sustainable Access to Clean Water for All I feel weak and sick whenever I drink ba...

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AIE: Incorporating Data Science in Medical World

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Apr 03, 2023

Fictional movies impact the viewers in various ways. And, out of many, the most popular scenic moment people have held with them is to have a persona...

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Oncobit: Imagine the Potential of Diagnostics Enabling Personalized Cancer Care

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Apr 03, 2023

Cancer is not only a leading cause of death today, but it also takes a toll on the life of the patient. It is a painful, difficult and uncertain jour...

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Prognica Labs: Advancing in Early Detection of Breast Cancer

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Apr 03, 2023

Breast cancer impacts 21 million women each year worldwide, among which 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. In these ...

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Synaptiq: Easing Diagnosis and Imaging Processes with AI

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Apr 03, 2023

The first step before prescriptions is an accurate diagnosis. As easy as this look, it isn’t; researchers reveal an estimated mortality rate of 40,00...

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Top 10 Emerging Companies Solving Cancer with AI 2023, April2023

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Apr 03, 2023

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Ticks! Ick! The latest science on the red meat allergy caused by some tick bites

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Apr 02, 2023

Patients who have digestive symptoms only after eating red meat may have developed an allergy caused by ticks. Previously, doctors looked for symptom...

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HCA workers picket for safer staffing and care conditions

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Apr 01, 2023

Unionized workers at the health system are pushing for contract negotiations as agreements for more than 19,000 nurses are set to expire this year.

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CMS proposes hospice payment bump

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Apr 01, 2023

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed a 2.8% increase in hospice payments for fiscal 2024, which would amount to $720 million acros...

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ML Model Uses Time, Location Data to Predict COVID-19 Transmission

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Apr 01, 2023

Researchers from Carnegie… read more

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How Home-Based Care Providers Are Doing More With Less Staff

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Apr 01, 2023

As staffing remains a top issue for home-based care providers, leaders are finding themselves having to utilize workers in a way that will allow the ...

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‘We’re Payer Selective’: How Home Health Providers Are Navigating The Payer Evolution

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Apr 01, 2023

Medicare fee-for-service rates are not where home health providers want them to be. That’s forced their hand when negotiating rates with other payer ...

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When homelessness and mental illness overlap, is compulsory treatment compassionate?

by Latinos Media

Mar 31, 2023

Democratic leaders in California and Oregon are becoming more open to using involuntary psychiatric commitment to combat homelessness, drug abuse and...

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Can American Democracy Pass The Trump Stress Test?

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Mar 31, 2023

BY MIKE MAGEE As we enter a new and potentially historic week, with a former President doing his best to reignite a Civil War in our nation, we do we...

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Marigold Hospital: Ensuring Affordable Patient-Care Through Radiology

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Mar 31, 2023

Amongst the major concern around the talks of patients, a major stake is in affordable care treatment. This can be observed through a recent research...

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10 Most Advanced Medical Imaging Solution Providers 2023, March2023

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Mar 31, 2023

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AI Shows Potential for Automating Hip Fractures Diagnosis

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Mar 30, 2023

A recent study published in… read more

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How Primary Care Startup Patina Locked Down Partnerships With 4 Big Health Plans

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Mar 30, 2023

With only a couple years under its belt since its launch, Patina Health – a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based home-focused primary care medical practi...

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ER software startup gets backing from GV, Salesforce Ventures

by Latinos Media

Mar 30, 2023

Florence has been operating quietly the last two years and has integrated its tech with EHR systems from Epic, Cerner and Meditech.

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Federal judge blocks ACA preventative care requirement

by Latinos Media

Mar 30, 2023

The Biden administration had told the court that the outcome of the case “could create extraordinary upheaval in the United States’ public health sys...

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THCB Gang Episode 122, Thursday March 30

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Mar 30, 2023

Joining Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) on #THCBGang on Thursday March 16 at 1PM PT 4PM ET are Olympic rower for 2 countries and DiME CEO Jennifer Goldsack,...

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Artificial Intelligence Aids Psoriasis Severity Assessment

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Mar 30, 2023

Researchers have developed… read more

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How To Choose Career in Healthcare – Transcending Successfully in the Healthcare Industry

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Mar 29, 2023

Usually, Mothers want their daughters to be nurses, while Fathers choose being a doctor as a preferred career for their male child(ren). In reality, ...

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Understanding Everything Regarding WHMIS Training Employees in Ontario

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Mar 29, 2023

Ontario is a beautiful place and popular place for searching for trades, transport, equipment operation, processing, retail, and manufacturing jobs. ...

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How Staffing Shortages Are Affecting PE Dealmaking In Home Health Care

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Mar 29, 2023

The home health care workforce shortage is restricting PE dealmaking, experts suggest. That’s especially been the case over the last year and a half,...

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Tips To Build a Skincare Routine for Acne-Prone Skin

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Mar 29, 2023

Acne-prone skin can be hard to take care of. Dermatologists can help you develop a good skincare routine. It will help you control breakouts and impr...

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Upgrade Your Spring Wardrobe Game with These 20 Unmissable Style Finds

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Mar 29, 2023

Master the art of easy style this spring with our top 20 fuss-free fashion essentials for everyday wear. The post Upgrade Your Spring Wardrobe Game w...

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Bright Health to pursue reverse stock split to stay solvent

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Mar 28, 2023

Bright Health Group shares are at risk of being delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and forced into the over-the-counter markets.

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Alberto E. Porciani: Helping Patients to Make an Informed Choice

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Mar 28, 2023

Choice – is the most valued possession any human being has. It empowers and helps them decide the best for them. But what drives a choice? Many would...

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Lindsey Condron: Prioritizing High-Quality Care, Tailored to Patients’ Satisfaction and Experience

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Mar 28, 2023

In our most vulnerable times, we trust that the healthcare system will be there to address our care needs. Lindsey Condron, the Chief of Operations i...

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Dr. Markus Wilhelms: Innovating Non-Pharmaceutical Solution to Resolve Chronic Constipation

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Mar 28, 2023

If you spend hours on the toilet or go to the bathroom less than three times a week—then you might be suffering from constipation. Constipation is a ...

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Europe’s Top 5 Effective Leaders in Healthcare 2023, March2023

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Mar 28, 2023

The post Europe’s Top 5 Effective Leaders in Healthcare 2023, March2023 appeared first on Insights Care.

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Pay up, kid? An ER's error sends a 4-year-old to collections

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Mar 28, 2023

A Florida woman tried to dispute an emergency room bill, but the hospital and collection agency refused to talk to her — because it was her child's n...

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The simple intervention that may keep Black moms healthier

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Mar 28, 2023

A Boston hospital gets daily, home blood pressure checks for moms at risk for the pregnancy complication, pre-eclampsia. The effort is a response to ...

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Volunteer pilots fly patients seeking abortions to states where it's legal

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Mar 28, 2023

It can be a lifeline for patients who can't afford the time or costs of driving or flying commercially. It's an example of the unconventional tactics...

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AI: Not Ready, Not Set – Go!

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Mar 28, 2023

By KIM BELLARD I feel like I’ve written about AI a lot lately, but there’s so much happening in the field. I can’t keep up with the various leading e...

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Medicare moving to reference pricing?

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Mar 28, 2023

That is the summary takeaway I had form reviewing the 91 page CMS guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) maximum fair price (MFP) negotiation ...

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TissueGnostics GmbH: A Trendsetter for Automated Microscopy and Tissue Cytometry

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Mar 28, 2023

Understanding the biology or function of an organ requires a detailed assessment of various cells and structures in the intact tissue environment –to...

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5 Best Companies in Digital Pathology Market 2023, March2023

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Mar 28, 2023

The post 5 Best Companies in Digital Pathology Market 2023, March2023 appeared first on Insights Care.

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Allergic Asthma and Eczema have now been linked to an increased risk of Osteoarthritis

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Mar 28, 2023

According to research published online in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, people who suffer from atopic (allergic) diseases like asthma or eczema m...

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Unpacking ChatGPT’s early uses in healthcare

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Mar 28, 2023

Most experts agree the first wave of adoption of generative AI will take place in areas of administrative redundancies.

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Apple Watch, ML Can Predict Pain in Sickle Cell Disease Patients

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Mar 27, 2023

In a paper published… read more

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Getting Into Your Skin with Torricelumn\u2122: The Story of Elizabeth Grant Skin Care

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Mar 27, 2023

It’s true to say that not all great companies last in the business, and even more true when talking about the beauty industry. It is almost unheard o...

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5 Tricks to Lose Weight Easily – Without Exercise or Stress

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Mar 27, 2023

By Oluwasola Samuel There are numerous weight-loss tips available on the internet, some of which have not been clinically validated. We will discuss ...

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10 Most Impactful Healthcare CFO’s to Watch 2023, March2023

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Mar 27, 2023

The post 10 Most Impactful Healthcare CFO’s to Watch 2023, March2023 appeared first on Insights Care.

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CVS to close $8B Signify Health acquisition this week

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Mar 27, 2023

CVS Health plans to operate Signify Health as a "payor-agnostic" home health provider and offer its services to other insurance companies.

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HIV Can Persist for Years in Myeloid Cells of People on Antiretroviral Therapy

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Mar 27, 2023

A subset of white blood cells, known as myeloid cells, can harbor HIV in people who have been virally suppressed for years on antiretroviral therapy, ...

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5 Things You Need To Let Go of To Achieve Your Full Potential as a Man

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Mar 27, 2023

Some of the things that are holding us back the most are the things we're holding onto the the tightest. The post 5 Things You Need To Let Go of To A...

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Tennessee transgender bill threatens to upend Medicaid contracts

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Mar 27, 2023

The leaders of the Tennessee Legislature aim to ban Medicaid contracts with health insurance companies that cover gender-affirming care, not just in ...

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Candida Auris is a deadly fungus rapidly spreading in New York

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Mar 27, 2023

As it rapidly spreads across the United States, Candida Auris poses a severe threat to global health as a deadly fungal infection resistant to antibi...

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Opinion: Violence against healthcare workers must end

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Mar 25, 2023

Ending the epidemic of violence against caregivers requires a zero-tolerance approach, and it starts with leadership, Drs. Bruce Meyer and Tom Campbe...

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California wants Medicaid to cover 6 months of rent

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Mar 25, 2023

States can't use Medicaid to pay directly for rent, but Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking the Biden administration to authorize a program called "transiti...

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President Biden: Home Health Care ‘Extends Lives’ And Is ‘Less Expensive’

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Mar 25, 2023

Home-based care is arguably getting more attention from the U.S. president now than it ever has before. So much so, in fact, that home health provide...

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Prostate cancer in transgender women

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Mar 25, 2023

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Why eat lower on the seafood chain?

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Mar 25, 2023

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Can long COVID affect the gut?

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Mar 25, 2023

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Safe, joyful movement for people of all weights

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Mar 25, 2023

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Medicaid Data Show Wide Differences in Mental Health Care in the United States

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Mar 24, 2023

A new NIMH-supported study revealed differences in rates of mental health care among Medicaid enrollees based on where they live in the United States.

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A South American mosquito species has been discovered in Florida

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Mar 24, 2023

A new species of mosquito from South America has been discovered in Florida. This new species of mosquito could cause problems. According to NPR, the...

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In Win For Home-Based Care Providers, Health Care Workforce Bill Passes

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Mar 23, 2023

A bill that passed Wednesday on the state level is being touted as a potential blueprint to mitigating home-based care workforce shortages nationwide...

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PurposeCare Emerges As Budding, Regional Home-Based Care Provider After Latest Acquisition

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Mar 23, 2023

PurposeCare – a relatively new and quickly growing home-based care provider – has acquired the St. Joseph Michigan-based Home Sweet Home In-Home Care...

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Why Value-Based Care Is Forcing Home Health Providers To Train Differently

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Mar 23, 2023

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Under the Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model, more reimbursement has to be earned. With...

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Scientists sequence Beethoven's genome for clues into his painful past

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Mar 23, 2023

Scientists have sequenced the genome of Ludwig van Beethoven from two-century-old locks of hair, and found clues about the ailments that plagued him ...

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American Parenting vs German Parenting: 5 Surprising Things I Learned as an Expat

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Mar 23, 2023

After nearly four years as an American expat parent in Germany, here are my takeaways. The post American Parenting vs German Parenting: 5 Surprising ...

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FL Health System Leverages AI to Streamline Utilization Management

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Mar 23, 2023

Florida-based Halifax… read more

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THCB Gang Episode 121, Thursday March 23

by Latinos Media

Mar 23, 2023

Joining Matthew Holt (@boltyboy) on #THCBGang on Thursday March 16 at 1PM PT 4PM ET are futurist Ian Morrison (@seccurve); writer Kim Bellard (@kimbb...

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Elia Stupka, Angelini Ventures

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Mar 23, 2023

I’ve been friends with Roberto Ascione for many years. Roberto is a keen Napoli fan who on the side runs the Healthware Group and also the Frontiers ...

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New NIH Study Reveals Shared Genetic Markers Underlying Substance Use Disorders

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Mar 22, 2023

Analyzing genomic data from more than 1 million people, researchers have identified genes that are commonly inherited across substance use disorders, ...

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FDA gives 2nd safety nod to cultivated meat, produced without slaughtering animals

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Mar 22, 2023

GOOD Meat, which grows chicken and other meat from animal cells in a production facility, is the second company to cross this hurdle. The move brings...

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Meet the 'glass-half-full girl' whose brain rewired after losing a hemisphere

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Mar 22, 2023

Mora Leeb was 9 months old when surgeons removed half her brain. Now 15, she plays soccer and tells jokes. Scientists say Mora is an extreme example ...

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Giving Home Health Care Secures $300M Credit Facility To Accelerate Growth

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Mar 22, 2023

Giving Home Health Care has secured a $300 million credit facility led by Brightwood Capital Advisors. With that backing, GHCC plans to grow its pati...

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Interview with Ogi Kavazovic, CEO of House Rx

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Mar 22, 2023

Ogi Kavazovic, CEO of House Rx joined Matthew Holt to explain how his company is trying to ungum the specialty pharmacy market. Its a huge market wit...

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Michigan primary care doctors want more funding to help rural staffing shortages

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Mar 22, 2023

The Michigan Academy of Family Physicians is asking the state for more financial support for medical students doing their residency in an underserved...

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The At-Home Primary Care Provider MD at Home Is Ready To Take Its Model Nationwide

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Mar 21, 2023

While many providers in the larger home-based care space have struggled with collecting data, MD at Home considers data utilization one of the pillar...

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The At-Home Primary Care Provider MD at Home Is Ready To Take Its Model Nationwide

by Latinos Media

Mar 21, 2023

While many providers in the larger home-based care space have struggled with collecting data, MD at Home considers data utilization one of the pillar...

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How Elara Caring And VHS Health Are Keeping Staff Safe In The Home

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Mar 21, 2023

Health care professionals working in acute settings are often in the line of fire when it comes to workplace violence. That is well documented. Yet, ...

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The Power of Easy: The Secret to Disrupting Competitors and Winning Market Share

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Mar 21, 2023

Humans have an evolutionary instinct to be lazy. We will always choose the path of least resistance. Take the remote control, for example. Years ago,...

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Case Report Demonstrates Potential Utility of AI in AFib Detection

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Mar 21, 2023

In a recent case report… read more

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Health systems bet on employee mental health initiatives

by Latinos Media

Mar 21, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted mental health struggles among healthcare workers. Health systems such as Oschner Health and CommonSpirit are sustai...

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Medicaid renewals are starting. Those who don't reenroll could get kicked off

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Mar 21, 2023

With a pandemic-era rule expiring this month, people on Medicaid will have to re-qualify to keep their coverage. Language barriers, housing instabili...

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Kentucky governor signs bill to bolster rural hospitals

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Mar 21, 2023

Without the legislation, some Kentucky hospitals would have been forced to start cutting costs, the bill's supporters said.

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Home-Based Care Stakeholders See Public-Private Partnerships As Way To Address Workforce Shortage

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Mar 21, 2023

Following the U.S. Senate’s request for information (RFI) regarding solutions to the national health care workforce crisis, the Partnership for Quali...

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Medicaid Redetermination And What It Means For Home-Based Care

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Mar 21, 2023

In less than two weeks, there may be far fewer eligible Medicaid beneficiaries. Medicaid membership ballooned during the pandemic. Millions of people...

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From the editor: Three years after the lockdown, where are we headed?

by Latinos Media

Mar 21, 2023

Marking the three-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic seems like a good time for reflection.

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Should we trust staggered difference-in-differences estimates?

by Latinos Media

Mar 21, 2023

That is the question posed in paper by Baker, Larcker and Wang (2022). I summarize their key arguments below. The validity of……approach rests on the ...

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Model Predicts Neurodevelopmental Outcomes, Death in Preterm Infants

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Mar 20, 2023

A study published earlier… read more

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Medicare Advantage marketing was different in 2023. That's no accident.

by Latinos Media

Mar 20, 2023

Medicare Advantage enrollment grew 7% between February 2022 and February 2023, the slowest rate in at least five years. Here's who won and lost the r...

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22 Simple Lifestyle Changes to Get Healthier

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Mar 20, 2023

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential for well-being. Making simple changes in your daily routine can lead to a healthier lifestyle. Exercise ...

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Clinics on wheels bring doctors and dentists to health care deserts

by Latinos Media

Mar 18, 2023

Health care vans that provided COVID testing and vaccines in the pandemic are now providing a range of health services in hard-to-reach communities. ...

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Partnership to Support National Gastroenterology-Focused Clinical Registry

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Mar 18, 2023

The GI Quality Improvement… read more

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As demand for travel nurses drops, states debate payment caps

by Latinos Media

Mar 18, 2023

Pay for travel nurses rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some hospitals have accused staffing agencies of price gouging. They're asking states to...

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BrightStar Care Hires New Marketing Chief; Addus, Pennant Make Changes To Their Boards

by Latinos Media

Mar 18, 2023

BrightStar Care names new chief marketing officer BrightStar Care has promoted Teresa Celmer to chief marketing officer. Prior to her appointment, sh...

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PDGM’s Impact On Home Health Therapy Utilization Is Still Unclear

by Latinos Media

Mar 17, 2023

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Heading into 2020 — the first year of the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) — many believed there...

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Hospitals sue HHS to recoup adjusted DSH payments

by Latinos Media

Mar 17, 2023

Regulators are unjustly withholding tens of millions of dollars in adjusted Medicare disproportionate share hospital payments, more than 40 hospitals...

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Facebook Live: Bipolar Disorder in Adults

by Latinos Media

Mar 17, 2023

In recognition of World Bipolar Day, NIMH is conducting a Facebook Live on bipolar disorder in adults.

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CDC says Cases of yet another tick-borne disease are rising in the Northeast

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Mar 17, 2023

Babesiosis is a tick-borne disease that can be fatal in a small number of cases. According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent...

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How to Lose Pregnancy Weight Gained

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Mar 16, 2023

It is normal for pregnant women to gain weight. Experts The post How to Lose Pregnancy Weight Gained appeared first on Natural Way of Excellent Healt...

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5 Common Habits That Kill Your Drive, Motivation, And Energy

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Mar 16, 2023

What you "don’t" can matter more than what you do. The post 5 Common Habits That Kill Your Drive, Motivation, And Energy appeared first on Primer.

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Health systems struggle to fill beds amid care delivery shifts

by Latinos Media

Mar 16, 2023

A slew of nonprofit and for-profit health systems reported fewer admissions in 2022, a factor that often coincided with big financial losses.

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Two Patients With More Than One Diagnosis

by Latinos Media

Mar 16, 2023

BY HANS DUVEFELT I have written many times about how I have made a better diagnosis than the doctor who saw my patient in the emergency room. That do...

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This safety-net hospital doctor treats mostly uninsured and undocumented patients

by Latinos Media

Mar 15, 2023

Many of Ricardo Nuila's patients at Houston's Ben Taub Hospital are dealing with serious illnesses as a result of not being able to access basic prev...

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Top 10 Emerging Neurotech Companies Changing the Future in 2023, March2023

by Latinos Media

Mar 15, 2023

The post Top 10 Emerging Neurotech Companies Changing the Future in 2023, March2023 appeared first on Insights Care.

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Nonprofit hospitals receive $28 billion in tax exemptions: KFF

by Latinos Media

Mar 15, 2023

The Kaiser Family Foundation study also noted that systems provide just $16 billion in charity care.

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Helping children make friends: What parents can do

by Latinos Media

Mar 15, 2023

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Goldman Sachs fund manager describes Outcome Health investment

by Latinos Media

Mar 14, 2023

The fund manager knew there would be trouble after he read a Wall Street Journal story that accused the startup of overbilling and misleading drug co...

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Connecticut-based Covenant Health terminates merger with Day Kimball

by Latinos Media

Mar 14, 2023

The decision comes weeks before the state's Office of Health Strategy was scheduled to hold a public hearing on the planned merger.

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Diaper Bags: Adding a Personal Touch to Your Parenting

by Latinos Media

Mar 14, 2023

Your lifestyle completely transforms when you welcome a baby into your life. You must head out with a bunch of baby products and supplies; when we sa...

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Pediatric mortality rates rising

by Latinos Media

Mar 14, 2023

Some troubling statistics published recently by Woolf et al. (2023) using CDC WONDER data: Between 2019 and 2020, the all-cause mortality rate for ag...

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Amedisys Names Former Walgreens, Tivity Health Executive As New CEO

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Mar 14, 2023

Amedisys Inc. (Nasdaq: AMED) has its new CEO. After a four-month-long search, the company’s board has named Richard Ashworth to the role. He will als...

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A big data COVID train wreck

by Latinos Media

Mar 13, 2023

BY ANISH KOKA If there was any doubt the academic research enterprise is completely broken, we have an absolute train wreck of a study in one of the ...

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Breaking Down Barriers to HIV Medication Access

by Latinos Media

Mar 13, 2023

Researchers investigated whether home delivery of ART for a modest fee could help improve ART access and use, finding it resulted in increased viral s...

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Practicing at the Top of Your License is Not an Option for Primary Care Physicians

by Latinos Media

Mar 12, 2023

BY HANS DUVEFELT You don’t really need a medical degree to know how to follow an immunization schedule, to recommend a colonoscopy, or order a screen...

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Changing our clocks is a health hazard. Just ask a sleep doctor

by Latinos Media

Mar 11, 2023

A bipartisan group of senators wants to make daylight saving time permanent. But sleep experts say standard time is better, because it saves morning ...

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Digital health could get a reset following Silicon Valley Bank failure

by Latinos Media

Mar 11, 2023

Roughly $80 billion in healthcare deposits and investments are in question following California's shutdown of Silicon Valley Bank.

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Why Walgreens' decision to restrict abortion pill could affect its growth strategy

by Latinos Media

Mar 10, 2023

Walgreens finds itself in a somewhat unique position regarding decisions about the dispensing of mifepristone because of its strategic push into valu...

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The FDA will mandate breast density information to be included in mammogram reports

by Latinos Media

Mar 10, 2023

Under new FDA regulations, mammogram amenities would be bound to inform patients about the intensity of their breasts. Women with dense breast tissue...

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Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Expand Home-Based Care Coverage Under Medicaid

by Latinos Media

Mar 10, 2023

A number of lawmakers – including Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) – introduced a bill Thursday that would expand coverage of...

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Ecology Rescued the AMA and Medical Professionalism Beginning in 1870. Will technology and science rescue the profession once again?

by Latinos Media

Mar 06, 2023

BY MIKE MAGEE Medicine does not exist in a vacuum. The trusting relationships that underpin it function within an ever-changing environment of shifti...

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Shortage of asthma drug albuterol worsens amid factory closures

by Latinos Media

Mar 06, 2023

(NewsNation) — A common asthma drug is in short supply after one of the last major manufacturers shut down operations. Albuterol is used to treat ast...

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Virtual or In Person: Which Kind of Doctor’s Visit Is Better, And When It Matters

by Latinos Media

Mar 06, 2023

When the covid-19 pandemic swept the country in early 2020 and emptied doctors’ offices nationwide, telemedicine was suddenly thrust into the spotlig...

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Struggling to Survive, the First Rural Hospitals Line Up for New Federal Lifeline

by Latinos Media

Mar 06, 2023

Just off the historic U.S. Route 66 in eastern New Mexico, a 10-bed hospital has for decades provided emergency care for a steady flow of people inju...

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Despite Pharma Claims, Illicit Drug Shipments to US Aren’t Full of Opioids. It’s Generic Viagra.

by Latinos Media

Mar 06, 2023

For years, the FDA has defended its efforts to intercept prescription drugs coming from abroad by mail as necessary to keep out dangerous opioids, in...

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How a career in social work prepared Mairéad McInerney for population health

by Latinos Media

Mar 06, 2023

Mairéad McInerney, corporate director of population health-wellness coordination and member experience at AmeriHealth Caritas, sought a purposeful jo...

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Tennessee children's hospital creates a home-like escape for patients, families

by Latinos Media

Mar 06, 2023

The 45,000-square-foot floor provides a music room, sacred space, sleeping nooks and classrooms with the aim of injecting normalcy into the hospital ...

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How NIH's massive research program could shape the delivery of medicine

by Latinos Media

Mar 06, 2023

The National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program collects data by performing whole-genome sequencing on a diverse cohort of participant...

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Leadership lessons from the pandemic

by Latinos Media

Mar 06, 2023

Dr. Kimberly Togliatti-Trickett of University Hospitals and ACHE's Deborah Bowen weigh in on economic and operational challenges at healthcare organi...

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What's ahead for ChatGPT's healthcare future

by Latinos Media

Mar 06, 2023

Dr. Tiffany Kung, researcher at virtual pulmonary rehab treatment center AnsibleHealth, discusses how ChatGPT could be used in the healthcare industr...

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Health impact of increasing access to physicians

by Latinos Media

Mar 06, 2023

Out recently is an interesting AEA paper by Okeke 2023, who examines a policy experiment by the Nigerian government that aimed determine whether expa...

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How health inequity maps out across America

by Latinos Media

Mar 06, 2023

The U.S. spends billions on healthcare every year, but areas that rank worst on the CDC's social vulnerability index suffer from the system's many sh...

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Access to transportation fuels disparities in rural Louisiana

by Latinos Media

Mar 06, 2023

Mamou, Louisiana—the self-proclaimed Cajun Music Capital of the World—has been federally designated as medically underserved since 1978.

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Creating access for unhoused people in the Bronx

by Latinos Media

Mar 06, 2023

The New York City borough's plight is forcing low-income residents to delay care. But when they need them, appointments with providers can be hard to...

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California nurses slam state decision to roll back COVID-19 requirements in health care settings

by Latinos Media

Mar 05, 2023

A prominent group of nurses in California slammed a state plan to rollback masking and COVID-19 vaccine requirements in health care settings starting...

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Journalists Discuss Insulin Prices, Gun Violence, Distracted Driving, and More

by Latinos Media

Mar 05, 2023

Midwest KHN correspondent Bram Sable-Smith discussed the Eli Lilly news on insulin prices on “PBS NewsHour” and insulin prices on Slate’s “What Next”...

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Why concerns are rising about drug-resistant Shigella infections

by Latinos Media

Mar 05, 2023

The health community is growing more concerned about Shigella bacteria infections that have shown a resistance to drugs. The Centers for Disease Cont...

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Can electrical brain stimulation boost attention, memory, and more?

by Latinos Media

Mar 05, 2023

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Parents don't always realize that their teen is suicidal

by Latinos Media

Mar 05, 2023

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Shift work can harm sleep and health: What helps?

by Latinos Media

Mar 05, 2023

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Energy-boosting coffee alternatives: What to know

by Latinos Media

Mar 05, 2023

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In Texas, Medicaid ends soon after childbirth. Will lawmakers allow more time?

by Latinos Media

Mar 05, 2023

In Texas, many uninsured people can access Medicaid if they get pregnant. But 2 months after giving birth, the coverage ends. Advocates say new moms ...

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Corewell Health operations finish 2022 profitable after Beaumont-Spectrum merger

by Latinos Media

Mar 04, 2023

The Michigan-based health system recorded nearly $157.8 million in net operating income on $13.8 billion in total operating revenues across all busin...

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How Home Health Providers Can Prepare For The Survey Processes

by Latinos Media

Mar 04, 2023

It’s more important than ever for home health organizations to be ready for the survey process. In order to be prepared, providers will need to be ar...

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How Immigration Adjustments Could Alter The Entire Home-Based Care Landscape

by Latinos Media

Mar 04, 2023

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership More immigration – and changes to U.S. visa stipulations – would be a major boost from home-based car...

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University of Houston AI Project Aims to Improve Lung Cancer Diagnostics

by Latinos Media

Mar 03, 2023

Researchers at the… read more

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MetroHealth CFO leaves system

by Latinos Media

Mar 03, 2023

This is the latest exit from MetroHealth's leadership since the system's board of trustees fired former president and CEO Dr. Akram Boutros.

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Walgreens won't sell abortion pill by mail in 20 states

by Latinos Media

Mar 03, 2023

The statement comes after attorneys general in 20 states warned Walgreens that it could face legal action if it sells abortion pills by mail in those...

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Health systems in 2022: 'The worst operating income' year ever?

by Latinos Media

Mar 03, 2023

The year 2022 might have been the ‘worst operating income’ year ever for health systems, one Fitch analyst said.

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Will half the world be overweight?

by Latinos Media

Mar 03, 2023

A study by the World Obesity Foundation predicts that more than half the global population will be living with overweight and obesity within 12 years...

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Best Buy CEO: Our Strategy Is To Enable Care At Home For Everyone

by Latinos Media

Mar 03, 2023

Over the next year, Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) expects to grow its Best Buy Health sales faster than its base business as it leans more heavily into its at...

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Best Heart Health Tips: How To Take Care of Your Heart Naturally like a Cardiac Specialist

by Latinos Media

Mar 03, 2023

A Healthy Heart Ensures a Healthy Brain and Improved Focus on Important Matters. ~ Chidiebere Moses Ogbodo. Your heart is an incredibly complex organ...

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Beyond Size and Revenue: What It Really Means to Be the Best Healthcare Company

by Latinos Media

Mar 03, 2023

Are you searching for the best healthcare company? Many people may think that being the largest healthcare company automatically qualifies as the bes...

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North Carolina poised to expand Medicaid

by Latinos Media

Mar 02, 2023

North Carolina's hospitals would pay the state's share of the cost to expand Medicaid coverage to an estimated 600,000 residents.

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Innovative Testing Method Near-Perfectly Identifies COVID-19

by Latinos Media

Mar 02, 2023

A new technique can diagnose COVID-19 more quickly and accurately than current techniques. The method was developed based on how the body expresses i...

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Her husband died after stay at Montana State Hospital. She wants answers.

by Latinos Media

Mar 02, 2023

Injuries, abuse, and neglect have continued at the state-run psychiatric facility that lost its federal certification due to preventable patient deat...

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I Love Explaining Medical Things

by Latinos Media

Mar 02, 2023

BY HANS DUVEFELT A lot of people don’t know much about how the body works. One of my jobs as a physician is to explain how things work in order to em...

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Bright Health must raise $300M to stay afloat, execs say

by Latinos Media

Mar 01, 2023

The insurtech Bright Health has just weeks to raise about $300 million after overdrawing a credit line, CEO Mike Mikan told investors.

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Despite Hardball Tactics With Home Health Providers, MA Plans Have High Gross Margins

by Latinos Media

Mar 01, 2023

Insurers are reporting much higher gross margins per enrollee in the Medicare Advantage (MA) market than in other health insurance markets, according...

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AdventHealth lost $839M in 2022 after gains in 2021

by Latinos Media

Mar 01, 2023

AdventHealth's operating expenses grew 11% in 2022, squeezing the health system's finances.

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Community Health Systems to exit North Carolina

by Latinos Media

Mar 01, 2023

Community Health Systems will sell Lake Norman Regional Medical Center and Davis Regional Medical Center in North Carolina to Novant Health in a deal...

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Defense attorney grills key witness in Outcome Health case

by Latinos Media

Feb 28, 2023

Rishi Shah's defense attorney took his shots at star witness Ashik Desai, who testified as part of a plea deal with prosecutors.

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AI Partnership to Advance Brain Tumor Research, Treatment

by Latinos Media

Feb 28, 2023

Hackensack Meridian Health… read more

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ChatGPT AI-Generated Content Dangerous for Healthcare?

by Latinos Media

Feb 28, 2023

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot that can have human-like conversations, translate, and provide users with information. It can also wri...

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Partnerships Within The Larger Home-Based Care Space Are Becoming More Common

by Latinos Media

Feb 28, 2023

Home-based care leaders are constantly looking to other industries to find inspiration. Take the airline industry, for example. Despite some of its w...

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Universal Health Services' quarterly profit drops 27%

by Latinos Media

Feb 27, 2023

The company said its behavioral healthcare facilities in particular have been unable to fill job openings and forced to limit patient volumes.

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Idaho dropped thousands from Medicaid early in the pandemic. Which state's next?

by Latinos Media

Feb 27, 2023

The federal agency that oversees Medicaid suggested Idaho wasn't trying hard enough to reach beneficiaries before letting their coverage lapse. Consu...

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota expands rural care through tech

by Latinos Media

Feb 27, 2023

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage members in 24 counties outside of the Twin Cities metropolitan area will have access to Homeward's tech and in-home ser...

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