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Chicken Broth Recall; Medicaid at Risk; Princess Kate Thanks Medical Staff

Health news and commentary gathered by 鶹ý staff

Jan 14, 2025
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Hospital Indicted for Fraud; HHS Advice for RFK Jr.; Matt Damon Joins Debt Effort

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Jan 09, 2025
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Nurse Arrested in NICU Investigation; Oldest Woman Dies; What Medicaid Cuts May Mean

Health news and commentary gathered by 鶹ý staff

Jan 06, 2025
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Opinion
Keep Quality Measures Out of the Exam Room

Patients need space to raise real issues or concerns

Jan 04, 2025
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Opinion
CMS Moved to Expand Obesity Drug Coverage. Private Insurers Need to Step Up.

GLP-1 drugs remain out of reach for too many Americans

Dec 28, 2024
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Health Spending Up 7.5% in 2023, CMS Says

Spending reached $4.9 trillion, with spending on physician and clinical services up 7.4%

Dec 18, 2024
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SCOTUS to Weigh State Moves to Cut Off Medicaid Funding to Planned Parenthood

South Carolina governor says that any public money "results in the subsidy of abortion"

Dec 18, 2024
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UnitedHealth Strategically Limits Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism

Leaked documents show that the insurer is aggressive in its targeting

Dec 16, 2024
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One in Six Adults With Asthma Didn't Adhere to Meds Due to Cost

They also had higher odds of having asthma attacks and emergency room visits

Dec 09, 2024
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Nine States Poised to End Coverage for Millions if Trump Cuts Medicaid Funding

Trigger laws would immediately end coverage for over 3 million people

Dec 08, 2024
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Opinion
Hospitalization Should Not Mean Financial Ruin for Medicare Beneficiaries

Updated policies can help older adults cover the costs of care

Dec 08, 2024
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Makers of Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy to Participate in Payment Model, CMS Says

Outcomes-based model designed to improve access to pricey treatments

Dec 04, 2024
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TV's Dr. Oz Invested in Businesses Regulated by Agency Trump Wants Him to Lead

Shares included a stake in UnitedHealth Group worth as much as $600,000

Nov 29, 2024
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