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Docs Demand Trump's Medical Records; Anesthesiologist's Sex Crimes; Daily Loneliness

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Hospitals Unhappy With New Requirement to Report Bed Capacity and COVID Count

One group calls it "needlessly heavy-handed"

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Democratic Ob/Gyn Running for Open House Seat in Minnesota

Reproductive rights, cost of healthcare, and mental health central to Kelly Morrison's campaign

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A Look at Kamala Harris' Medical History

Veep in "excellent health," doctor says, with history that includes seasonal allergies, urticaria

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Election Got You Stressed and Anxious?

Here's how to maintain your composure when patients have differing views

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Poppy Seed Brew Triggers Morphine Overdose, Drawing Attention of Lawmakers

During harvesting and processing, the seeds can become coated with the opium

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Payments to Medicare Plan Brokers Need Reform, MedPAC Says

No preferential treatment should be given for enrolling people in Medicare Advantage, they argue

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MedPAC Commissioners Pan Some Medicare Advantage Plans' 'Extra Benefits'

Services cost Medicare an extra $83B in 2024; are debit cards and groceries really healthcare?

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Officials Scramble to Protect IV Supplies in Wake of Hurricane Disruption

American Hospital Association called on Biden administration to take more steps to ease shortage

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To Improve Indigenous Health, Expand Community Health Aide Programs

Ensuring care access for remote communities is essential

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CMS Unveils Sample $2 Generic Drug List for Medicare Part D Enrollees

But experts are skeptical the list would have much impact

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'Make America Healthy Again' Crusade; Psychiatrist's Misconduct; Extreme Alpha-Gal

This past week in healthcare investigations

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The Project 2025 Promise: Worse Health and Climate Chaos

The outcome of the November election will have an impact for decades to come

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Supreme Court Declines Biden's Appeal in Texas Emergency Abortion Case

Decision is another setback for opponents of Texas' abortion ban

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White House Mandates 10-Year Deadline for Replacing Lead Pipes

Clean water is "matter of basic human rights," EPA head says

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Just What the Doctor Ordered: Civic Engagement Can Improve Community Health

The upcoming election is an important reminder of the value of voting

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Harris Correct That Trump Fell Short on Promise to Negotiate Medicare Drug Prices

KFF Health News and PolitiFact evaluate claims

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Doctors Cut Back on Seeing Medicare Patients as Another Pay Cut Looms

Those still seeing Medicare patients struggle to stay in private practice

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Surprise! The Copay for PrEP Just Disappeared

Medicare's decision to cover all PrEP drugs under Part B has unexpected benefit for enrollees

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Judge Rules Against Stem Cell Clinic

Two federal court decisions now hold that fat-derived stem cell treatment is a drug

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'Late Abortion' Doc; Missed Warnings in Listeria Outbreak; $3.5B for Healthcare CEOs

This past week in healthcare investigations

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VP Debate: Abortion, Gun Violence, Obamacare Make Appearances

Americans "just don't trust" Republicans on the abortion issue, JD Vance says

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Trump Vows to Veto Abortion Ban; Breast Cancer Climbs; Diagnostic Errors for 1 in 14

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Elevating Family Medicine Is Key for New AAFP President

Jen Brull, MD, outlines her priorities for the coming year

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VP Nominee Medical Records Breached; Queen Elizabeth's Cancer; Galaxy Gas Whippets

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A Woman Was Accused of Murder After Losing Her Pregnancy. Now She Tells Her Story.

Amari Marsh speaks out after being arrested following a miscarriage

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Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage Plan Premiums to Stay Stable in 2025, CMS Says

"People will continue to have ample, affordable choices"

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Decades After D-Day, Family of Black WWII Combat Medic Receives His Medal of Heroism

Waverly B. Woodson Jr. treated wounded troops while under heavy German fire

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Experts Call for Targeted Policies to Address Opioid Epidemic

Focus should be on communities of color, the incarcerated, Gen Z

Nonprofit Hospitals Took in Over $37 Billion in Tax Benefits in 2021

Researcher offers a way for local communities to assess the benefit hospitals provide in return

NIH Neuroscience Leader Committed Research Misconduct, Agency Says

Longtime NIA researcher investigated synaptic damage in neurodegenerative disorders

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How to Help Patients Save on Drug Costs

Even in the face of slow to no policy change, we can still increase access

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U.S. Health Authorities Need to Play Larger Role in Cannabis Policy, Report Says

A federal advisory panel is calling for a new public health approach

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988 Calls Will Now Be Routed by Location Instead of Area Code

Change is a "significant leap forward" for the service, says HHS secretary

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GOP Doctor Vying for House Seat in Kansas

Air Force, Harvard Business School, clinical practice all part of Prasanth Reddy's resume

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Med Student Eats 720 Eggs; More Deli Meat Deaths; Hospital CEO in Criminal Contempt

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More Women Charged With Pregnancy-Related Crimes Since Roe's End, Study Finds

Most of the cases include charges of child abuse, neglect, or endangerment

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IG Live September 27: Court Adjourned, Healthcare Overturned

Decoding recent SCOTUS decisions and their potential impact on healthcare

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Anti-Pharma Bus Tour; Rapamycin for Longevity? Hospital Forgives Debt After Pressure

This past week in healthcare investigations

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'Stop Ripping Us Off': Senate Goes After Ozempic-Maker Over Pricing

Novo Nordisk needs to cut prices, says Sen. Bernie Sanders

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