Wednesday, August 31, 2022

One Factor Is Key to Healthy Eating for Kids With Down Syndrome - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

One Factor Is Key to Healthy Eating for Kids With Down Syndrome - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

'Healthier' Option? Fit Teens Are More Likely to Vape - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

'Healthier' Option? Fit Teens Are More Likely to Vape - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

No Surprises Act arbitrations leading to confusion | Modern Healthcare

No Surprises Act arbitrations leading to confusion | Modern Healthcare

Telehealth health care use growing, diversifying

Telehealth health care use growing, diversifying

Med Schools Are Struggling to Overcome Racism in Health Care | Time

Med Schools Are Struggling to Overcome Racism in Health Care | Time

Monday, August 29, 2022

Child ER Visits for Swallowed Button Batteries Doubled in a Decade - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Child ER Visits for Swallowed Button Batteries Doubled in a Decade - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

ADHD Drug Adderall in Short Supply - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

ADHD Drug Adderall in Short Supply - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

What's next for Amazon's healthcare strategy?

What's next for Amazon's healthcare strategy?

Cigna to enter ACA exchanges in 3 more states for 2023

Cigna to enter ACA exchanges in 3 more states for 2023

ACA navigators to receive record-high funding | Modern Healthcare

ACA navigators to receive record-high funding | Modern Healthcare

Friday, August 26, 2022

How Schools Are Using Tutoring to Fix Pandemic Learning Loss | Time

How Schools Are Using Tutoring to Fix Pandemic Learning Loss | Time

Smoking Can Really Weaken the Heart - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Smoking Can Really Weaken the Heart - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

U.S. Government Extends Baby Formula Waivers, Rebates for WIC Families - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

U.S. Government Extends Baby Formula Waivers, Rebates for WIC Families - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

84 People Now Sickened in E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Wendy's Restaurant Lettuce - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

84 People Now Sickened in E. Coli Outbreak Tied to Wendy's Restaurant Lettuce - Consumer Health News | HealthDay: FRIDAY, Aug 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) - - A total of 84 people across four states have now been made ill by E. coli, in an outbreak possibly tied to contaminated lettuce used in sandwiches sold at Wendy's restaurants. "Since the last update on August 19, 2022, 47 more illnesses have been reported to...

Centene Washington state Medicaid fraud case settled | Modern Healthcare

Centene Washington state Medicaid fraud case settled | Modern Healthcare

CMS new quality measure requirements worry some health systems | Modern Healthcare

CMS new quality measure requirements worry some health systems | Modern Healthcare: The agency has unveiled changes and updates to its inpatient prospective payment system rule for next year, adding another layer to health systems’ quality and safety efforts.

COVID in kids under 5: Vaccination rates low as hospitalizations rise

COVID in kids under 5: Vaccination rates low as hospitalizations rise

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Helmets Protect Young Lacrosse Players, Study Finds - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Helmets Protect Young Lacrosse Players, Study Finds - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

HHS: 15M people could drop off Medicaid after emergency ends

HHS: 15M people could drop off Medicaid after emergency ends

Study: Pfizer COVID pill showed no benefit in younger adults | AP News

Study: Pfizer COVID pill showed no benefit in younger adults | AP News

Amazon to shut down telehealth venture Amazon Care by end of year - STAT

Amazon to shut down telehealth venture Amazon Care by end of year - STAT

UPDATE: Georgia children diagnosed with monkeypox, according to health officials

UPDATE: Georgia children diagnosed with monkeypox, according to health officials

Rare case of polio highlights importance of vaccination

Rare case of polio highlights importance of vaccination: Georgia health experts say that a new case of polio detected in New York should be a wake-up call, and worry that relaxed attitudes towards routine ch

Rare case of polio highlights importance of vaccination

Rare case of polio highlights importance of vaccination

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

CMS proposes mandatory Medicaid, CHIP quality reporting | Modern Healthcare

CMS proposes mandatory Medicaid, CHIP quality reporting | Modern Healthcare

Providers score wins in new surprise billing rule, experts say

Providers score wins in new surprise billing rule, experts say

Marijuana, hallucinogen use at an all-time high among young adults, study shows : NPR

Marijuana, hallucinogen use at an all-time high among young adults, study shows : NPR

Pfizer's COVID vaccine 73.2% effective in kids under 5, new data shows | Reuters

Pfizer's COVID vaccine 73.2% effective in kids under 5, new data shows | Reuters

FDA plans to authorize Covid omicron boosters around Labor Day

FDA plans to authorize Covid omicron boosters around Labor Day

Sandra Deal, wife of former Gov. Nathan Deal, dies at 80

Sandra Deal, wife of former Gov. Nathan Deal, dies at 80

Friday, August 19, 2022

FDA Issues Warning to Maker of Illegal Nicotine Gummies - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

FDA Issues Warning to Maker of Illegal Nicotine Gummies - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Children's hospitals face harrassment over gender-affirming care

Children's hospitals face harrassment over gender-affirming care

For Kids With Kidney Disease, Pediatric Expertise Is Key — But Not Always Close By | Kaiser Health News

For Kids With Kidney Disease, Pediatric Expertise Is Key — But Not Always Close By | Kaiser Health News

CMS proposes mandatory Medicaid, CHIP quality reporting | Modern Healthcare

CMS proposes mandatory Medicaid, CHIP quality reporting | Modern Healthcare

What the Inflation Reduction Act means for PBMs | Modern Healthcare

What the Inflation Reduction Act means for PBMs | Modern Healthcare

Thursday, August 18, 2022

1 in 4 Kids Hospitalized with COVID Have Health Problems Months Later, Study Finds - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

1 in 4 Kids Hospitalized with COVID Have Health Problems Months Later, Study Finds - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Polio Is Worrying Parents. Doctors Say Vaccination Is the Answer. - The New York Times

Polio Is Worrying Parents. Doctors Say Vaccination Is the Answer. - The New York Times

Public Health Agencies Adapt Covid Lessons to Curb Overdoses, STDs, and Gun Violence | Kaiser Health News

Public Health Agencies Adapt Covid Lessons to Curb Overdoses, STDs, and Gun Violence | Kaiser Health News

Baby formula supplies improving, say U.S. retailers Walmart and Target | Reuters

Baby formula supplies improving, say U.S. retailers Walmart and Target | Reuters

COVID public health emergency appears to be headed for extension

COVID public health emergency appears to be headed for extension

CDC director announces organization shake-up aimed at speed | Modern Healthcare

CDC director announces organization shake-up aimed at speed | Modern Healthcare

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Pandemic Showed Teachers' Key Role in Spotting Child Abuse - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Pandemic Showed Teachers' Key Role in Spotting Child Abuse - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Kids Getting Spinal Surgeries May Cut Back on Opioids - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Kids Getting Spinal Surgeries May Cut Back on Opioids - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Kids Getting Spinal Surgeries May Cut Back on Opioids - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Kids Getting Spinal Surgeries May Cut Back on Opioids - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Schumer: Senate will vote again on $35 insulin cap after GOP blocked it | The Hill

Schumer: Senate will vote again on $35 insulin cap after GOP blocked it | The Hill

Biden signs chips and science bill into law | The Hill

Biden signs chips and science bill into law | The Hill

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

HHS makes $3.3 million investment to make rural health care easier to get in Georgia – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

HHS makes $3.3 million investment to make rural health care easier to get in Georgia – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

HHS investing $60M to improve rural healthcare

HHS investing $60M to improve rural healthcare

HCA, J&J strike wide-ranging partnership | Modern Healthcare

HCA, J&J strike wide-ranging partnership | Modern Healthcare

Insurers to crack down on unscheduled procedures | Modern Healthcare

Insurers to crack down on unscheduled procedures | Modern Healthcare

Blue Cross $2.67B antitrust settlement approved by judge | Modern Healthcare

Blue Cross $2.67B antitrust settlement approved by judge | Modern Healthcare

Biden administration officially suspends Kemp’s plan to block ACA site

Biden administration officially suspends Kemp’s plan to block ACA site

Monday, August 8, 2022

Turning Away From Vaping, Nicotine-Addicted Teens Choose Candy, Gums - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Turning Away From Vaping, Nicotine-Addicted Teens Choose Candy, Gums - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Global Warming Will Mean More Unfit, Unhealthy Kids Worldwide: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Global Warming Will Mean More Unfit, Unhealthy Kids Worldwide: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Most Parents Not Eager to Vaccinate Young Children Against COVID-19 - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Most Parents Not Eager to Vaccinate Young Children Against COVID-19 - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

CVS eyes big M&A move in primary care this year

CVS eyes big M&A move in primary care this year

Industry Voices—Cracking the code on drug cost savings

Industry Voices—Cracking the code on drug cost savings

Senate Dems pass long-awaited climate, tax and health care bill - POLITICO

Senate Dems pass long-awaited climate, tax and health care bill - POLITICO

What Happens When Kids Learn That Racism Can't Be Overcome | Time

What Happens When Kids Learn That Racism Can't Be Overcome | Time

Friday, August 5, 2022

Post-COVID-19 Symptoms, Conditions ID'd in U.S. Children - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Post-COVID-19 Symptoms, Conditions ID'd in U.S. Children - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Amwell scores big win with CVS for virtual primary care

Amwell scores big win with CVS for virtual primary care

Skin Cancer Is a Risk No Matter the Skin Tone. But It May Be Overlooked in People With Dark Skin. | Kaiser Health News

Skin Cancer Is a Risk No Matter the Skin Tone. But It May Be Overlooked in People With Dark Skin. | Kaiser Health News

Cigna quarterly report highlighted by low medical spending | Modern Healthcare

Cigna quarterly report highlighted by low medical spending | Modern Healthcare

Back to school: Georgia among worst for children’s COVID-19 vaccines

Back to school: Georgia among worst for children’s COVID-19 vaccines

Kids Less Active Due to Climate-Related Fallout: Study | Time

Kids Less Active Due to Climate-Related Fallout: Study | Time

Thursday, August 4, 2022

'Social Contagion' Isn't Causing Adolescents to Become Trans, Study Finds - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

'Social Contagion' Isn't Causing Adolescents to Become Trans, Study Finds - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

CDC Set to Ease COVID Guidance, Including for Schools - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

CDC Set to Ease COVID Guidance, Including for Schools - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

‘Children Are Not Little Adults’ and Need Special Protection During Heat Waves | Kaiser Health News

‘Children Are Not Little Adults’ and Need Special Protection During Heat Waves | Kaiser Health News

No Surprises Act influencing insurers' rate-setting plans | Modern Healthcare

No Surprises Act influencing insurers' rate-setting plans | Modern Healthcare

Long COVID study looks at why some can’t shake dizziness, fatigue and more

Long COVID study looks at why some can’t shake dizziness, fatigue and more

Monday, August 1, 2022

Former Hims & Hers exec launches pediatric startup Summer Health

Former Hims & Hers exec launches pediatric startup Summer Health

D.C. Schools covid vaccine mandate rare among national school systems - The Washington Post

D.C. Schools covid vaccine mandate rare among national school systems - The Washington Post

Citing a Mental Health Crisis Among Young People, California Lawmakers Target Social Media | Kaiser Health News

Citing a Mental Health Crisis Among Young People, California Lawmakers Target Social Media | Kaiser Health News

To Retain Nurses and Other Staffers, Hospitals Are Opening Child Care Centers | Kaiser Health News

To Retain Nurses and Other Staffers, Hospitals Are Opening Child Care Centers | Kaiser Health News

Clayton County school board requiring face masks at Monday meeting

Clayton County school board requiring face masks at Monday meeting