Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Study: 2% of toddlers in WIC program have severe obesity | AAP News | American Academy of Pediatrics

Study: 2% of toddlers in WIC program have severe obesity | AAP News | American Academy of Pediatrics

Study: Most guns in unintentional child deaths were loaded, unlocked | AAP News | American Academy of Pediatrics

Study: Most guns in unintentional child deaths were loaded, unlocked | AAP News | American Academy of Pediatrics

Sanofi to release 230,000 additional doses of RSV immunization nirsevimab | AAP News | American Academy of Pediatrics

Sanofi to release 230,000 additional doses of RSV immunization nirsevimab | AAP News | American Academy of Pediatrics

The Built Environment and Pediatric Health | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics

The Built Environment and Pediatric Health | Pediatrics | American Academy of Pediatrics

Childhood Trauma Could Raise Odds for Adult Physical Pain

Childhood Trauma Could Raise Odds for Adult Physical Pain

COVID levels reach highs ahead of holiday travel season

COVID levels reach highs ahead of holiday travel season

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

What to Know About the JN.1 Variant of SARS-CoV-2 | Time

What to Know About the JN.1 Variant of SARS-CoV-2 | Time

Most doctors have not yet tried AI scribe tools. Here's why

Most doctors have not yet tried AI scribe tools. Here's why

FTC, DOJ, HHS's new health counsels to take on price-gouging

FTC, DOJ, HHS's new health counsels to take on price-gouging

Americans less satisfied with almost every part of the health system

Americans less satisfied with almost every part of the health system

Biden administration pleads with states after millions of kids lose Medicaid coverage - POLITICO

Biden administration pleads with states after millions of kids lose Medicaid coverage - POLITICO

Georgia ranked third worst in nation for kicking kids off Medicaid

Georgia ranked third worst in nation for kicking kids off Medicaid

Most kids losing Medicaid come from just nine states all led by Republicans

Most kids losing Medicaid come from just nine states all led by Republicans

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Texting Before Bed Is Especially Bad for Teen's Sleep: Study

Texting Before Bed Is Especially Bad for Teen's Sleep: Study

Poison centers see nearly 1,500% increase in calls related to injected weight-loss drugs as people accidentally overdose | CNN

Poison centers see nearly 1,500% increase in calls related to injected weight-loss drugs as people accidentally overdose | CNN

Rift Over When to Use N95s Puts Health Workers at Risk Again - KFF Health News

Rift Over When to Use N95s Puts Health Workers at Risk Again - KFF Health News

Physicians want AI to reduce prior authorization burdens: AMA | Modern Healthcare

Physicians want AI to reduce prior authorization burdens: AMA | Modern Healthcare

DEA warns Georgia pharmacies that selling medical marijuana is illegal

DEA warns Georgia pharmacies that selling medical marijuana is illegal

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Biden Administration Delays Decision on Menthol Cigarette Ban Amid Pushback

Biden Administration Delays Decision on Menthol Cigarette Ban Amid Pushback

Biden Wants States to Ensure Obamacare Plans Cover Enough Doctors and Hospitals - KFF Health News

Biden Wants States to Ensure Obamacare Plans Cover Enough Doctors and Hospitals - KFF Health News

Targeting costly meds, Biden admin asserts authority to seize certain drug patents - POLITICO

Targeting costly meds, Biden admin asserts authority to seize certain drug patents - POLITICO

FDA may approve CRISPR gene editing treatment for sickle cell

FDA may approve CRISPR gene editing treatment for sickle cell

Here’s How to Get Free Flu and COVID-19 Tests and Treatments | TIME

Here’s How to Get Free Flu and COVID-19 Tests and Treatments | TIME

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Surgery Helps Kids With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy, But Race Could Hinder Access

Surgery Helps Kids With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy, But Race Could Hinder Access

Opioid Crisis May Be Driving Surge in Child Suicides

Opioid Crisis May Be Driving Surge in Child Suicides

Physicians leaving private practice hurt patient care quality: PAI | Modern Healthcare

Physicians leaving private practice hurt patient care quality: PAI | Modern Healthcare

CMS Medicaid unwinding enforcement rule issued | Modern Healthcare

CMS Medicaid unwinding enforcement rule issued | Modern Healthcare

Many People of Color Worry Good Health Care Is Tied to Their Appearance - KFF Health News

Many People of Color Worry Good Health Care Is Tied to Their Appearance - KFF Health News

Health & Wellness | Who should get the latest COVID-19 vaccine?

Health & Wellness | Who should get the latest COVID-19 vaccine?

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Day Cares Aren't COVID 'Super Spreaders,' Study Finds

Day Cares Aren't COVID 'Super Spreaders,' Study Finds

Does Social Media Raise Teens' Odds for Drug Use, Risky Sex?

Does Social Media Raise Teens' Odds for Drug Use, Risky Sex?

U.S. Gun Suicides Keep Rising; Now Make Up Half of All Suicides

U.S. Gun Suicides Keep Rising; Now Make Up Half of All Suicides

CDC revamps wastewater COVID data reporting | CIDRAP

CDC revamps wastewater COVID data reporting | CIDRAP

Cigna, Humana reportedly in talks to merge

Cigna, Humana reportedly in talks to merge

Could Georgia adopt an Arkansas-style Medicaid plan?

Could Georgia adopt an Arkansas-style Medicaid plan?

Monday, November 20, 2023

Atlanta again extends redevelopment ban of former medical center site

Atlanta again extends redevelopment ban of former medical center site

Pot Use During Pregnancy Increases Risk for Premature

Pot Use During Pregnancy Increases Risk for Premature

Is Novavax, the Latecomer Covid Vaccine, Worth the Wait? - KFF Health News

Is Novavax, the Latecomer Covid Vaccine, Worth the Wait? - KFF Health News

Senate Democrats demand answers from manufacturers over RSV drug shortage | The Hill

Senate Democrats demand answers from manufacturers over RSV drug shortage | The Hill: A group of Senate Democrats are demanding answers about a shortage of a new drug that prevents respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants. In a letter led by Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) sent Friday, the lawmakers asked manufacturers AstraZeneca and Sanofi for more information about the current supply of nirsevimab, when the companies first became…

The flu is soaring in seven US states, health officials say | AP News

The flu is soaring in seven US states, health officials say | AP News

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Compensation Is Key to Fixing Primary Care Shortage - KFF Health News

Compensation Is Key to Fixing Primary Care Shortage - KFF Health News

About 36M American adults have received the updated COVID vaccine: CDC - ABC News

About 36M American adults have received the updated COVID vaccine: CDC - ABC News

Drug Prices: Cigna Follows Mark Cuban’s Lead to Simplify Pricing - Bloomberg

Drug Prices: Cigna Follows Mark Cuban’s Lead to Simplify Pricing - Bloomberg

It’s Getting Harder to Find Long-Term Residential Behavioral Health Treatment for Kids - KFF Health News

It’s Getting Harder to Find Long-Term Residential Behavioral Health Treatment for Kids - KFF Health News

Community health center funding delay sparks anxiety | Modern Healthcare

Community health center funding delay sparks anxiety | Modern Healthcare

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Most Kids With the Flu Don't Get Antiviral Tamiflu

Most Kids With the Flu Don't Get Antiviral Tamiflu

More Than 1 in 6 U.S. Adults, Teens Have Substance Use Disorder

More Than 1 in 6 U.S. Adults, Teens Have Substance Use Disorder

Underdiagnosed and Undertreated, Young Black Males With ADHD Get Left Behind - KFF Health News

Underdiagnosed and Undertreated, Young Black Males With ADHD Get Left Behind - KFF Health News

UnitedHealth used algorithms to deny care, staff say — STAT Investigation

UnitedHealth used algorithms to deny care, staff say — STAT Investigation

Nearly two dozen toddlers sickened by lead linked to tainted applesauce pouches, CDC says

Nearly two dozen toddlers sickened by lead linked to tainted applesauce pouches, CDC says

Monday, November 13, 2023

New report on state of autism care reveals barriers to diagnosis

New report on state of autism care reveals barriers to diagnosis

Babies Are Getting Salmonella After Handling Pet Food, FDA Warns

Babies Are Getting Salmonella After Handling Pet Food, FDA Warns

Major Study Confirms CT Scans' Link to Blood Cancer Risk in Kids

Major Study Confirms CT Scans' Link to Blood Cancer Risk in Kids

Why It’s So Tough to Reduce Unnecessary Medical Care - KFF Health News

Why It’s So Tough to Reduce Unnecessary Medical Care - KFF Health News

How Lawmakers in Texas and Florida Undermine Covid Vaccination Efforts - KFF Health News

How Lawmakers in Texas and Florida Undermine Covid Vaccination Efforts - KFF Health News

Physicians gather in Atlanta to march for Medicaid expansion, AMC site

Physicians gather in Atlanta to march for Medicaid expansion, AMC site

Friday, November 10, 2023

Childhood Vaccine Exemptons Hit Highest Level Yet: CDC

Childhood Vaccine Exemptons Hit Highest Level Yet: CDC

Senate panel clears PBM, hopsital reforms - STAT

Senate panel clears PBM, hopsital reforms - STAT: A prominent Senate panel on passed a new package of health policy reforms that would allow some seniors to benefit from drug discounts.

Fearing the loss of Medicaid, many search for answers and find frustration

Fearing the loss of Medicaid, many search for answers and find frustration

Gwinnett named metro county of the year for child death review work

Gwinnett named metro county of the year for child death review work

Scientists Are Debating Whether Social Media is Addictive | TIME

Scientists Are Debating Whether Social Media is Addictive | TIME

Friday, November 3, 2023

There’s a Shortage of RSV Treatments. Here’s What to Know | TIME

There’s a Shortage of RSV Treatments. Here’s What to Know | TIME

U.S. Teens Are Driving Drowsy at High Rates

U.S. Teens Are Driving Drowsy at High Rates

States Reconsider Religious Exemptions for Vaccinations in Child Care - KFF Health News

States Reconsider Religious Exemptions for Vaccinations in Child Care - KFF Health News

USDA report: Around half of those eligible for WIC in 2021 received benefits | The Hill

USDA report: Around half of those eligible for WIC in 2021 received benefits | The Hill

Fewer high school students are vaping this year: US report | AP News

Fewer high school students are vaping this year: US report | AP News

Medicare cuts doctor and hospital payments

Medicare cuts doctor and hospital payments

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Many Antibiotics No Longer Work Against Common Childhood Infections

Many Antibiotics No Longer Work Against Common Childhood Infections

How Biden's AI executive order applies to healthcare | Modern Healthcare

How Biden's AI executive order applies to healthcare | Modern Healthcare

Information blocking rule from HHS would penalize providers | Modern Healthcare

Information blocking rule from HHS would penalize providers | Modern Healthcare

Ga. allegedly asked judges to consider detaining special needs kids

Ga. allegedly asked judges to consider detaining special needs kids

What to do with $16 billion: child care, bonuses, school buses, tax cuts?

What to do with $16 billion: child care, bonuses, school buses, tax cuts?

Friday, October 20, 2023

Kids Are Still Getting Injured After Swallowing High-Powered Magnets - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Kids Are Still Getting Injured After Swallowing High-Powered Magnets - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Mom's Curling Iron Can Be a Big Burn Hazard for Kids - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Mom's Curling Iron Can Be a Big Burn Hazard for Kids - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

CVS Pulls Popular Cold Meds From Shelves - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

CVS Pulls Popular Cold Meds From Shelves - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Female Teens With Family History of Mood Disorder Prone to Weight Gain - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Female Teens With Family History of Mood Disorder Prone to Weight Gain - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

California Moves Ahead of the FDA in Banning Common Candy Additives - KFF Health News

California Moves Ahead of the FDA in Banning Common Candy Additives - KFF Health News

Ozempic Maker is Testing Weight-Loss Drugs For Kids - Bloomberg

Ozempic Maker is Testing Weight-Loss Drugs For Kids - Bloomberg

Biden Pick to Lead NIH Finally Has Her Day, but Still Gets Caught Up in Drug Price Debate - KFF Health News

Biden Pick to Lead NIH Finally Has Her Day, but Still Gets Caught Up in Drug Price Debate - KFF Health News

The Jolt: Democratic state lawmakers renew calls for Medicaid expansion

The Jolt: Democratic state lawmakers renew calls for Medicaid expansion

Monday, October 16, 2023

The New Vaccines and You: Americans Better Armed Than Ever Against the Winter Blechs - KFF Health News

The New Vaccines and You: Americans Better Armed Than Ever Against the Winter Blechs - KFF Health News

A Third of Schools Don’t Have a Nurse. Here’s Why That’s a Problem. - KFF Health News

A Third of Schools Don’t Have a Nurse. Here’s Why That’s a Problem. - KFF Health News

Next-generation Covid vaccines get $500 million in federal funding - STAT

Next-generation Covid vaccines get $500 million in federal funding - STAT

Maternity units risk closure amid payment, staffing problems | Modern Healthcare

Maternity units risk closure amid payment, staffing problems | Modern Healthcare

Primary care, mental health clinician shortage jeopardizes access | Modern Healthcare

Primary care, mental health clinician shortage jeopardizes access | Modern Healthcare

Prior authorization cuts from Cigna, UnitedHealth meet skepticism | Modern Healthcare

Prior authorization cuts from Cigna, UnitedHealth meet skepticism | Modern Healthcare

After a year, questions remain on Atlanta Medical Center’s closure

After a year, questions remain on Atlanta Medical Center’s closure

Friday, October 13, 2023

Georgia parents, daycares face crisis as federal subsidies are ending

Georgia parents, daycares face crisis as federal subsidies are ending

New Clues to How Inflammation in Young Children’s Brains Might Spur Autism - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

New Clues to How Inflammation in Young Children’s Brains Might Spur Autism - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Severity of Flu Season Was High for Children, Teens in 2022 to 2023 - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Severity of Flu Season Was High for Children, Teens in 2022 to 2023 - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

The New Vaccines and You: Americans Better Armed Than Ever Against the Winter Blechs - KFF Health News

The New Vaccines and You: Americans Better Armed Than Ever Against the Winter Blechs - KFF Health News

Georgia Court of Appeals issues ruling in medical marijuana dispute

Georgia Court of Appeals issues ruling in medical marijuana dispute

Pediatric RSV Hospitalizations Increased in 2021 to 2022 Season - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Pediatric RSV Hospitalizations Increased in 2021 to 2022 Season - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Amazon's $4B investment moves it deeper into healthcare AI

Amazon's $4B investment moves it deeper into healthcare AI

Coffee Won't Raise Preemie Birth Risk, But Smoking Certainly Will - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Coffee Won't Raise Preemie Birth Risk, But Smoking Certainly Will - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

How a shutdown would impact key health care programs | The Hill

How a shutdown would impact key health care programs | The Hill

FDA updates Ozempic label with potential blocked intestines side effect, also reported with Wegovy and Mounjaro - CBS News

FDA updates Ozempic label with potential blocked intestines side effect, also reported with Wegovy and Mounjaro - CBS News

Montana judge blocks state ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth | The Hill

Montana judge blocks state ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth | The Hill

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Playtime with Dad Helps Boost Kids’ Grades Significantly - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Playtime with Dad Helps Boost Kids’ Grades Significantly - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

A Decades-Long Drop in Teen Births Is Slowing, and Advocates Worry a Reversal Is Coming - KFF Health News

A Decades-Long Drop in Teen Births Is Slowing, and Advocates Worry a Reversal Is Coming - KFF Health News

Biden, US officials warn of hunger for millions in a government shutdown | Reuters

Biden, US officials warn of hunger for millions in a government shutdown | Reuters

In new effort to reset flu shot expectations, CDC to avoid messages that "could be seen as a scare tactic" - CBS News

In new effort to reset flu shot expectations, CDC to avoid messages that "could be seen as a scare tactic" - CBS News

Government shutdown threat risks HHS programs, staffing | Modern Healthcare

Government shutdown threat risks HHS programs, staffing | Modern Healthcare: The Health and Human Services Department would furlough 42% of employees if Congress fails to fund the government by Saturday, triggering unpredictable outcomes for the healthcare system.

Government shutdown threat risks HHS programs, staffing | Modern Healthcare

Government shutdown threat risks HHS programs, staffing | Modern Healthcare

Monday, September 25, 2023

Bath Water Beads Can Expand Inside Body, Causing Kids Serious Harm - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Bath Water Beads Can Expand Inside Body, Causing Kids Serious Harm - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

RSV vaccine recommended during pregnancy as a second option to protect newborns | AP News

RSV vaccine recommended during pregnancy as a second option to protect newborns | AP News

Organ transplant system overhaul bill signed by Biden | Modern Healthcare

Organ transplant system overhaul bill signed by Biden | Modern Healthcare

Why anti-steering contracts in healthcare are under fire in Congress | Modern Healthcare

Why anti-steering contracts in healthcare are under fire in Congress | Modern Healthcare

COVID-19: How to order test kits by mail in Georgia

COVID-19: How to order test kits by mail in Georgia

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Fatal Drug Overdoses Quadrupled From 1999 to 2020 - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Fatal Drug Overdoses Quadrupled From 1999 to 2020 - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Future of 'Artificial Womb' to Be Weighed by FDA Advisors - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Future of 'Artificial Womb' to Be Weighed by FDA Advisors - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Study finds errors with ADHD meds in kids has increased last two decades - CBS Boston

Study finds errors with ADHD meds in kids has increased last two decades - CBS Boston

How Will Rural Americans Fare During Medicaid Unwinding? Experts Fear They’re on Their Own - KFF Health News

How Will Rural Americans Fare During Medicaid Unwinding? Experts Fear They’re on Their Own - KFF Health News

Are COVID vaccines still free? Why it’s not so simple anymore

Are COVID vaccines still free? Why it’s not so simple anymore

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Bacteria at Day Care Might Raise Kids' Odds for Asthma - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Bacteria at Day Care Might Raise Kids' Odds for Asthma - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

In Move to Slash CDC Budget, House Republicans Target Major HIV Program Trump Launched - KFF Health News

In Move to Slash CDC Budget, House Republicans Target Major HIV Program Trump Launched - KFF Health News

Pfizer and Moderna Are Pushing the New Covid Booster. Should You Get It? The CDC Is About to Decide. - KFF Health News

Pfizer and Moderna Are Pushing the New Covid Booster. Should You Get It? The CDC Is About to Decide. - KFF Health News

FDA approves updated Covid vaccines

FDA approves updated Covid vaccines

Walgreens, Pearl Health launch partnership | Modern Healthcare

Walgreens, Pearl Health launch partnership | Modern Healthcare

Monday, September 11, 2023

Respiratory Infections in Kids: Major Risk Factors - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Respiratory Infections in Kids: Major Risk Factors - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Georgia insurers fail to prove compliance with mental health law

Georgia insurers fail to prove compliance with mental health law

CDC faces dilemma over recommending new COVID-19 booster for all

CDC faces dilemma over recommending new COVID-19 booster for all

Flu Shots Expected to Work Well for the 2023-2024 Season | Time

Flu Shots Expected to Work Well for the 2023-2024 Season | Time

Moderna Says New COVID-19 Vaccine Protects Against BA.2.86 | Time

Moderna Says New COVID-19 Vaccine Protects Against BA.2.86 | Time

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Gun Suicides Keep Rising Among U.S. Youth - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Gun Suicides Keep Rising Among U.S. Youth - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Climate Anxiety Is Real, and It’s Impacting Kids and Adults - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Climate Anxiety Is Real, and It’s Impacting Kids and Adults - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Cozy Images of Plush Toys and Blankets Counter Messaging on Safe Infant Sleep | KFF Health News

Cozy Images of Plush Toys and Blankets Counter Messaging on Safe Infant Sleep | KFF Health News

Physician compensation sees more incentives, some focus on quality | Modern Healthcare

Physician compensation sees more incentives, some focus on quality | Modern Healthcare

Federal judge reinstates Georgia’s ban on treatments for trans kids

Federal judge reinstates Georgia’s ban on treatments for trans kids

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Poorer Neighborhoods Linked to Higher Asthma Rates in Kids - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Poorer Neighborhoods Linked to Higher Asthma Rates in Kids - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Surgery for Isolate Cleft Palate at 6 Months Yields Better Outcomes Than at 12 Months - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Surgery for Isolate Cleft Palate at 6 Months Yields Better Outcomes Than at 12 Months - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Mergers, acquisitions, partnerships in healthcare: Latest updates | Modern Healthcare

Mergers, acquisitions, partnerships in healthcare: Latest updates | Modern Healthcare

Emory’s Dr. del Rio discusses concerns over a new, unique COVID variant

Emory’s Dr. del Rio discusses concerns over a new, unique COVID variant

A year later, the future of the former AMC site remains up in the air

A year later, the future of the former AMC site remains up in the air

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Millions More Americans May Have Long COVID Than Thought - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Millions More Americans May Have Long COVID Than Thought - Consumer Health News | HealthDay: WEDNESDAY, Aug. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Millions of Americans swear they’re suffering the symptoms of long-haul COVID, but are greeted with eye rolls because they never were formally diagnosed with COVID-19.Their claims need to be taken more seriously by physicians, a new study argues, because ...

Timing and Cost of New Vaccines Vary by Virus and Health Insurance Status | KFF Health News

Timing and Cost of New Vaccines Vary by Virus and Health Insurance Status | KFF Health News

Doctors and Patients Try to Shame Insurers Online to Reverse Prior Authorization Denials | KFF Health News

Doctors and Patients Try to Shame Insurers Online to Reverse Prior Authorization Denials | KFF Health News

Medicaid unwinding in Florida prompts class-action lawsuit | Modern Healthcare

Medicaid unwinding in Florida prompts class-action lawsuit | Modern Healthcare

Legislation would control how private schools in Georgia address gender

Legislation would control how private schools in Georgia address gender

Back so soon? The unpredictable return of COVID-19

Back so soon? The unpredictable return of COVID-19

Monday, August 21, 2023

Social Media Overuse Is Parents' Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Social Media Overuse Is Parents' Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

With Cases Soaring, Guns Are Now Leading Cause of Death for U.S. Kids - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

With Cases Soaring, Guns Are Now Leading Cause of Death for U.S. Kids - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Ban spanking in all schools, pediatrician group urges. Do this instead | CNN

Ban spanking in all schools, pediatrician group urges. Do this instead | CNN

Raw milk is now legal to sell in Georgia. Is it safe?

Raw milk is now legal to sell in Georgia. Is it safe?

Judge temporarily blocks Georgia from banning treatment for trans kids

Judge temporarily blocks Georgia from banning treatment for trans kids

Friday, August 18, 2023

CBD Vapes Are Rising in Popularity Among Teens - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

CBD Vapes Are Rising in Popularity Among Teens - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Does Smoking Change the Teenage Brain? - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Does Smoking Change the Teenage Brain? - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

A Peek at Big Pharma’s Playbook That Leaves Many Americans Unable to Afford Their Drugs | KFF Health News

A Peek at Big Pharma’s Playbook That Leaves Many Americans Unable to Afford Their Drugs | KFF Health News

COVID vaccine program for uninsured could be late to pharmacies - Roll Call

COVID vaccine program for uninsured could be late to pharmacies - Roll Call

The Joint Commission acquires National Quality Forum | Modern Healthcare

The Joint Commission acquires National Quality Forum | Modern Healthcare

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Pediatricians' Group Urges That All Infants Get New RSV Shot - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Pediatricians' Group Urges That All Infants Get New RSV Shot - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

U.S. Doctors' Groups Push for Better ERs to Handle Kids in Crisis - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

U.S. Doctors' Groups Push for Better ERs to Handle Kids in Crisis - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Feds Say Hospitals That Redistribute Medicaid Money Violate Law | KFF Health News

Feds Say Hospitals That Redistribute Medicaid Money Violate Law | KFF Health News

Funyuns and Flu Shots? Gas Station Company Ventures Into Urgent Care | KFF Health News

Funyuns and Flu Shots? Gas Station Company Ventures Into Urgent Care | KFF Health News

Addiction Treatment Eludes More Than Half of Americans in Need - The New York Times

Addiction Treatment Eludes More Than Half of Americans in Need - The New York Times

ADHD Medication Shortage Continues as the School Year Begins - The New York Times

ADHD Medication Shortage Continues as the School Year Begins - The New York Times

Monday, August 14, 2023

Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may raise risk of complications under anesthesia | AP News

Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may raise risk of complications under anesthesia | AP News: Patients taking blockbuster drugs like Wegovy for weight loss may face potentially deadly complications if they need surgery or other procedures that require empty stomachs for anesthesia.

No evidence athletes at risk for cardiac arrest after COVID vaccinations | CIDRAP

No evidence athletes at risk for cardiac arrest after COVID vaccinations | CIDRAP

Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may raise risk of complications under anesthesia | AP News

Popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy may raise risk of complications under anesthesia | AP News

Parents See Own Health Spiral as Their Kids’ Mental Illnesses Worsen | KFF Health News

Parents See Own Health Spiral as Their Kids’ Mental Illnesses Worsen | KFF Health News

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

‘Conscience’ Bills Let Medical Providers Opt Out of Providing a Wide Range of Care | KFF Health News

‘Conscience’ Bills Let Medical Providers Opt Out of Providing a Wide Range of Care | KFF Health News

Doctors Sound Alarm About Child Nicotine Poisoning as Vapes Flood the US Market | KFF Health News

Doctors Sound Alarm About Child Nicotine Poisoning as Vapes Flood the US Market | KFF Health News

Teens With Addiction Are Often Left to Detox Without Medication | KFF Health News

Teens With Addiction Are Often Left to Detox Without Medication | KFF Health News

New Variant EG.5 Now Dominant in U.S. COVID Cases - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

New Variant EG.5 Now Dominant in U.S. COVID Cases - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Childhood vaccinations falter ahead of crucial fall season | The Hill

Childhood vaccinations falter ahead of crucial fall season | The Hill

Postpartum depression: FDA approves fast-acting pill Zurzuvae

Postpartum depression: FDA approves fast-acting pill Zurzuvae

Parents Are Almost as Depressed and Anxious as Teens | Time

Parents Are Almost as Depressed and Anxious as Teens | Time

Why the COVID-19 Pandemic Triggered Early Puberty | Time

Why the COVID-19 Pandemic Triggered Early Puberty | Time

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Survey: Black parents, kids face discrimination in care settings

Survey: Black parents, kids face discrimination in care settings

Could Exposure to Lead Early in Life Raise Odds for Criminality Later? - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Could Exposure to Lead Early in Life Raise Odds for Criminality Later? - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Amazon Clinic launches in 50 states, DC | Modern Healthcare

Amazon Clinic launches in 50 states, DC | Modern Healthcare

Labor Department sues UnitedHealth’s UMR over denied claims | Modern Healthcare

Labor Department sues UnitedHealth’s UMR over denied claims | Modern Healthcare

Where you live matters for maternity care in Georgia

Where you live matters for maternity care in Georgia

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Could Cold Air Help Settle a Case of Croup? New Study Says Yes - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Could Cold Air Help Settle a Case of Croup? New Study Says Yes - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Families With Multiple Cases of Autism Give Clues to Genetic Origins - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Families With Multiple Cases of Autism Give Clues to Genetic Origins - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Paperwork Causing Many Americans to Lose Medicaid Coverage - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Paperwork Causing Many Americans to Lose Medicaid Coverage - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Key Ingredient in Breast Milk Could Do Wonders for Baby's Brain - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Key Ingredient in Breast Milk Could Do Wonders for Baby's Brain - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Breastfeeding Linked to Big Reduction in Infant Mortality - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Breastfeeding Linked to Big Reduction in Infant Mortality - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Monday, July 31, 2023

What to Know About the U.S. Summer Uptick in Covid-19 Cases | Time

What to Know About the U.S. Summer Uptick in Covid-19 Cases | Time

Summer Jobs Give More to Teens Than a Paycheck - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Summer Jobs Give More to Teens Than a Paycheck - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Nearly Half of Women in Medicine With Children Pass Up Career Advancement - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Nearly Half of Women in Medicine With Children Pass Up Career Advancement - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Sen. Sanders Says Millions of People Can’t Find a Doctor. He’s Mostly Right. | KFF Health News

Sen. Sanders Says Millions of People Can’t Find a Doctor. He’s Mostly Right. | KFF Health News

Doctors who put lives at risk with covid misinformation rarely punished - The Washington Post

Doctors who put lives at risk with covid misinformation rarely punished - The Washington Post

Health deadlines pile up as Congress adjourns for August - Roll Call

Health deadlines pile up as Congress adjourns for August - Roll Call

Milestones scores show Georgia schools still climbing out of COVID depths

Milestones scores show Georgia schools still climbing out of COVID depths

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

More than a third of rural Americans skip needed care because of cost: study  | The Hill

More than a third of rural Americans skip needed care because of cost: study  | The Hill: More than one third of Americans living in rural areas skipped medical care they needed due to the costs, according to a new study. The Commonwealth Fund’s 2020 International Health Policy Survey found that 36 percent of rural Americans did not get the care they needed due to costs, which is more than double the…

CDC Director Mandy Cohen on transparency, trust, and health

CDC Director Mandy Cohen on transparency, trust, and health

POLITICO Pro | Article | Biden urges Senate to pass kids online privacy, safety bills

POLITICO Pro | Article | Biden urges Senate to pass kids online privacy, safety bills

Hospitals ask Congress to delay ACA Medicaid funding cuts | Modern Healthcare

Hospitals ask Congress to delay ACA Medicaid funding cuts | Modern Healthcare

As insurance premiums rise, employers, insurers argue over who pays | Modern Healthcare

As insurance premiums rise, employers, insurers argue over who pays | Modern Healthcare

Georgia gets $2.4 million for lead control in schools and child care centers

Georgia gets $2.4 million for lead control in schools and child care centers

New Rules Would Force Insurers to Treat Mental Health Like Physical Health | Time

New Rules Would Force Insurers to Treat Mental Health Like Physical Health | Time

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

1 in 6 Kids Haven't Gotten all of Their Vaccines. Why? - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

1 in 6 Kids Haven't Gotten all of Their Vaccines. Why? - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Poll: A majority of Americans support universal background checks, gun licensing and an assault weapons ban | MPR News

Poll: A majority of Americans support universal background checks, gun licensing and an assault weapons ban | MPR News

Number of kids who received free summer lunches dropped by nearly 45% in 2022 compared to previous year

Number of kids who received free summer lunches dropped by nearly 45% in 2022 compared to previous year

$58M in federal grants aim to help schools, day care centers remove lead from drinking water | AP News

$58M in federal grants aim to help schools, day care centers remove lead from drinking water | AP News

Everything Old Is New Again? The Latest Round of Health Policy Proposals Reprises Existing Ideas | KFF Health News

Everything Old Is New Again? The Latest Round of Health Policy Proposals Reprises Existing Ideas | KFF Health News

Hospitals Ask Congress to Delay ACA Medicaid Funding Cuts — For the 14th Time | KFF Health News

Hospitals Ask Congress to Delay ACA Medicaid Funding Cuts — For the 14th Time | KFF Health News

Cigna’s alleged use of algorithm in claims under fire in suit | Modern Healthcare

Cigna’s alleged use of algorithm in claims under fire in suit | Modern Healthcare

Monday, July 24, 2023

Carilion Children's Hospital partners with Astarte Medical to improve outcomes in NICU

Carilion Children's Hospital partners with Astarte Medical to improve outcomes in NICU

For Over 1 in 10 Young Adults, Vaping is a Regular Habit - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

For Over 1 in 10 Young Adults, Vaping is a Regular Habit - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Long COVID Seen in 16.2 Percent of Pediatric COVID-19 Patients - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Long COVID Seen in 16.2 Percent of Pediatric COVID-19 Patients - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

FDA Head Robert Califf Battles Misinformation — Sometimes With Fuzzy Facts | KFF Health News

FDA Head Robert Califf Battles Misinformation — Sometimes With Fuzzy Facts | KFF Health News

FTC rescinds policy statements backing PBMs

FTC rescinds policy statements backing PBMs

White House launches permanent pandemic office - STAT

White House launches permanent pandemic office - STAT

Friday, July 21, 2023

Senate bill devotes billions to primary care, clinician training

Senate bill devotes billions to primary care, clinician training

Fathers’ psychiatric diagnosis increases risk of preterm birth - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Fathers’ psychiatric diagnosis increases risk of preterm birth - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

1 in 5 Children Experience Long Covid Symptoms - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

1 in 5 Children Experience Long Covid Symptoms - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Damages from tornado at Pfizer plant could compound challenges of drug shortages - STAT

Damages from tornado at Pfizer plant could compound challenges of drug shortages - STAT

Carper, Grassley introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen PBM oversight | The Hill

Carper, Grassley introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen PBM oversight | The Hill

Biden administration asks employers to give more help to workers who lose Medicaid | AP News

Biden administration asks employers to give more help to workers who lose Medicaid | AP News

Record-breaking heat wave is causing second-degree burns and heat exhaustion

Record-breaking heat wave is causing second-degree burns and heat exhaustion

FTC PBM competition guidance rescinded | Modern Healthcare

FTC PBM competition guidance rescinded | Modern Healthcare

Friday, June 30, 2023

CDC To Start Tracking Cronobacter In Wake Of Contaminated Baby Formula | KFF Health News

CDC To Start Tracking Cronobacter In Wake Of Contaminated Baby Formula | KFF Health News

As Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Hit the Market, Anti-Smoking Groups Press for Wider Standard | KFF Health News

As Low-Nicotine Cigarettes Hit the Market, Anti-Smoking Groups Press for Wider Standard | KFF Health News

Supreme Court strikes down use of affirmative action

Supreme Court strikes down use of affirmative action

Blue Cross plans in NC, NJ form separate holding companies | Modern Healthcare

Blue Cross plans in NC, NJ form separate holding companies | Modern Healthcare

Capitol Recap: Georgia ready to begin smaller-scale expansion of Medicaid

Capitol Recap: Georgia ready to begin smaller-scale expansion of Medicaid

Q&A with CDC director Rochelle Walensky as she prepares to leave

Q&A with CDC director Rochelle Walensky as she prepares to leave

BREAKING: Families sue Georgia challenging law banning treatment for trans minors

BREAKING: Families sue Georgia challenging law banning treatment for trans minors

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Push to tie Medicaid to work is making a comeback. Georgia is at forefront. - The Washington Post

Push to tie Medicaid to work is making a comeback. Georgia is at forefront. - The Washington Post

Growing Up Poor May Rewire a Child's Brain: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Growing Up Poor May Rewire a Child's Brain: Study - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Forty Percent of U.S. Girls, Young Women Are Iron-Deficient - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Forty Percent of U.S. Girls, Young Women Are Iron-Deficient - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Misinformation Obscures Standards Guiding Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth | KFF Health News

Misinformation Obscures Standards Guiding Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth | KFF Health News

Limited Medicaid expansion, for those who make the grade, starts July 1

Limited Medicaid expansion, for those who make the grade, starts July 1

People are catching malaria in Florida. What Georgians should know

People are catching malaria in Florida. What Georgians should know

Monday, June 19, 2023

Sleep Troubles Tied to Suicidal Thoughts in Kids - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Sleep Troubles Tied to Suicidal Thoughts in Kids - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

The role CHIP could play in the public health emergency unwind

The role CHIP could play in the public health emergency unwind

Doctor Lands in the Doghouse After Giving Covid Vaccine Waivers Too Freely | KFF Health News

Doctor Lands in the Doghouse After Giving Covid Vaccine Waivers Too Freely | KFF Health News

Opioid Settlement Payouts to Localities Made Public for First Time | KFF Health News

Opioid Settlement Payouts to Localities Made Public for First Time | KFF Health News

More than 1 million dropped from Medicaid as states start post-pandemic purge of rolls

More than 1 million dropped from Medicaid as states start post-pandemic purge of rolls

Transgender families face decisions, heartbreak ahead of restrictive law

Transgender families face decisions, heartbreak ahead of restrictive law

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Monday, June 12, 2023

Going to Bed an Hour Earlier Boosts Teens' Total Sleep Time - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Going to Bed an Hour Earlier Boosts Teens' Total Sleep Time - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Burnout Threatens Primary Care Workforce and Doctors’ Mental Health | KFF Health News

Burnout Threatens Primary Care Workforce and Doctors’ Mental Health | KFF Health News

FDA Panel Recommends RSV Shot to Protect Infants - The New York Times

FDA Panel Recommends RSV Shot to Protect Infants - The New York Times

How the Mixed Messaging of Vaccine Skeptics Sows Seeds of Doubt | KFF Health News

How the Mixed Messaging of Vaccine Skeptics Sows Seeds of Doubt | KFF Health News

FTC pharmacy benefit manager probe expands to Emisar Pharma | Modern Healthcare

FTC pharmacy benefit manager probe expands to Emisar Pharma | Modern Healthcare

Supreme Court Medicaid lawsuit ruling affirms right to sue | Modern Healthcare

Supreme Court Medicaid lawsuit ruling affirms right to sue | Modern Healthcare

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

One Key to Good Sleep for Teens: No Social Media at Bedtime - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Debt deal claws back COVID relief, spares Medicaid

Debt deal claws back COVID relief, spares Medicaid

Drug shortages: Why supply chains fall short | Modern Healthcare

Drug shortages: Why supply chains fall short | Modern Healthcare

More ERs Need to Have Pharmacies in the Hospital - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

More ERs Need to Have Pharmacies in the Hospital - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

Hospital expenses remain high as systems see profits in 2023 | Modern Healthcare

Hospital expenses remain high as systems see profits in 2023 | Modern Healthcare

COVID pill Paxlovid gets full FDA approval after more than a year of emergency use | AP News

COVID pill Paxlovid gets full FDA approval after more than a year of emergency use | AP News

A measles vaccine delivered via sticker shows promising early results : Goats and Soda : NPR

A measles vaccine delivered via sticker shows promising early results : Goats and Soda : NPR

Many People Living in the ‘Diabetes Belt’ Are Plagued With Medical Debt | KFF Health News

Many People Living in the ‘Diabetes Belt’ Are Plagued With Medical Debt | KFF Health News