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?