Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Georgia plan for Medicaid waiver hits a bump
Georgia plan for Medicaid waiver hits a bump: The Trump administration rejected a conservative proposal for a Medicaid waiver for Utah that had limits similar to Georgia’s.
ACLU: 900 More Children Have Been Separated at the Border | Time
ACLU: 900 More Children Have Been Separated at the Border | Time: More than 900 children were separated from their parents at the border in the year after a judge ordered the practice be sharply curtailed.
CMS eyes sweeping regulatory changes for organ transplant system
CMS eyes sweeping regulatory changes for organ transplant system: The agency has asked for public comment on how the U.S. organ transplant system can work better—from the contractors who procure and distribute the organs to the transplant centers.
Opioid epidemic fuels new dental-prescribing policy - News - Savannah Morning News - Savannah, GA
Opioid epidemic fuels new dental-prescribing policy - News - Savannah Morning News - Savannah, GA: When Savannah dentist Rod Strickland lost a relative to opioid addiction, the pain-pill crisis affecting the nation hit home for him.“A cousin’s son died of an overdose the day before he was 24,” Strickland said. “That was very traumatic to the family, and that was four or five years ago.” Strickland became more judicious in the opioid prescriptions he wrote, and now he instructs patients to take ibuprofen, the active ingredient in Advil and Motrin,
Trump Administration Moves To Make Health Care Costs More Transparent | Kaiser Health News
Trump Administration Moves To Make Health Care Costs More Transparent | Kaiser Health News: The proposed rules would require hospitals to provide far more detail about the actual prices they charge insurers for patients’ care.
WellCare beats Wall Street projections in Q2 | FierceHealthcare
WellCare beats Wall Street projections in Q2 | FierceHealthcare: WellCare Health Plans surpassed Wall Street estimates in the second quarter of 2019, according to financial data released Tuesday morning.
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
CMS issues guidance on services for moms, babies with opioid disorder
CMS issues guidance on services for moms, babies with opioid disorder: Under recent legislation, state Medicaid programs have new coverage options that can help mothers and babies affected by opioid use disorder.
Hospitals may be required to publish rates negotiated with insurers
Hospitals may be required to publish rates negotiated with insurers: The CMS issued several proposed rules that it hopes will make it easier for patients to understand the cost of a hospital service before accessing care and help physicians focus on high-value care rather than paperwork.
U.S. doctors giving fewer kids cough and cold medicines - Reuters
U.S. doctors giving fewer kids cough and cold medicines - Reuters: (Reuters Health) - American doctors are recommending cough and cold medicines less often amid a growing recognition that these treatments may be ineffective and lead to serious and potentially fatal side effects, particularly for young kids, a U.S. study suggests.
Pediatricians Have Role to Play in Addressing Racism
Pediatricians Have Role to Play in Addressing Racism: Infants of color, especially African-Americans, are most often disadvantaged in NICU
More Americans have died in car crashes since 2000 than in both World Wars - The Washington Post
More Americans have died in car crashes since 2000 than in both World Wars - The Washington Post: As the opioid crisis takes center stage — almost 100,000 deaths in six years — 190,000 people were killed by speeding, drunk or distracted drivers in that time.
Monday, July 29, 2019
Specialist physicians in high demand, and their salaries reflect it | FierceHealthcare
Specialist physicians in high demand, and their salaries reflect it | FierceHealthcare: Medical specialists are in increasing demand, and their salaries reflect that fact, according to a new report.
Vaping to blame for spike in teen lung damage, Wisconsin physicians suspect
Vaping to blame for spike in teen lung damage, Wisconsin physicians suspect: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin has treated eight teenagers for serious lung damage in July, which physicians suspect is linked to vaping, according to CBS affiliate WDJT.
Friday, July 26, 2019
Centene could close WellCare deal earlier than previously expected | FierceHealthcare
Centene could close WellCare deal earlier than previously expected | FierceHealthcare: Among a collection of reasons Centene officials gave investors to be optimistic following the release of their second quarter earnings on Tuesday: Their planned acquisition of rival WellCare appears to be pacing ahead of schedule.
Legislation introduced to back state Medicaid programs in addressing social determinants | FierceHealthcare
Legislation introduced to back state Medicaid programs in addressing social determinants | FierceHealthcare: A bipartisan coalition from the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a new act aimed at improving resources for social determinants of health.
Juul told ninth graders vaping is 'totally safe,' teens testify - CNN
Juul told ninth graders vaping is 'totally safe,' teens testify - CNN: A Juul representative repeatedly told a ninth-grade classroom that the company's e-cigarette was "totally safe" before showing underage students the device, according to two teenagers who testified under oath to Congress on Wednesday.
Juul Targeted Schools, Camps and Youth Programs, House Panel Claims - The New York Times
Juul Targeted Schools, Camps and Youth Programs, House Panel Claims - The New York Times: Lawmakers grilled company officials about financing programs aimed at appealing to young people that familiarized them with Juul’s products.
Girls Report More Harassment Amid Rise in Cyberbullying | Time
Girls Report More Harassment Amid Rise in Cyberbullying | Time: Three times as many girls in the U.S. reported being harassed online or by text message than boys, data shows
Thursday, July 25, 2019
DIGGING DEEPER: New proposed food stamp rule could boot some Georgians
DIGGING DEEPER: New proposed food stamp rule could boot some Georgians: It’s unclear how many Georgians could be affected by a proposed change to food stamp eligibili...
Report finds more Georgia kids missing summer meals - News - The Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, GA
Report finds more Georgia kids missing summer meals - News - The Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, GA: The number of kids in summer meal programs declined sharply in one year, according to a recent report. Golden Harvest Food Bank is doing its part by stepping up its mobile pantry program for needy families.
ADHD Meds Help Keep Kids Out of Trouble
ADHD Meds Help Keep Kids Out of Trouble: "Treating ADHD can help children avert some of the serious complications associated with ADHD," said study author Dr. Joseph Biederman. He's chief of clinical and research programs in pediatric psychopharmacology and adult ADHD at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston.
Pregnant Women Exposed to More Risky CT Scans
Pregnant Women Exposed to More Risky CT Scans: Use of risky CT scans during pregnancy has risen significantly in North America in the past two decades, a new study finds.
CVS, Aetna to launch social care network
CVS, Aetna to launch social care network: CVS Health and Aetna Foundation will launch a social care network to stem the poor health outcomes among the insurer's most vulnerable members.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Anthem's profit climbs to $1.1B as IngenioRx rollout accelerates
Anthem's profit climbs to $1.1B as IngenioRx rollout accelerates: Anthem saw revenue and profit increase in the second quarter of fiscal year 2019 as the health insurer reported steady progress on the launch of its pharmacy benefits manager IngenioRx.
WellCare deal could close early, Centene CEO says
WellCare deal could close early, Centene CEO says: Centene's acquisition of WellCare Health Plans may close earlier than expected, Centene CEO Michael Neidorff said July 23 during a second quarter earnings call.
Screen Every Pregnant Woman for Hep B: Task Force
Screen Every Pregnant Woman for Hep B: Task Force: All pregnant women should be screened early for hepatitis B, to prevent the viral infection from being passed to newborns.
Traveling Abroad? Make Sure Your Measles Shot Is Up to Date
Traveling Abroad? Make Sure Your Measles Shot Is Up to Date: Due to waning vaccination levels in some areas, measles outbreaks are back with a vengeance.
Obamacare study: 15,600 fewer deaths if every state expanded Medicaid - Vox
Obamacare study: 15,600 fewer deaths if every state expanded Medicaid - Vox: The real impact of Republican’s rejection of Medicaid expansion under Obamacare.
When A Doctor’s Screen Time Detracts From Face Time With Patients | Kaiser Health News
When A Doctor’s Screen Time Detracts From Face Time With Patients | Kaiser Health News: Electronic health records can help reduce medical errors, but when not used well they can strain the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Wei Wei Lee, an internist with the University of Chicago Medicine, has developed strategies to make sure tech is a tool, not a barrier.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Children's National, KenSci studying the use of AI to improve pediatric critical care | FierceHealthcare
Children's National, KenSci studying the use of AI to improve pediatric critical care | FierceHealthcare: Children’s National Health System in Washington, D.C., is collaborating with technology company KenSci to study the use of artificial intelligence to improve pediatric risk scores in the intensive care unit.
Centene revises forecast up after posting 65% jump in Q2 profits | FierceHealthcare
Centene revises forecast up after posting 65% jump in Q2 profits | FierceHealthcare: In a release, Centene cited its acquisition of Fidelis Care and growth in the health insurance marketplace business for a nearly 30% increase in revenues over last year's second quarter.
Child Drowning Rates Drop As Communities Adopt Stricter Building Codes | Kaiser Health News
Child Drowning Rates Drop As Communities Adopt Stricter Building Codes | Kaiser Health News: Children are far less likely to drown than they were in the 1980s, in California and across the nation. Experts say state and local laws that require more fencing and security features around family swimming pools have made a difference and should be expanded nationwide.
Food stamps could end for 3 million under new SNAP plan - The Washington Post
Food stamps could end for 3 million under new SNAP plan - The Washington Post: Trump officials want to impose new income and asset tests for people on food stamps.
Judge considering adding conditions to CVS-Aetna approval
Judge considering adding conditions to CVS-Aetna approval: The federal judge said he would rule soon on the CVS-Aetna merger and will look at whether the deal poses additional harm to consumers than the government considered.
Monday, July 22, 2019
Pot Use During Early Pregnancy on the Rise
Pot Use During Early Pregnancy on the Rise: Pot use and pregnancy hardly go hand-in-hand for health reasons, but more American women are using marijuana just before and right after they become pregnant, new research warns.
E.P.A. Won’t Ban Chlorpyrifos, Pesticide Tied to Children’s Health Problems - The New York Times
E.P.A. Won’t Ban Chlorpyrifos, Pesticide Tied to Children’s Health Problems - The New York Times: The decision not to prohibit the pesticide, which has been linked to developmental disabilities, comes after years of legal wrangling.
Friday, July 19, 2019
Juul Hires Leading Teen Addiction Researcher As Medical Director | Kaiser Health News
Juul Hires Leading Teen Addiction Researcher As Medical Director | Kaiser Health News: Dr. Mark Rubinstein, known for his research into youth vaping, has left UCSF to become executive medical officer at Juul Labs, the nation’s leading producer of e-cigarettes. Juul says the hire will help them reduce teen vaping. Critics see Big Tobacco tactics.
Spending more on primary care translates to better patient outcomes, report says | FierceHealthcare
Spending more on primary care translates to better patient outcomes, report says | FierceHealthcare: States that spend more on primary care have better patient outcomes, including fewer hospitalizations and emergency department visits, a new study concluded.
Initial prescription supply associated with long-term opioid abuse: study | FierceHealthcare
Initial prescription supply associated with long-term opioid abuse: study | FierceHealthcare: The initial prescription amount and days' worth of pills can have a big impact on the long-term use of opioids, a new study shows.
Thursday, July 18, 2019
ENDOCRINE SOCIETY Reading Room | Autism and Diabetes | Medpage Today
ENDOCRINE SOCIETY Reading Room | Autism and Diabetes | Medpage Today: Autistic patients have better-managed diabetes, but may be resistant to insulin pumps
How pharma, under attack from all sides, keeps winning in Washington
How pharma, under attack from all sides, keeps winning in Washington: Despite all the inflammatory rhetoric from presidential hopefuls, lawmakers and President Trump, the drug industry is still winning in Washington.
More Teens Try to Lose Weight | Medpage Today
More Teens Try to Lose Weight | Medpage Today: But not all their tactics are healthy
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Too Much Smartphone Time May Invite Host of Health Woes
Too Much Smartphone Time May Invite Host of Health Woes: With most people never far from their cellphones, new research on college students finds that "problematic" use is tied to a variety of mental health problems, as well as lower grades and more sexual partners.
Obesity May Boost Odds for MS in Kids
Obesity May Boost Odds for MS in Kids: Obese children may be twice as likely to develop multiple sclerosis, a new study suggests.
In response to patient demand, physician interest in telemedicine doubles | FierceHealthcare
In response to patient demand, physician interest in telemedicine doubles | FierceHealthcare: When it comes to telemedicine, more physicians are getting on board, with interest doubling over a three-year period. In the first-ever analysis of physician interest in telemedicine, the number of physicians who self-reported telemedicine as a skill doubled between 2015 and 2018 and continues to increase annually by 20%, according to a new report.
Anthem hires DOJ official as corporate strategy director
Anthem hires DOJ official as corporate strategy director: Health insurer Anthem has hired Cynthia Ridgeway, a longtime attorney for the U.S. Justice Department, to be its corporate strategy director.
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Too Much Social Media a Depression Risk for Teens
Too Much Social Media a Depression Risk for Teens: Too much social media might be too much for the mental well-being of teenagers, new research suggests.
Opioid Epidemic Doubled Number of U.S. Kids Sent to Foster Care
Opioid Epidemic Doubled Number of U.S. Kids Sent to Foster Care: The opioid epidemic appears to be literally tearing families apart.
House report: Trump administration separated at least 18 immigrant infants and toddlers | TheHill
House report: Trump administration separated at least 18 immigrant infants and toddlers | TheHill: At least 18 migrant infants and toddlers under the age of 2 were separated from their parents at the southern border as part of the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy, including nine infants under t
CMS releases resources for states to apply for 1332 waivers to ignore parts of ACA | FierceHealthcare
CMS releases resources for states to apply for 1332 waivers to ignore parts of ACA | FierceHealthcare: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released new templates and other resources to help states apply for 1332 waivers under the Affordable Care Act.
Drug price transparency efforts hit roadblocks
Drug price transparency efforts hit roadblocks: The Trump administration lost a court battle and pulled back a separate regulation, creating uncertainty over what comes next on drug prices.
Monday, July 15, 2019
Synthetic Cannabis Use by Teens Increases Risk of Seizures and Coma
Synthetic Cannabis Use by Teens Increases Risk of Seizures and Coma: Synthetic cannabis users were more likely to experience central nervous system depression symptoms or were comatose.
Teens' Opioid Abuse May Be Gateway to Heroin
Teens' Opioid Abuse May Be Gateway to Heroin: Teens who take prescription opioid painkillers to get high could be taking a step toward heroin use, researchers say.
Trump administration abandons plans to limit drug rebates
Trump administration abandons plans to limit drug rebates: The Trump administration has withdrawn its proposal to eliminate drug rebates in Medicare and Medicaid plans, striking another significant blow to its broader plans to curb rising drug costs.
Sunday, July 14, 2019
How Parents of Dyslexic Kids Took to Lawmakers — and Won | Time
How Parents of Dyslexic Kids Took to Lawmakers — and Won | Time: This year, more than 75 dyslexia-related bills are expected to be introduced in state legislatures. Here's why this wave is happening now.
Friday, July 12, 2019
Atlanta Mayor OKs Smoking Ban In Bars, Restaurants, Airport | 90.1 FM WABE
Atlanta Mayor OKs Smoking Ban In Bars, Restaurants, Airport | 90.1 FM WABE: The mayor of Atlanta has signed legislation banning smoking and vaping in enclosed areas such as bars, restaurants and the smoking rooms in one of the world's busiest airports. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the legislation signed by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will go into effect Jan. 2.
Tongue, Lip Snip Surgeries May Be Overused in U.S. Newborns
Tongue, Lip Snip Surgeries May Be Overused in U.S. Newborns: Too many American newborns may be undergoing unnecessary tongue and lip surgeries to improve their ability to breastfeed, a new study finds.
Flu Vaccine Safe During Pregnancy
Flu Vaccine Safe During Pregnancy: THURSDAY, July 11, 2019 (HealthDay News) --Pregnant women can take comfort in new findings that suggest flu vaccines won't harm their fetuses.
CMS seeks to reduce state reporting on Medicaid access, pay cuts
CMS seeks to reduce state reporting on Medicaid access, pay cuts: The proposed rule is the latest move in a long-running struggle to make sure Medicaid patients have adequate access to care.
Newborn screening saves lives. Congress needs to reauthorize the program - STAT
Newborn screening saves lives. Congress needs to reauthorize the program - STAT: One of the most successful public health stories in U.S. history — the nation's newborn screening program — is up for reauthorization. Congress must do it.
Identifying, Preventing, and Treating Childhood Trauma: A Pervasive Public Health Issue that Needs Greater Federal Attention | House Committee on Oversight and Reform
Identifying, Preventing, and Treating Childhood Trauma: A Pervasive Public Health Issue that Needs Greater Federal Attention | House Committee on Oversight and Reform: PURPOSE The Committee will hear directly from trauma survivors, public health experts, and government officials to examine the long-term consequences of childhood trauma and the insufficiency of the federal response to this urgent public health issue.
Most Americans, Including Smokers, Want Low-Nicotine Cigarettes | Time
Most Americans, Including Smokers, Want Low-Nicotine Cigarettes | Time: CDC data show that 80% of American adults, including current smokers, support the development of less-addictive, lower-nicotine cigarettes.
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Children's hospital IT chiefs earn highest base salary: CHIME
Children's hospital IT chiefs earn highest base salary: CHIME: CIOs at children's hospitals tended to have higher salaries than their peers, edging out those at academic medical centers, according to new data from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives.
Sugary drink consumption and risk of cancer: results from NutriNet-Santé prospective cohort | The BMJ
Sugary drink consumption and risk of cancer: results from NutriNet-Santé prospective cohort | The BMJ: Objective To assess the associations between the consumption of sugary drinks (such as sugar sweetened beverages and 100% fruit juices), artificially sweetened beverages, and the risk of cancer.
Design Population based prospective cohort study.
Setting and participants Overall, 101 257 participants aged 18 and over (mean age 42.2, SD 14.4; median follow-up time 5.1 years) from the French NutriNet-Santé cohort (2009-2017) were included. Consumptions of sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages were assessed by using repeated 24 hour dietary records, which were designed to register participants’ usual consumption for 3300 different food and beverage items.
Main outcome measures Prospective associations between beverage consumption and the risk of overall, breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer were assessed by multi-adjusted Fine and Gray hazard models, accounting for competing risks. Subdistribution hazard ratios were computed.
Results The consumption of sugary drinks was significantly associated with the risk of overall cancer (n=2193 cases, subdistribution hazard ratio for a 100mL/d increase 1.18, 95% confidence interval 1.10 to 1.27, P<0.0001) and breast cancer (693
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
CDC Warns of Start to 'Season' for Mysterious Paralyzing Illness in Kids
CDC Warns of Start to 'Season' for Mysterious Paralyzing Illness in Kids: The "season" for a polio-like illness that mainly strikes children is about to begin, so public health officials sent out an early warning to doctors on Tuesday.
Kemp updates area officials on health care efforts - News - The Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, GA
Kemp updates area officials on health care efforts - News - The Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, GA: Gov. Brian Kemp said he and his staff are considering "anything and everything" to develop a successful workaround to the Affordable Care Act during a visit with Augusta-area health care leaders Monday.Kemp signed legislation earlier this year – the Patients First Act – allowing the state to pursue two types of waiver plans to the federal government's Affordable Care Act. One allows the state to modify federal Medicaid rules; the other lets it modify rules related to the
Bottoms signs legislation to ban smoking in public places
Bottoms signs legislation to ban smoking in public places: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has signed legislation to ban smoking and vaping in many public places in the city and at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
‘An Arm And A Leg’: The Full Story Of Insulin And Its Cost ― No Sugarcoating It | Kaiser Health News
‘An Arm And A Leg’: The Full Story Of Insulin And Its Cost ― No Sugarcoating It | Kaiser Health News: Skipping meals. Rationing medicine to make it last. The high cost of insulin has pushed some people with diabetes to make hard choices. Hear about insulin’s backstory and the hacks that might make it affordable.
Appeals court shows signs it will invalidate ACA individual mandate
Appeals court shows signs it will invalidate ACA individual mandate: Two Republican-appointed judges on the panel ripped into the argument that the individual mandate is now a choice rather than a command since Congress zeroed-out its penalty for not buying insurance in 2017.
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Mental Health Issues Afflict Kids With Serious Illnesses | Medpage Today
Mental Health Issues Afflict Kids With Serious Illnesses | Medpage Today: Researchers call for improved screening for vulnerable population
Federal judge blocks HHS rule requiring list prices in drug TV ads | FierceHealthcare
Federal judge blocks HHS rule requiring list prices in drug TV ads | FierceHealthcare: In his ruling, a federal judge said the Department of Health and Human Services rule would violate free speech and exceeded the agency’s statutory authority.
Congress has ambitious agenda tackling health care costs - ABC News
Congress has ambitious agenda tackling health care costs - ABC News: Get breaking national and world news, broadcast video coverage, and exclusive interviews. Find the top news online at ABC news.
There's little chance appeals court will strike down ACA, legal experts say
There's little chance appeals court will strike down ACA, legal experts say: Left-leaning and conservative legal experts called Republican states' arguments to wipe out the ACA "frivolous," and predict the federal appeals court won't declare the law unconstitutional.
New Hampshire delays its Medicaid work requirement
New Hampshire delays its Medicaid work requirement: The New Hampshire changes are the latest setback for the Trump administration's policy of pushing Medicaid work requirements.
Monday, July 8, 2019
Juul's Cool Hasn't Ebbed Among Teens, Young Adults On Social Media : Shots - Health News : NPR
Juul's Cool Hasn't Ebbed Among Teens, Young Adults On Social Media : Shots - Health News : NPR: A study shows the main drivers of Juul's social media presence are young people and third-party vendors, not the company itself. And vaping continues to look cool online among young people.
Cigna to cut ties to doctor group may lead to more surprise bills
Cigna to cut ties to doctor group may lead to more surprise bills: Cigna canceled its contract with Apollo MD, affecting about 400 ER doctors, anesthesiologists and hospital doctors.
WIC Changes Improve Moms' and Babies' Health
WIC Changes Improve Moms' and Babies' Health: Major changes to a U.S. federal nutrition program for the poor have made both women and their babies healthier, a new study finds.
Concussion Recovery Isn't the Same for Every Football Player
Concussion Recovery Isn't the Same for Every Football Player: Certain high school and college athletes require a longer-than-normal recovery period after a concussion. Researchers say blood tests can predict which ones.
Study: 8M children at risk of losing health, SNAP benefits under ‘public charge’ rule | FierceHealthcare
Study: 8M children at risk of losing health, SNAP benefits under ‘public charge’ rule | FierceHealthcare: More than 8 million children are at risk of losing their public health coverage or SNAP benefits if the Trump administration finalizes its proposed “public charge” rule, according to a new study.
Sunday, July 7, 2019
How Your Zip Code Could Affect Your Lifespan | Time
How Your Zip Code Could Affect Your Lifespan | Time: Where you live is closely linked with your health and longevity. These maps show how zip code influences health and life expectancy.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
California Took on Anti-Vaxxers, and Won
California Took on Anti-Vaxxers, and Won: California's crackdown on childhood vaccination exemptions cut in half the percentage of kindergartners who didn't have their required immunizations, a new study shows.
Few U.S. Universities Are Smoke-Free
Few U.S. Universities Are Smoke-Free: Although many restaurants, offices and even apartment buildings are smoke-free, American universities appear to be an exception.
Social Media a Big Driver of Teen Vaping Craze: Study
Social Media a Big Driver of Teen Vaping Craze: Study: Social media is helping spur the e-cigarette epidemic among America's teens, a new study suggests.
Too many EHR-generated messages contributing to physician burnout: study | FierceHealthcare
Too many EHR-generated messages contributing to physician burnout: study | FierceHealthcare: Physicians' EHR inboxes are clogged up with system-generated messages, such as reminders to order routine chronic disease management lab tests, and it's contributing to burnout and physicians' desire to reduce their clinical work hours, according to a new study.
American Medical Students Less Likely To Choose To Become Primary Care Doctors | Kaiser Health News
American Medical Students Less Likely To Choose To Become Primary Care Doctors | Kaiser Health News: Only 41.5% of internal medicine positions were filled by U.S.-trained fourth-year students getting traditional medical degrees, the lowest share on record. Similar trends were seen this year in family medicine and pediatrics.
Federal appeals court refuses to postpone Obamacare appeal
Federal appeals court refuses to postpone Obamacare appeal: The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to give GOP state attorneys general additional briefing time, but won't delay the case seeking to strike down the Affordable Care Act.
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
State Broadens Investigation Of Doctors For Issuing Questionable Vaccination Exemptions | Kaiser Health News
State Broadens Investigation Of Doctors For Issuing Questionable Vaccination Exemptions | Kaiser Health News: The Medical Board of California is investigating at least four doctors for issuing questionable vaccine exemptions for numerous children. The investigations come amid the nation’s worst measles outbreak in more than a quarter-century.
Swimming Pools May Be Driving More Crypto Disease Outbreaks | Time
Swimming Pools May Be Driving More Crypto Disease Outbreaks | Time: The CDC warns that disease outbreaks associated with the parasite Cryptosporidium are increasing, and swimming pools may be to blame.
Monday, July 1, 2019
Prenatal Opioid Exposure Could Bring Long-Term Harm to Kids
Prenatal Opioid Exposure Could Bring Long-Term Harm to Kids: Children exposed to opioids in the womb may have heightened risks of long-term mental and physical health issues, a new study suggests.
Low Vitamin D at Birth Linked to Kids' High Blood Pressure Risk
Low Vitamin D at Birth Linked to Kids' High Blood Pressure Risk: Infants and young children with vitamin D deficiency may have a heightened risk for elevated blood pressure later in childhood and in their teens, a new study finds.
UnitedHealthcare names Optum exec McMahon as CEO
UnitedHealthcare names Optum exec McMahon as CEO: UnitedHealth Group announced that Dirk McMahon, the current president and chief operating officer of fast-growing business unit Optum, will become CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
New laws in Georgia starting July 1 include renter protections
New laws in Georgia starting July 1 include renter protections: New Georgia laws timed to start with the beginning of the state's new fiscal year on Monday, July 1 include a change in marriage age and new protections for renters.
NC health department would face ‘dramatic’ cuts under proposed budget - North Carolina Health News
NC health department would face ‘dramatic’ cuts under proposed budget - North Carolina Health News: Sec. Mandy Cohen spent big portions of her week walking the halls of the legislature, to push back against budget cuts to DHHS.
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