HPV Vaccine Proves Its Mettle Against Cervical Cancer

HPV Vaccine Proves Its Mettle Against Cervical Cancer: Girls who are vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) may drastically cut their chances of developing cervical cancer by age 30, a huge, new study finds.

Fending Off Asthma Attacks During a Pandemic

Fending Off Asthma Attacks During a Pandemic: Falling leaves, pumpkins and apples are signs of fall. And so is asthma.

Insurers offered new benefits in response to COVID-19. Where do they stand 6 months later? | FierceHealthcare

Insurers offered new benefits in response to COVID-19. Where do they stand 6 months later? | FierceHealthcare: Here's a look at the status of some of the benefits—such as telehealth coverage—that major national insurers rolled out earlier this year.

To Free Doctors From Computers, Far-Flung Scribes Are Now Taking Notes For Them | Kaiser Health News

To Free Doctors From Computers, Far-Flung Scribes Are Now Taking Notes For Them | Kaiser Health News: Paid even less than low-wage doctors’ scribes in the United States, remote note takers in India gain a foothold in a rapidly expanding industry.

Federal funds to fight opioid crisis don't meet demand

Federal funds to fight opioid crisis don't meet demand: A new report finds federal spending on combating the opioid crisis doesn't meet the stark rise in drug use and overdose deaths that have occurred since the beginning of the pandemic.

Medicaid, CHIP enrollment grew by 4 million during COVID-19

Medicaid, CHIP enrollment grew by 4 million during COVID-19: Medicaid and CHIP enrollment grew from almost 71 million people in February to nearly 75 million in June, according to a CMS report. Nearly all states saw their Medicaid rolls grow.

Anthem settles last 2015 cyberattack probe for nearly $40M

Anthem settles last 2015 cyberattack probe for nearly $40M: Anthem agreed to pay $39.5 million to settle an investigation by state attorneys general into the massive 2015 cyberattack that exposed the personal information of nearly 79 million of the health insurer's members and employees.