Lawmakers: States need to gather better data about mothers dying in childbirth | FierceHealthcare

Lawmakers: States need to gather better data about mothers dying in childbirth | FierceHealthcare: States are not doing enough to understand what went wrong after mothers die from pregnancy-related complications—a necessary step to figuring out how to stem growing maternal mortality rates in the U.S., experts told lawmakers Thursday.

More health workers urged to get flu vaccine after 80,000 deaths last season - Modern Healthcare

More health workers urged to get flu vaccine after 80,000 deaths last season - Modern Healthcare: Health officials on Thursday urged healthcare providers to lead by example with flu vaccinations to avoid a repeat of last season when the flu killed more than 80,000.

Verma touts Medicaid work requirement successes, despite coverage loss - Modern Healthcare

Verma touts Medicaid work requirement successes, despite coverage loss - Modern Healthcare: CMS Administrator Seema Verma insisted that Medicaid work requirements are working as intended to move people out of poverty, despite criticism that they're doing more harm than good.

APNewsBreak: 80,000 people died of flu last winter in US

APNewsBreak: 80,000 people died of flu last winter in US: NEW YORK (AP) — An estimated 80,000 Americans died of flu and its complications last winter — the disease's highest death toll in at least four decades. The di

Teens, Parents Challenged By Screens When Its Time To Sleep : Shots - Health News : NPR

Teens, Parents Challenged By Screens When Its Time To Sleep : Shots - Health News : NPR: Though teenagers need about nine hours of rest a night, most get only seven and are suffering. A new survey suggests their parents are struggling, too. Here's how to improve the quality of teen sleep.

Lawmakers unveil massive bipartisan bill aimed at fighting opioid crisis | TheHill

Lawmakers unveil massive bipartisan bill aimed at fighting opioid crisis | TheHill: Bipartisan congressional leaders in both chambers on Tuesday night unveiled a massive bill aimed at fighting the epidemic of opioid abuse in the United States, capping months of work.

House passes insurer, PBM anti-gag clause bills - Modern Healthcare

House passes insurer, PBM anti-gag clause bills - Modern Healthcare: The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have both passed measures to halt the use of "gag clauses" by insurers and pharmacy benefit managers. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bills soon.