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Saturday, October 30, 2021
சர்க்கரை அதிகம் சாப்பிடுவதால் சர்க்கரை நோய் வருமா? சர்க்கரை நோய் பற்றிய உண்மைகளும் கட்டுக்கதைகளும்! சர்க்கரை அதிகம் சாப்பிடுவதால் சர்க்கரை நோய் வருமா? சர்க்கரை நோய் பற்றிய உண்மைகளும் கட்டுக்கதைகளும்!
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ஜிம்மில் இந்த மாதிரி உடற்பயிற்சி செஞ்சா மாரடைப்பு வருமாம்... இனிமே ஜாக்கிரதையா இருங்க... ஜிம்மில் இந்த மாதிரி உடற்பயிற்சி செஞ்சா மாரடைப்பு வருமாம்... இனிமே ஜாக்கிரதையா இருங்க...
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நீங்க விரும்பி சாப்பிடும் இந்த உணவுகளால் உங்களுக்கு ஹார்மோன் கோளாறு வர வாய்ப்பிருக்காம்... ஜாக்கிரதை!நீங்க விரும்பி சாப்பிடும் இந்த உணவுகளால் உங்களுக்கு ஹார்மோன் கோளாறு வர வாய்ப்பிருக்காம்... ஜாக்கிரதை!
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உங்க வளர்ச்சிதை மாற்றத்தை அதிகரித்து உடல் எடையை குறைக்க 'இந்த' 3 பானங்கள் போதுமாம்...! உங்க வளர்ச்சிதை மாற்றத்தை அதிகரித்து உடல் எடையை குறைக்க 'இந்த' 3 பானங்கள் போதுமாம்...!
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Friday, October 29, 2021
Best in show: Sharing the stories ‘Behind the Mask’Best in show: Sharing the stories ‘Behind the Mask’Best in show: Sharing the stories ‘Behind the Mask’
HCA Healthcare Houston nurses who treat COVID-19 patients were the stars of a multifaceted campaign that won the Best in Show Award in the 2021 Healthcare Marketing Impact Awards.
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Battling to defeat the misinformation ‘infodemic’Battling to defeat the misinformation ‘infodemic’Battling to defeat the misinformation ‘infodemic’
Physicians and other caregivers have been working tirelessly to spread science-based information during the pandemic, relying on their patient relationships and professional roles to build trust.
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Agency of the year: Matching the message to the missionAgency of the year: Matching the message to the missionAgency of the year: Matching the message to the mission
JPA Health uses a proprietary database of health influencers, ranging from nano-influencers to mega-influencers, to identify how to most effectively reach a specific audience.
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What healthcare items are in—and out—of Biden's domestic policy planWhat healthcare items are in—and out—of Biden's domestic policy planWhat healthcare items are in—and out—of Biden's domestic policy plan
A slimmed-down version of President Joe Biden's Build Back Better agenda would still make significant progress in expanding health coverage.
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New York medical schools report record-high diversityNew York medical schools report record-high diversityNew York medical schools report record-high diversity
Students from underrepresented groups top 20% for the first time.
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation intervenes in CVS class-actionAIDS Healthcare Foundation intervenes in CVS class-actionAIDS Healthcare Foundation intervenes in CVS class-action
At least five patients allege CVS's requirement that all customers receive prescriptions from a CVS mail-order pharmacy or retail pharmacist threatens their health and privacy.
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Medicare issues ESRD rule with equity in mindMedicare issues ESRD rule with equity in mindMedicare issues ESRD rule with equity in mind
CMS's latest iteration of the end-stage renal disease payment model addresses health disparities for the first time.
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West Virginia: First to worst in COVID-19 vaccine effortsWest Virginia: First to worst in COVID-19 vaccine effortsWest Virginia: First to worst in COVID-19 vaccine efforts
The CDC says West Virginia's rate of about 89,000 doses administered per 100,000 population is the nation’s worst.
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PBM clawbacks sidestep state bans on spread pricingPBM clawbacks sidestep state bans on spread pricingPBM clawbacks sidestep state bans on spread pricing
PBMs have found other ways to game Medicaid reimbursements in Ohio and elsewhere, experts say.
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Maine begins enforcing health worker vaccine requirementMaine begins enforcing health worker vaccine requirementMaine begins enforcing health worker vaccine requirement
The deadline for Maine to begin enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for healthcare workers arrived on Friday.
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Medicaid issues, not Medicare's, get fixes in Biden budgetMedicaid issues, not Medicare's, get fixes in Biden budgetMedicaid issues, not Medicare's, get fixes in Biden budget
The budget blueprint Biden released would fulfill a campaign promise to help poor people locked out of Medicaid expansion across the South due to partisan battles.
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FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kidsFDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kidsFDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday paved the way for children ages 5 to 11 to get Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine.
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Next Up Podcast: Strategic planning for the nursing shortage with Kathleen Sanford (Pt. 1)Next Up Podcast: Strategic planning for the nursing shortage with Kathleen Sanford (Pt. 1)Next Up Podcast: Strategic planning for the nursing shortage with Kathleen Sanford (Pt. 1)
As a current or up-and-coming healthcare leader, you’re probably involved in strategic planning for your health system. Here’s one of your biggest challenges: What are you going to do about nurses?
Modern Healthcare’s "Next Up" podcast is produced by CareContent, Inc. and hosted by CareContent’s CEO, Kadesha Thomas Smith.
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UMass Memorial Health network hacked; patient info exposedUMass Memorial Health network hacked; patient info exposedUMass Memorial Health network hacked; patient info exposed
More than 200,000 patients and health plan participants could have been affected by the breach between June 2020 and January, according to a federal database of cybersecurity incidents at medical facilities.
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Ochsner Health can't fire unvaccinated employees while mandate is challenged in court, Louisiana appeals court rulesOchsner Health can't fire unvaccinated employees while mandate is challenged in court, Louisiana appeals court rulesOchsner Health can't fire unvaccinated employees while mandate is challenged in court, Louisiana appeals court rules
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in Shreveport ruled a day before Ochsner Health’s deadline for its 32,000 employees across Louisiana and in a small part of Mississippi to be fully vaccinated or face dismissal.
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Texas docs sue HHS over surprise billing ruleTexas docs sue HHS over surprise billing ruleTexas docs sue HHS over surprise billing rule
The Texas Medical Association argues the surprise billing regulation unfairly favors insurers.
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M&A action is about to go viral in Chicago hospital bizM&A action is about to go viral in Chicago hospital bizM&A action is about to go viral in Chicago hospital biz
The breakup of Amita Health will spark a new round of dealmaking: “This puts two M&A targets back out into the field.”
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Former Spokane Co. health officer filed $1.4 million claimFormer Spokane Co. health officer filed $1.4 million claimFormer Spokane Co. health officer filed $1.4 million claim
The former Spokane County health officer who believes he was fired last year due to unpopular decisions he made to try to contain COVID-19 has filed a claim with the health district, which could lead to a lawsuit.
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Iowa lawmakers pass vaccine mandate exemption billIowa lawmakers pass vaccine mandate exemption billIowa lawmakers pass vaccine mandate exemption bill
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has called for legislative action on vaccine mandates. She has opposed government requirements for masks and vaccines even as COVID-19 has killed nearly 7,000 people in Iowa and medical science has shown both tools to be effective in reducing the virus spread.
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ERs are swamped with seriously ill patients, although many don't have COVIDERs are swamped with seriously ill patients, although many don't have COVIDERs are swamped with seriously ill patients, although many don't have COVID
Months of treatment delays have exacerbated chronic conditions and worsened symptoms. Doctors and nurses say the severity of illness ranges widely and includes abdominal pain, respiratory problems, blood clots, heart conditions and suicide attempts, among other conditions.
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Biden to nix HHS 'sunset' ruleBiden to nix HHS 'sunset' ruleBiden to nix HHS 'sunset' rule
President Donald Trump required federal rules to automatically expire without periodic reviews. President Joe Biden plans to reverse that.
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ஆல்கஹால் குடிப்பதால் இந்த ஆபத்து ஏற்படும் அபாயம் 35% சதவீதம் அதிகரிக்குமாம் தெரியுமா? ஆல்கஹால் குடிப்பதால் இந்த ஆபத்து ஏற்படும் அபாயம் 35% சதவீதம் அதிகரிக்குமாம் தெரியுமா?
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ஒவ்வொருவரும் தெரிந்து வைத்திருக்க வேண்டிய மார்பக புற்றுநோயின் வகைகள்!ஒவ்வொருவரும் தெரிந்து வைத்திருக்க வேண்டிய மார்பக புற்றுநோயின் வகைகள்!
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தினமும் 1 கிராம் இந்த பொருளை சேர்த்துக் கொண்டாலே சர்க்கரை நோயிலிருந்து தப்பித்து விடலாமாம் தெரியுமா? தினமும் 1 கிராம் இந்த பொருளை சேர்த்துக் கொண்டாலே சர்க்கரை நோயிலிருந்து தப்பித்து விடலாமாம் தெரியுமா?
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Thursday, October 28, 2021
Florida sues Biden over contractor vaccine mandateFlorida sues Biden over contractor vaccine mandateFlorida sues Biden over contractor vaccine mandate
The state of Florida on Thursday sued President Joe Biden's administration over its coronavirus vaccine mandate for federal contractors, opening yet another battleground between Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the White House.
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Merck envisions billions from COVID-19 treatment salesMerck envisions billions from COVID-19 treatment salesMerck envisions billions from COVID-19 treatment sales
Merck's potential antiviral, molnupiravir, may generate $5 billion to $7 billion in sales through next year, company executives told analysts Thursday morning.
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Another Kaiser Permanente union authorizes strikeAnother Kaiser Permanente union authorizes strikeAnother Kaiser Permanente union authorizes strike
Unions representing more than 25,000 Kaiser Permanente workers in California and Oregon have authorized strikes this month amid contract negotiations.
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Biden's DOJ will prioritize fighting white-collar crime, top official saysBiden's DOJ will prioritize fighting white-collar crime, top official saysBiden's DOJ will prioritize fighting white-collar crime, top official says
The Justice Department's second in command said Thursday the department plans to make changes designed to fight corporate wrongdoing. Attorneys said healthcare companies should pay close attention.
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FDA releases joint AI medical device guidance with Canada, U.K.FDA releases joint AI medical device guidance with Canada, U.K.FDA releases joint AI medical device guidance with Canada, U.K.
Regulators in three countries unveiled 10 "guiding principles" for companies creating medical devices that use AI and machine learning.
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Physical therapy telehealth startup Hinge Health rakes in $600 millionPhysical therapy telehealth startup Hinge Health rakes in $600 millionPhysical therapy telehealth startup Hinge Health rakes in $600 million
The latest haul boosts the company's valuation to $6.2 billion, making it one of the most valuable digital health businesses.
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UnitedHealthcare reaches agreement with Montefiore to restore access for membersUnitedHealthcare reaches agreement with Montefiore to restore access for membersUnitedHealthcare reaches agreement with Montefiore to restore access for members
The relationship between the insurer and the health system had lapsed in December following failed negotiations over payment rates.
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Biden to nix HHS regulation 'sunset' ruleBiden to nix HHS regulation 'sunset' ruleBiden to nix HHS regulation 'sunset' rule
President Donald Trump required federal rules to automatically expire without periodic reviews. President Joe Biden plans to reverse that.
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Democrats scale back healthcare aims in domestic policy billDemocrats scale back healthcare aims in domestic policy billDemocrats scale back healthcare aims in domestic policy bill
President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats have a provisional deal that sheds a number of White House priorities.
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Attorneys general criticize Biden vaccine orderAttorneys general criticize Biden vaccine orderAttorneys general criticize Biden vaccine order
Twenty-one Republican state attorneys general sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Wednesday saying they think his COVID-19 vaccination mandate for federal contractors "stands on shaky legal ground," is confusing to contractors and could exacerbate supply-chain problems.
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Flouting White House, Florida penalizes school districtsFlouting White House, Florida penalizes school districtsFlouting White House, Florida penalizes school districts
The state of Florida has withheld funding from two school districts over their coronavirus mask mandates, flouting threats from White House officials who warned that such penalties would violate federal law.
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California virus cases stop falling, governor urges cautionCalifornia virus cases stop falling, governor urges cautionCalifornia virus cases stop falling, governor urges caution
The state seems to have reached a plateau after its steady decline in cases and hospitalizations since the summer surge of the delta variant of the virus.
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Intermountain to require COVID vaccinesIntermountain to require COVID vaccinesIntermountain to require COVID vaccines
Dr. Mark Briesacher, the chief physician executive with Intermountain Healthcare, said the hospital system will be complying with federal vaccination requirements announced by President Joe Biden in September.
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சர்க்கரை நோயாளிகள் வேகவைத்த முட்டை சாப்பிடுவது பாதுகாப்பானதா? ஆய்வு என்ன சொல்கிறது தெரியுமா? சர்க்கரை நோயாளிகள் வேகவைத்த முட்டை சாப்பிடுவது பாதுகாப்பானதா? ஆய்வு என்ன சொல்கிறது தெரியுமா?
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சிறுநீரக பிரச்சனை உள்ளவர்கள் எலுமிச்சை நீரை குடிக்கலாமா? அப்படி குடித்தால் என்ன நடக்கும் தெரியுமா?சிறுநீரக பிரச்சனை உள்ளவர்கள் எலுமிச்சை நீரை குடிக்கலாமா? அப்படி குடித்தால் என்ன நடக்கும் தெரியுமா?
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ஆண்களே! படுக்கையில் இருமடங்கு இன்பத்தை அடைய வேண்டுமா? இத படிங்க...ஆண்களே! படுக்கையில் இருமடங்கு இன்பத்தை அடைய வேண்டுமா? இத படிங்க...
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Northwell and startup studio Aegis form AI investment ventureNorthwell and startup studio Aegis form AI investment ventureNorthwell and startup studio Aegis form AI investment venture
Aegis Ventures plans to invest at least $100 million for artificial intelligence companies launched through the joint venture.
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Illinois bill would remove ‘conscience' as basis for refusing vaccineIllinois bill would remove ‘conscience' as basis for refusing vaccineIllinois bill would remove ‘conscience' as basis for refusing vaccine
Illinois law has for more than four decades protected those who oppose providing or receiving medical treatment because of their religious beliefs. Now Democrats want an exception to allow repercussions for those who refuse vaccinations in the battle against COVID-19.
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Cheap antidepressant shows promise treating early COVID-19Cheap antidepressant shows promise treating early COVID-19Cheap antidepressant shows promise treating early COVID-19
A cheap antidepressant reduced the need for hospitalization among high-risk adults with COVID-19 in a study hunting for existing drugs that could be repurposed to treat coronavirus.
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FDA sets stronger safety warnings for breast implantsFDA sets stronger safety warnings for breast implantsFDA sets stronger safety warnings for breast implants
The FDA requirements are the latest step in a decades-long effort to manage safety issues with the devices, which are primarily used for breast augmentation, the most common cosmetic surgical procedure in the U.S.
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UnitedHealthcare sues TeamHealth, alleges fraud UnitedHealthcare sues TeamHealth, alleges fraud UnitedHealthcare sues TeamHealth, alleges fraud
Private equity firm Blackstone bought TeamHealth for $6.1 billion in 2017.
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Encompass Health continues financial growth in third quarter Encompass Health continues financial growth in third quarter Encompass Health continues financial growth in third quarter
Encompass Health reported net operating revenue of $1.3 billion during the third quarter of 2021, a 9.4% increase from the previous year.
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New Jersey hospital mandates boosters for J&J vaccine recipientsNew Jersey hospital mandates boosters for J&J vaccine recipientsNew Jersey hospital mandates boosters for J&J vaccine recipients
University Hospital will require 270 employees to get COVID-19 booster shots by Dec. 24.
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Aetna to cover multi-million dollar gene therapiesAetna to cover multi-million dollar gene therapiesAetna to cover multi-million dollar gene therapies
Aetna expects gene therapies to add an additional $45 trillion to the healthcare industry between 2020 to 2024.
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5 things to know about Centene's new PBM5 things to know about Centene's new PBM5 things to know about Centene's new PBM
During the third quarter, Centene paid $229 million to transition from using the RxAdvance platform, according to an SEC filing.
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Former HHS official Eric Hargan to advise digital health startup AminoFormer HHS official Eric Hargan to advise digital health startup AminoFormer HHS official Eric Hargan to advise digital health startup Amino
The former deputy secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services will help the company navigate surprising billing and price transparency regulations.
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Pharma campaign cash delivered to key lawmakers with surgical precisionPharma campaign cash delivered to key lawmakers with surgical precisionPharma campaign cash delivered to key lawmakers with surgical precision
In the first half of this year Republicans and Democrats in Congress were virtually neck and neck in pulling in drug industry money, according to a KHN analysis of campaign contributions.
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Ex-Montefiore exec files gender-discrimination suit over firingEx-Montefiore exec files gender-discrimination suit over firingEx-Montefiore exec files gender-discrimination suit over firing
The New York system's former chief strategy officer claims she was fired without notice or cause.
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Ex-Novant exec wins $10 million 'reverse discrimination' lawsuitEx-Novant exec wins $10 million 'reverse discrimination' lawsuitEx-Novant exec wins $10 million 'reverse discrimination' lawsuit
A former top executive at Novant Health claimed in a 2019 lawsuit that he lost his job due to efforts to diversify top leadership positions. A jury just awarded him $10 million.
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Wyoming lawmakers to mull penalties for requiring vaccinesWyoming lawmakers to mull penalties for requiring vaccinesWyoming lawmakers to mull penalties for requiring vaccines
Requiring workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 would result in up to $10 million in fines and at least $500,000 in damages under bills Wyoming lawmakers will consider in a rare special session that began Tuesday.
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Merck agrees to let other drug makers make its COVID pillMerck agrees to let other drug makers make its COVID pillMerck agrees to let other drug makers make its COVID pill
The move will help millions of people in poorer countries get access to the potentially life-saving drug, a United Nations-backed public health organization said on Wednesday.
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இந்த 'ஒரு செயல்' உங்க இரத்த அழுத்தத்தை குறைத்து இதயநோய் & பக்கவாதம் ஏற்படாமல் பாதுகாக்குமாம்!இந்த 'ஒரு செயல்' உங்க இரத்த அழுத்தத்தை குறைத்து இதயநோய் & பக்கவாதம் ஏற்படாமல் பாதுகாக்குமாம்!
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உங்களுக்கு முடி உதிர்வு அதிகமாக இருக்கா? அப்ப இந்த ஆரோக்கிய பிரச்சினைகள் இருக்க வாய்ப்பிருக்காம்... உஷார்!உங்களுக்கு முடி உதிர்வு அதிகமாக இருக்கா? அப்ப இந்த ஆரோக்கிய பிரச்சினைகள் இருக்க வாய்ப்பிருக்காம்... உஷார்!
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யாரெல்லாம் மஞ்சள் பால் குடிக்கக்கூடாது தெரியுமா?யாரெல்லாம் மஞ்சள் பால் குடிக்கக்கூடாது தெரியுமா?
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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Emails reveal dismay, anger over vaccine chief's firingEmails reveal dismay, anger over vaccine chief's firingEmails reveal dismay, anger over vaccine chief's firing
The firing of Tennessee's former vaccination director caught the state's top health leaders off guard and sent them scrambling for answers as the health commissioner fumed over the praise coworkers heaped on the ousted employee, documents show.
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Enforcement of indoor vaccine mandates proves uneven in USEnforcement of indoor vaccine mandates proves uneven in USEnforcement of indoor vaccine mandates proves uneven in US
Ticket agents dutifully ascertain the vaccination status of everyone passing through the turnstile at pro sports venues in some cities from Seattle and New York, and restaurant hosts do the same in many places. In other locations, vaccine checks are cursory at best. Sometimes it's practically done on the honor system.
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Premier, Resilinc collaborate to boost supply chain sustainabilityPremier, Resilinc collaborate to boost supply chain sustainabilityPremier, Resilinc collaborate to boost supply chain sustainability
Premier gains a partner for its plans to use technology and data to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
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5 things about DOJ's upcoding allegations against Kaiser5 things about DOJ's upcoding allegations against Kaiser5 things about DOJ's upcoding allegations against Kaiser
Kaiser Permanente allegedly coerced employees to upcode claims for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries, resulting in an estimated 75% error rate, according to a new complaint from the U.S. Justice Department.
The federal government intervened in six related lawsuits in July and filed a complaint Monday, outlining how Kaiser physicians allegedly changed medical records often months after care was provided to boost the Oakland, California-based integrated health system's Medicare Advantage reimbursement. More than half of Kaiser physicians said they were forced to add diagnoses they did not consider, evaluate or treat, according to one of the whistleblowers and former Kaiser medical coder, Randi Osinek.
Kaiser officials said the system is compliant with MA requirements and will defend itself against the lawsuits alleging otherwise, noting nearly a decade of "strong performance" on CMS' risk adjustment audits.
"Our policies and practices represent well-reasoned and good-faith interpretations of sometimes vague and incomplete guidance from CMS," Kaiser said in a statement.
Here are five things to know about the DOJ's complaint:
1. Kaiser allegedly targeted atherosclerosis of the aorta, or hardening of the arteries, as a potential area with a "high rate of reimbursement." The Permanente Medical Group in Northern California allegedly told facilities that beginning in 2012, 40% of their bonuses would be based on how well they coded these conditions. An email cited in the complaint between executives reads: "We are missing a $40M opportunity. In the current reality of contracting revenue stream, this would become devastating to us. What are our steps to improve? How can we tweak the environment or create habits to take us to 100%? Can we find out from the bright spots on how they do it? How do we rally the herd. Everybody join in the discussion. $40M is no chump change."
2. Some employees allegedly referred to Kaiser's rush to capture as many diagnoses as possible as the "dash for cash." Kaiser would orchestrate "coding parties," where physicians would scan lists of diagnoses and add them to their patient visit records, according to the complaint.
3. Insurers have been known to perform retrospective chart reviews for Medicare Advantage cases to maximize reimbursement, court documents show. Identifying and documenting additional diagnosis codes to send to CMS for risk-adjustment payment is legal, as long as there is supporting documentation. Providers claim that they are appropriately coding after years of "under-coding," while critics argue that they are bilking the system.
4. Kaiser allegedly did not conduct chart reviews for patients for whom they could not receive risk-adjustment payments. According to the complaint, Dr. Teresa Welsh, the medical director of coding for Kaiser's Colorado medical group, allegedly wrote to clinician supervisors that physicians should not "spend more than one minute a query" because responding to queries was "like doing a refill request" and that she could do "two a minute." Each added diagnosis was allegedly worth approximately $3,000 to Kaiser.
5. Some of the diagnoses that Kaiser allegedly added via the chart reviews did not even exist; many allegedly did not require or affect patient care or treatment. These chart reviews were often added months or even a year or more after the visit so that Kaiser could get risk-adjusted payments for the newly added diagnoses, according to the complaint.
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Cerner creates new division to sell data, research services for clinical trialsCerner creates new division to sell data, research services for clinical trialsCerner creates new division to sell data, research services for clinical trials
A new unit called Enviza brings together Cerner's data business with the life sciences expertise of its Kantar Health operation.
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DaVita must limit M&A activity in Utah, FTC saysDaVita must limit M&A activity in Utah, FTC saysDaVita must limit M&A activity in Utah, FTC says
The Federal Trade Commission has taken a tougher stance on DaVita, requiring the dialysis chain to report any proposed acquisitions across Utah.
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FDA advisers back Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young kidsFDA advisers back Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young kidsFDA advisers back Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young kids
A panel of U.S. health advisers endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, moving the U.S. closer to beginning vaccinations in children ages 5 to 11.
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Direct primary care, with a touch of Robin HoodDirect primary care, with a touch of Robin HoodDirect primary care, with a touch of Robin Hood
Some doctors, sick of mainstream healthcare’s red tape, are finding refuge in practices that combine concierge medicine with charity care.
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Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer's growth agenda calls for rapid accelerationWalgreens CEO Roz Brewer's growth agenda calls for rapid accelerationWalgreens CEO Roz Brewer's growth agenda calls for rapid acceleration
Here's what makes the new CEO's growth target so ambitious.
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Pandemic nursing shortage poised to keep plaguing hospital financesPandemic nursing shortage poised to keep plaguing hospital financesPandemic nursing shortage poised to keep plaguing hospital finances
A new report from Moody's highlights the financial troubles hospitals will have in returning to pre-pandemic margins, mainly because of nursing shortages.
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Cigna leans on MDLive for new virtual-first planCigna leans on MDLive for new virtual-first planCigna leans on MDLive for new virtual-first plan
UnitedHealth Group, Centene and Aetna have all also launched virtual-first plans recently.
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உங்க இதயத்தை ஆரோக்கியமாவும் சர்க்கரை அளவை சரியாக நிர்வகிக்கவும் 'இந்த' ஒரு பொருள் போதுமாம்!உங்க இதயத்தை ஆரோக்கியமாவும் சர்க்கரை அளவை சரியாக நிர்வகிக்கவும் 'இந்த' ஒரு பொருள் போதுமாம்!
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இந்த அறிகுறிகளில் ஒன்று இருந்தாலும் உங்களுக்கு முடக்குவாதம் வரப்போகுதாம்... உடனே டாக்டர பாருங்க...! இந்த அறிகுறிகளில் ஒன்று இருந்தாலும் உங்களுக்கு முடக்குவாதம் வரப்போகுதாம்... உடனே டாக்டர பாருங்க...!
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மலச்சிக்கல் பிரச்சனையால் மலம் கழிக்கும்போது இப்படி இருக்கா? உடனே நீங்க மருத்துவரை சந்திக்கணுமாம்! மலச்சிக்கல் பிரச்சனையால் மலம் கழிக்கும்போது இப்படி இருக்கா? உடனே நீங்க மருத்துவரை சந்திக்கணுமாம்!
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இந்த உணவுகள் டெங்குவை குணப்படுத்துவது மட்டுமின்றி அது வராமல் தடுக்கவும் உதவும்னு ஆய்வுகள் சொல்லுதாம்...! இந்த உணவுகள் டெங்குவை குணப்படுத்துவது மட்டுமின்றி அது வராமல் தடுக்கவும் உதவும்னு ஆய்வுகள் சொல்லுதாம்...!
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தீபாவளி அன்று ஏன் கட்டாயம் நல்லெண்ணெய் குளியல் எடுக்க வேண்டும் தெரியுமா?தீபாவளி அன்று ஏன் கட்டாயம் நல்லெண்ணெய் குளியல் எடுக்க வேண்டும் தெரியுமா?
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Monday, October 25, 2021
Kindred Healthcare CEO to step down post-acquisition Kindred Healthcare CEO to step down post-acquisition Kindred Healthcare CEO to step down post-acquisition
LifePoint Health, which operates 87 hospitals, signed a definitive agreement in June to acquire Kindred Healthcare.
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HCA names new chief clinical officerHCA names new chief clinical officerHCA names new chief clinical officer
Dr. Michael Cuffe replaces Dr. Jonathan Perlin, who is leaving his posts as HCA Healthcare's president of clinical operations and chief medical officer to lead The Joint Commission.
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Federal court rules against nursing homes in COVID-19 cases Federal court rules against nursing homes in COVID-19 cases Federal court rules against nursing homes in COVID-19 cases
A ruling by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals against two nursing homes in New Jersey is the first step in determining how COVID-19 cases will be handled by courts.
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COVID cases falling, but trouble signs arise as winter looms COVID cases falling, but trouble signs arise as winter looms COVID cases falling, but trouble signs arise as winter looms
COVID-19 deaths nationally have been ticking up over the past few weeks, and some rural hospitals are showing signs of strain, and cold weather is setting in.
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Purchaser Business Group on Health launches PBMPurchaser Business Group on Health launches PBMPurchaser Business Group on Health launches PBM
The employer-led coalition aims to build a more transparent drug pricing model that prioritizes clinical efficacy.
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Fresh faces, fewer tools: Meet the new public health leaders fighting COVIDFresh faces, fewer tools: Meet the new public health leaders fighting COVIDFresh faces, fewer tools: Meet the new public health leaders fighting COVID
Nationally, KHN and AP have documented that more than 300 public health leaders, weary of abuse and of their expertise being questioned, have resigned or retired as the country struggles to recover from the worst pandemic in a century.
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'These findings boggle my mind': Audit rips apart Florida program created to aid brain-damaged kids'These findings boggle my mind': Audit rips apart Florida program created to aid brain-damaged kids'These findings boggle my mind': Audit rips apart Florida program created to aid brain-damaged kids
An audit found families got little support from NICA, a program set up to help care for brain-damaged kids. A Miami Herald/ProPublica investigation previously showed that NICA amassed a fortune while arbitrarily denying children care.
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Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11Moderna says its low-dose COVID shot works for kids 6 to 11
Preliminary results showed vaccinated children developed virus-fighting antibodies similar to levels that young adults produce after full-strength shots, Moderna said in a news release.
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3 states limit nursing home profits in bid to improve care3 states limit nursing home profits in bid to improve care3 states limit nursing home profits in bid to improve care
Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York are taking unprecedented steps to ensure they get what they pay for, after the devastating impact of COVID-19 exposed problems with staffing and infection control in nursing homes.
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Mobile addiction treatment draws investor flurryMobile addiction treatment draws investor flurryMobile addiction treatment draws investor flurry
Executives at Workit Health Inc. last week announced a Series C fundraising effort that totaled $118 million from a variety of investors.
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FDA says Pfizer COVID vaccine looks effective for young kidsFDA says Pfizer COVID vaccine looks effective for young kidsFDA says Pfizer COVID vaccine looks effective for young kids
Federal health regulators said late Friday that kid-size doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine appear highly effective at preventing symptomatic infections in elementary school children and caused no unexpected safety issues, as the U.S. weighs beginning vaccinations in youngsters.
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Cedars-Sinai, Houston Methodist to deploy new tools from AmazonCedars-Sinai, Houston Methodist to deploy new tools from AmazonCedars-Sinai, Houston Methodist to deploy new tools from Amazon
Amazon next month will release a set of voice applications for patients to use while in the hospital through its Alexa Smart Properties division. The new offering grew out of work Amazon did with hospitals and health systems during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Florida's top doctor refuses mask, is told to leave meetingFlorida's top doctor refuses mask, is told to leave meetingFlorida's top doctor refuses mask, is told to leave meeting
Florida's top health official was asked to leave a meeting after refusing to wear a mask at the office of a state senator who told him she had a serious medical condition, officials have confirmed.
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உங்க குழந்தை தொட்டதுக்கு எல்லாம் அழுவுதா? பயப்படுதா? அப்படினா... நீங்க இத செய்யுங்க...! உங்க குழந்தை தொட்டதுக்கு எல்லாம் அழுவுதா? பயப்படுதா? அப்படினா... நீங்க இத செய்யுங்க...!
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இந்த உணவு முறையை ஃபாலோ பண்ணுறவங்களுக்கு இதய நோய் வராதாம்... நீண்ட காலம் ஆரோக்கியமா இருப்பாங்களாம்! இந்த உணவு முறையை ஃபாலோ பண்ணுறவங்களுக்கு இதய நோய் வராதாம்... நீண்ட காலம் ஆரோக்கியமா இருப்பாங்களாம்!
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திடீரென உங்க உடல் எடை குறையுது மற்றும் அதிகரிக்குதுனா... அதுக்கு இந்த நோய் காரணமா இருக்கலாமாம்! திடீரென உங்க உடல் எடை குறையுது மற்றும் அதிகரிக்குதுனா... அதுக்கு இந்த நோய் காரணமா இருக்கலாமாம்!
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பாலில் 'இத' ஊற வைத்து சாப்பிட்டால் விந்தணுக்கள் இருமடங்கு அதிகரிக்குமாம்...பாலில் 'இத' ஊற வைத்து சாப்பிட்டால் விந்தணுக்கள் இருமடங்கு அதிகரிக்குமாம்...
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நிபுணர்கள் சொல்லும் இந்த வழியில் முட்டை சாப்பிடுவதுதான் உங்களுக்கு நல்லதாம்...! நிபுணர்கள் சொல்லும் இந்த வழியில் முட்டை சாப்பிடுவதுதான் உங்களுக்கு நல்லதாம்...!
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