A mild U.S. flu season is waning, but is it really over?A mild U.S. flu season is waning, but is it really over?A mild U.S. flu season is waning, but is it really over?

A mild U.S. flu season is waning, but is it really over?

This winter's mild flu season has faded to a trickle of cases in much of the U.S., but health officials aren't ready to call it over.

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What New York women's health startups are doing to improve Black maternal morbidityWhat New York women's health startups are doing to improve Black maternal morbidityWhat New York women's health startups are doing to improve Black maternal morbidity

What New York women's health startups are doing to improve Black maternal morbidity

Tech innovations and improved provider/patient education were pegged as sources for optimism.

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Optum launches program to lower specialty drug costs, streamline careOptum launches program to lower specialty drug costs, streamline careOptum launches program to lower specialty drug costs, streamline care

Optum launches program to lower specialty drug costs, streamline care

The Specialty Fusion program will seek to manage pharmacy and medical benefits and navigate prior authorization, using a single platform.

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Judge removes some physicians from Blue Cross Blue Shield antitrust lawsuitJudge removes some physicians from Blue Cross Blue Shield antitrust lawsuitJudge removes some physicians from Blue Cross Blue Shield antitrust lawsuit

Judge removes some physicians from Blue Cross Blue Shield antitrust lawsuit

The wording of previous settlements barred some physicians from recouping damages from ongoing litigation.

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Backlash brews as Walgreens restarts political contributionsBacklash brews as Walgreens restarts political contributionsBacklash brews as Walgreens restarts political contributions

Backlash brews as Walgreens restarts political contributions

The pharmacy chain pledged to halt donations to lawmakers who opposed Biden's certification as president. Walgreens is giving again, and some are not happy about it.

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FCC proposes changes to how it determines Rural Health Care Program rateFCC proposes changes to how it determines Rural Health Care Program rateFCC proposes changes to how it determines Rural Health Care Program rate

FCC proposes changes to how it determines Rural Health Care Program rate

The FCC's proposal would revise how the agency determines the rates that rural healthcare providers pay for telecom services.

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Medicare paid $6.6 billion in non-hospice care for hospice patientsMedicare paid $6.6 billion in non-hospice care for hospice patientsMedicare paid $6.6 billion in non-hospice care for hospice patients

Medicare paid $6.6 billion in non-hospice care for hospice patients

Federal watchdogs say Medicare may be paying twice for hospice services, and for-profit hospices play a large role.

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FTC votes against investigation into PBM business practicesFTC votes against investigation into PBM business practicesFTC votes against investigation into PBM business practices

FTC votes against investigation into PBM business practices

The Federal Trade Commission voted 2-2 against studying how the business practices of pharmacy benefit managers effect independent pharmacies.

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Lifespan, Care New England Health System merger blocked by FTC, state attorney generalLifespan, Care New England Health System merger blocked by FTC, state attorney generalLifespan, Care New England Health System merger blocked by FTC, state attorney general

Lifespan, Care New England Health System merger blocked by FTC, state attorney general

The merged health system would control at least 70% of the inpatient general acute care and inpatient behavioral health markets.

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Biden admin wants to replace the public charge ruleBiden admin wants to replace the public charge ruleBiden admin wants to replace the public charge rule

Biden admin wants to replace the public charge rule

The Biden adminsitration's version of the rule would not consider Medicaid use during permanent residency determinations.

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CHS projects better earnings, lower debt ratioCHS projects better earnings, lower debt ratioCHS projects better earnings, lower debt ratio

CHS projects better earnings, lower debt ratio

Community Health Systems updated its long-term goals during its investor call on Thursday. The company is holding itself to a higher earnings margin and lower debt ratio.

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Cerner and Social Security Administration collaborate on disability claims processCerner and Social Security Administration collaborate on disability claims processCerner and Social Security Administration collaborate on disability claims process

Cerner and Social Security Administration collaborate on disability claims process

The Social Security Administration asks healthcare providers for 15 million medical records annually, while making decisions on disability claims, a process Cerner hopes to streamline.

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உங்க உடல் எடையை குறைக்க நீங்க காலை உணவை தவிர்க்கணுமா? இல்ல இரவு உணவை தவிர்க்கணுமா? உங்க உடல் எடையை குறைக்க நீங்க காலை உணவை தவிர்க்கணுமா? இல்ல இரவு உணவை தவிர்க்கணுமா?

உடல் எடையை குறைப்பது என்பது இன்றைய இளைஞர்களிடம் சவாலான பணியாக உள்ளது. பல்வேறு காரணங்களால் உடல் எடை அதிகரிக்கிறது. இந்த உடல் பருமானால் குழந்தைகள் முதல் பெரியவர்கள் வரை அனைவரும் அவதிப்படுகிறார்கள். உடல் எடையை குறைக்க பல்வேறு வழிகள் உள்ளன. அவற்றில் ஒன்று இடைப்பட்ட உண்ணாவிரதம். இடைப்பட்ட உண்ணாவிரதம் (Intermittent fasting) என்பது வழக்கமாக சாப்பிடும் நேரத்திற்கு

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காம சூத்ரா டயட் என்றால் என்ன? அது எப்படி உங்கள் பாலியல் வாழ்க்கையை அற்புதமானதாக மாற்றும் தெரியுமா? காம சூத்ரா டயட் என்றால் என்ன? அது எப்படி உங்கள் பாலியல் வாழ்க்கையை அற்புதமானதாக மாற்றும் தெரியுமா?

இந்தியாவின் புகழ்பெற்ற புத்தகங்களில் காம சூத்ராவும் ஒன்று என்பதில் துளியும் சந்தேகமே வேண்டாம். பல மொழிகளில் மொழிபெயர்க்கப்பட்டுள்ள காம சூத்திரம் வெறுமனே காமம் மற்றும் உடலுறவு பற்றியது என்று நீங்கள் நினைத்தால் உங்கள் எண்ணம் முற்றிலும் தவறானதாகும். வெறும் உடலுறவு பற்றிய விஷயங்களுக்காக காம சூத்ரா இவ்வளவு புகழ் பெறவில்லை. காம சூத்ராவில் மக்களின்

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More virus rules fall as CDC hints at better times aheadMore virus rules fall as CDC hints at better times aheadMore virus rules fall as CDC hints at better times ahead

More virus rules fall as CDC hints at better times ahead

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said during a White House briefing Wednesday that the government is contemplating a change to its mask guidance in the coming weeks.

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Blue Cross of Louisiana faces class-action over national BlueCard ProgramBlue Cross of Louisiana faces class-action over national BlueCard ProgramBlue Cross of Louisiana faces class-action over national BlueCard Program

Blue Cross of Louisiana faces class-action over national BlueCard Program

The BlueCard Program requires providers contracted with Blue Cross Blue Shield Association affiliates to accept discounted rates negotiated by Blues plans from other states.

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Certain specialty pharmacy drugs double in price at hospitals, study findsCertain specialty pharmacy drugs double in price at hospitals, study findsCertain specialty pharmacy drugs double in price at hospitals, study finds

Certain specialty pharmacy drugs double in price at hospitals, study finds

While the cost differences between pharmacies and hospitals seem clear cut, some experts say the data doesn't highlight the complexities of hospital drug pricing.

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HHS floats $30B COVID-19 request with no new provider funding, senior senator saysHHS floats $30B COVID-19 request with no new provider funding, senior senator saysHHS floats $30B COVID-19 request with no new provider funding, senior senator says

HHS floats $30B COVID-19 request with no new provider funding, senior senator says

The American Hospital Association and other groups have requested further provider relief money to no avail so far.

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Inside the tactical tug of war over the controversial Alzheimer’s drugInside the tactical tug of war over the controversial Alzheimer’s drugInside the tactical tug of war over the controversial Alzheimer’s drug

Inside the tactical tug of war over the controversial Alzheimer’s drug

An epic battle is playing out behind the scenes over whether the government should pay for Aduhelm, an FDA-approved Alzheimer’s drug that scientists say has not been proven to work.

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Bright HealthCare CEO Simeon Schindelman to resignBright HealthCare CEO Simeon Schindelman to resignBright HealthCare CEO Simeon Schindelman to resign

Bright HealthCare CEO Simeon Schindelman to resign

The health insurance company now covers more than 1 million lives across commercial and Medicare plans, though its growth is shadowed by poor financial performance.

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Hartford Healthcare hit with second antitrust lawsuit over insurer contractsHartford Healthcare hit with second antitrust lawsuit over insurer contractsHartford Healthcare hit with second antitrust lawsuit over insurer contracts

Hartford Healthcare hit with second antitrust lawsuit over insurer contracts

A group of Connecticut residents alleged Hartford HealthCare used its monopoly status to impose all-or-nothing contracts on insurers, which have driven up prices.

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Anthem partners with digital therapeutic for virtual COVID careAnthem partners with digital therapeutic for virtual COVID careAnthem partners with digital therapeutic for virtual COVID care

Anthem partners with digital therapeutic for virtual COVID care

Anthem's Medicare Advantage members in New York and Connecticut will have access to an app developed by Sidekick Health.

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5 things to know about the private equity acquisition of Athenahealth5 things to know about the private equity acquisition of Athenahealth5 things to know about the private equity acquisition of Athenahealth

5 things to know about the private equity acquisition of Athenahealth

Bain Capital and Hellman & Friedman have closed their $17 billion deal to buy the software vendor Athenahealth.

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Senate confirms Biden's FDA pick despite political divisionsSenate confirms Biden's FDA pick despite political divisionsSenate confirms Biden's FDA pick despite political divisions

Senate confirms Biden's FDA pick despite political divisions

The FDA hasn’t had a permanent leader in more than a year despite playing a central role in the COVID-19 response effort, reviewing the vaccines, drugs and tests used to fight the pandemic.

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Florida failed to pay health claims for sick, needy childrenFlorida failed to pay health claims for sick, needy childrenFlorida failed to pay health claims for sick, needy children

Florida failed to pay health claims for sick, needy children

Florida failed for nearly three months to pay tens of thousands of healthcare claims due to software glitches blamed on the corporate merger of its two largest payment vendors, officials and executives said.

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Dr. Deborah Birx, COVID adviser under Trump, has a book dealDr. Deborah Birx, COVID adviser under Trump, has a book dealDr. Deborah Birx, COVID adviser under Trump, has a book deal

Dr. Deborah Birx, COVID adviser under Trump, has a book deal

Dr. Deborah Birx's memoir will focus on her contentious time as White House coronavirus task force coordinator in the administration of President Donald Trump.

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Officials: Hundreds in Connecticut need to be revaccinatedOfficials: Hundreds in Connecticut need to be revaccinatedOfficials: Hundreds in Connecticut need to be revaccinated

Officials: Hundreds in Connecticut need to be revaccinated

Officials said the efficacy of the doses might have been diminished because vials containing the vaccine were kept at a temperature below what is recommended.

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உடலில் இருக்கும் கெட்ட கொழுப்புகளை வேகமாக வெளியேற்ற இந்த சாதாரண விஷயங்கள சரியா பண்ணுங்க போதும்...! உடலில் இருக்கும் கெட்ட கொழுப்புகளை வேகமாக வெளியேற்ற இந்த சாதாரண விஷயங்கள சரியா பண்ணுங்க போதும்...!

கொலஸ்ட்ரால் என்பது இரத்தத்தில் காணப்படும் மெழுகு போன்ற ஒரு பொருளாகும், மேலும் இது உடலின் முக்கிய செயல்பாடுகளைச் செய்யத் தேவைப்படுகிறது. கொலஸ்ட்ராலில் இரண்டு வகைகள் உள்ளன - உயர் அடர்த்தி கொழுப்புப்புரதம் (HDL) மற்றும் குறைந்த அடர்த்தி கொழுப்புப்புரதம் (LDL). நல்ல கொலஸ்ட்ரால் என்றும் அழைக்கப்படும் எச்டிஎல், இதய ஆரோக்கியத்தை மேம்படுத்தும் அதே வேளையில், எல்டிஎல் அல்லது

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Provider groups ignite push to keep Direct Contracting modelProvider groups ignite push to keep Direct Contracting modelProvider groups ignite push to keep Direct Contracting model

Provider groups ignite push to keep Direct Contracting model

As progressives rail against Direct Contracting, sources say HHS is mulling the program's future.

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வாய் துர்நாற்றம் தாங்க முடியலையா? இந்த பொருட்களில் ஒன்றை வாயில் போட்டு மெல்லுங்க...உடனே சரியாகிரும்! வாய் துர்நாற்றம் தாங்க முடியலையா? இந்த பொருட்களில் ஒன்றை வாயில் போட்டு மெல்லுங்க...உடனே சரியாகிரும்!

இரவில் பாக்டீரியாக்களின் உருவாக்கம் காரணமாக நாம் எழுந்திருக்கும் போது நமது சுவாசம் பொதுவாக காலையில் துர்நாற்றம் வீசுகிறது. இது ஒரு பொதுவான பிரச்சினை மற்றும் நாம் அனைவரும் அதை சமாளிக்க போராடுகிறோம் ஆனால் சிலருக்கு தொடர்ந்து வாய் துர்நாற்றம் இருக்கும், குறிப்பாக அவர்கள் சந்திப்பின் போது அல்லது நண்பர்களுடன் வெளியில் இருக்கும்போது மிகவும் சங்கடமாக இருக்கும். வாய்

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உங்களுக்கு காலை எழுந்தவுடன் இந்த பிரச்சினை இருந்தால் உங்களுக்கு புற்றுநோய் இருக்க வாய்ப்பிருக்காம்..!உங்களுக்கு காலை எழுந்தவுடன் இந்த பிரச்சினை இருந்தால் உங்களுக்கு புற்றுநோய் இருக்க வாய்ப்பிருக்காம்..!

புற்றுநோய் என்பது உலகின் மிகவும் கொடிய நோய்களில் ஒன்றாகும், இது துரதிர்ஷ்டவசமாக ஆரம்பத்தில் எந்த அறிகுறிகளையும் காட்டாது. பிப்ரவரி 3, 2022 அன்று வெளியிடப்பட்ட உலக சுகாதார அமைப்பின் (WHO) சமீபத்திய தகவலின்படி, புற்றுநோய் உலகளவில் இறப்புக்கான முக்கிய காரணமாகும், 2020 இல் கிட்டத்தட்ட 10 மில்லியன் இறப்புகள் அல்லது ஆறு இறப்புகளில் ஒன்றுக்கு புற்றுநோய் காரணமாக

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