UnitedHealth Group names new chief diversity, equity and inclusion officerUnitedHealth Group names new chief diversity, equity and inclusion officerUnitedHealth Group names new chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer

UnitedHealth Group names new chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer

UnitedHealth Group announced on Tuesday that Joy Fitzgerald will serve as the healthcare giant's new Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer.

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Biden administration pushes domestic pharmaceutical productionBiden administration pushes domestic pharmaceutical productionBiden administration pushes domestic pharmaceutical production

Biden administration pushes domestic pharmaceutical production

The White House recommended federal agencies invest more in drug manufacturing technology, boost transparency policies and work with international allies to stabilize the healthcare supply chain.

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ED visits decline during pandemic as patients access other avenues for careED visits decline during pandemic as patients access other avenues for careED visits decline during pandemic as patients access other avenues for care

ED visits decline during pandemic as patients access other avenues for care

Emergency department visits have decreased significantly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as patients have stayed home or sought other healthcare options to avoid the risk of infection.

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Colorado, national business groups plan to negotiate directly with hospitalsColorado, national business groups plan to negotiate directly with hospitalsColorado, national business groups plan to negotiate directly with hospitals

Colorado, national business groups plan to negotiate directly with hospitals

Local employers are joining two purchasing groups to launch a regional network of excellence, with the aim of negotiating directly with health systems to set prices for common procedures.

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New Louisiana law bans insurer practice known as white baggingNew Louisiana law bans insurer practice known as white baggingNew Louisiana law bans insurer practice known as white bagging

New Louisiana law bans insurer practice known as white bagging

Health insurers can no longer bypass Louisiana hospitals’ in-house pharmacies for physician-administered drugs in favor of using their own specialty pharmacies.

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How will insurers cover a new Alzheimer's drug?How will insurers cover a new Alzheimer's drug?How will insurers cover a new Alzheimer's drug?

How will insurers cover a new Alzheimer's drug?

Insurers will likely require pre-approval for brain scans needed to determine that the patient is a candidate for treatment, and the Biogen drug will cost $56,000 for a year's treatment.

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Teen COVID hospitalization spike spurs hospital mass vaccination effortTeen COVID hospitalization spike spurs hospital mass vaccination effortTeen COVID hospitalization spike spurs hospital mass vaccination effort

Teen COVID hospitalization spike spurs hospital mass vaccination effort

Hospitals invested in vaccination efforts to prevent future surges in teen COVID hospitalization, following April's near 116% rise in admissions. Many providers say these investments are critical.

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Kidney experts say it's time to remove race from medical algorithms. Doing so is complicated.Kidney experts say it's time to remove race from medical algorithms. Doing so is complicated.Kidney experts say it's time to remove race from medical algorithms. Doing so is complicated.

Kidney experts say it's time to remove race from medical algorithms. Doing so is complicated.

The race coefficient has recently come under fire for being imprecise, leading to potentially worse outcomes for Black patients and less chance of receiving a new kidney. But how best to assess a patient’s kidney function remains uncertain, and some medical experts say fixing this equation is only one step in creating more equitable care.

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WTO panel considers easing protections on COVID-19 vaccinesWTO panel considers easing protections on COVID-19 vaccinesWTO panel considers easing protections on COVID-19 vaccines

WTO panel considers easing protections on COVID-19 vaccines

More than 60 countries, including the United States and China, support the proposal for a temporary IP waiver on coronavirus vaccines.

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பானை போன்ற வயிறை வேகமாக குறைக்க உதவும் விஞ்ஞானரீதியாக நிருபிக்கப்பட்ட வழிகள் என்னென்ன தெரியுமா? பானை போன்ற வயிறை வேகமாக குறைக்க உதவும் விஞ்ஞானரீதியாக நிருபிக்கப்பட்ட வழிகள் என்னென்ன தெரியுமா?

பானை போன்று வீங்கிய வயிறு, வாயுத்தொல்லை மற்றும் வலி என நாம் அனைவரும் வயிறு வீக்கத்தின் இந்த பொதுவான அறிகுறிகளை நன்கு அறிவோம். இந்த பொதுவான செரிமான சிக்கல்களை அவ்வப்போது நாம் அனுபவிக்கிறோம், இது நமது அன்றாட நடவடிக்கைகளை மேற்கொள்வது கடினமாக்குகிறது. இது நாம் வெளியே செல்லும் போது பல அசௌகரியங்களை ஏற்படுத்துகிறது, மேலும் இறுக்கமான

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