Colorado healthcare, prescription drug bills are now lawsColorado healthcare, prescription drug bills are now lawsColorado healthcare, prescription drug bills are now laws

Colorado healthcare, prescription drug bills are now laws

The law gives the state insurance commissioner the power to fine hospitals and healthcare providers.

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Sequencing study uncovers MERS-related COVID in Swiss batsSequencing study uncovers MERS-related COVID in Swiss batsSequencing study uncovers MERS-related COVID in Swiss bats

Sequencing study uncovers MERS-related COVID in Swiss bats

Researchers have identified dozens of DNA and RNA viruses in stationary and migratory bat species in Switzerland, including a coronavirus related to the MERS-CoV behind Middle East respiratory syndrome.

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5 goals in UnitedHealth Group's sustainability report5 goals in UnitedHealth Group's sustainability report5 goals in UnitedHealth Group's sustainability report

5 goals in UnitedHealth Group's sustainability report

Providing annual preventive care services, lowering costs and closing care gaps are all goals listed in UnitedHealth Group's 2020 Sustainability Report.

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COVID-19 cases rise in Missouri tourist areasCOVID-19 cases rise in Missouri tourist areasCOVID-19 cases rise in Missouri tourist areas

COVID-19 cases rise in Missouri tourist areas

Data from the state health department's COVID-19 dashboard on Wednesday showed 206 people hospitalized with the virus in southwestern Missouri — nearly double the 111 hospitalizations from that region at the start of May.

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Tenet to sell five hospitals to Steward Health Care for $1BTenet to sell five hospitals to Steward Health Care for $1BTenet to sell five hospitals to Steward Health Care for $1B

Tenet to sell five hospitals to Steward Health Care for $1B

Steward will acquire Coral Gables Hospital, Florida Medical Center, Hialeah Hospital, North Shore Medical Center and Palmetto General Hospital.

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Federal judge denies HHS request to toss 340B suitFederal judge denies HHS request to toss 340B suitFederal judge denies HHS request to toss 340B suit

Federal judge denies HHS request to toss 340B suit

AstraZeneca and other drugmakers have sued over an HHS advisory opinion that requires them to provide 340B drug discounts to contract pharmacies.

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AMA advocating for more funding, collaboration to care for COVID long haulersAMA advocating for more funding, collaboration to care for COVID long haulersAMA advocating for more funding, collaboration to care for COVID long haulers

AMA advocating for more funding, collaboration to care for COVID long haulers

AMA policy promises collaborations with educational institutions and improving information to provider on long haul COVID.

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Lawmakers applaud Beth Israel decision but call for transparency in its revampLawmakers applaud Beth Israel decision but call for transparency in its revampLawmakers applaud Beth Israel decision but call for transparency in its revamp

Lawmakers applaud Beth Israel decision but call for transparency in its revamp

Representatives for the New York hospital's surrounding district say Mount Sinai also must bring back disbanded services such as labor and delivery.

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U.S. drug spending to spike at least 8% by mid-2020s with new Alzheimer's drug U.S. drug spending to spike at least 8% by mid-2020s with new Alzheimer's drug U.S. drug spending to spike at least 8% by mid-2020s with new Alzheimer's drug

U.S. drug spending to spike at least 8% by mid-2020s with new Alzheimer's drug

The research group Altarum estimates spending on the drug Aduhelm will comprise more than 1% of all national health spending by the mid-2020s, despite limited proof of efficacy.

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Vaccine effort turns into slog as infectious variant spreadsVaccine effort turns into slog as infectious variant spreadsVaccine effort turns into slog as infectious variant spreads

Vaccine effort turns into slog as infectious variant spreads

While two of the states slammed hardest by the disaster, California and New York, celebrated their reopenings this week with fireworks and a multimillion-dollar drawing, hospitalizations in parts of Missouri are surging and cases are rising sharply in Texas.

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