Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Arizona AG files first suit against Biden vaccine rulesArizona AG files first suit against Biden vaccine rulesArizona AG files first suit against Biden vaccine rules

Arizona AG files first suit against Biden vaccine rules

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich filed the first lawsuit Tuesday to block President Joe Biden's new vaccine requirements that could affect 100 million workers.



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Payer investment in virtual substance abuse treatment growsPayer investment in virtual substance abuse treatment growsPayer investment in virtual substance abuse treatment grows

Payer investment in virtual substance abuse treatment grows

By adding companies like Ria Health in-network, payers are looking to cut members' costly emergency room visits through chronic condition management.



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COVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progressCOVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progressCOVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progress

COVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progress

COVID-19 deaths and cases in the U.S. have climbed back to levels not seen since last winter, wiping out months of progress and potentially bolstering President Joe Biden’s argument for his sweeping new vaccination requirements.



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ICUs are filled with COVID — and regretICUs are filled with COVID — and regretICUs are filled with COVID — and regret

ICUs are filled with COVID — and regret

Unvaccinated people are filling intensive care beds and dying of COVID in record numbers in Tennessee and other Southern states.



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Mount Sinai uses Apple Watches to track healthcare worker resiliency during the pandemicMount Sinai uses Apple Watches to track healthcare worker resiliency during the pandemicMount Sinai uses Apple Watches to track healthcare worker resiliency during the pandemic

Mount Sinai uses Apple Watches to track healthcare worker resiliency during the pandemic

Researchers at Mount Sinai Health System used Apple Watches to study how healthcare workers in New York responded to stress last year.



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From flood barriers to hurricane-proof windows, a look at NY hospital resiliency projectsFrom flood barriers to hurricane-proof windows, a look at NY hospital resiliency projectsFrom flood barriers to hurricane-proof windows, a look at NY hospital resiliency projects

From flood barriers to hurricane-proof windows, a look at NY hospital resiliency projects

Projects underway include installing flood barriers and hurricane-proof windows.



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Georgia eyes new Medicaid contract. But how is the state managing managed care?Georgia eyes new Medicaid contract. But how is the state managing managed care?Georgia eyes new Medicaid contract. But how is the state managing managed care?

Georgia eyes new Medicaid contract. But how is the state managing managed care?

Georgia is among more than 40 states that have turned to managed-care companies to control Medicaid costs. These contracts are typically among the biggest in these states, with billions of government dollars going to insurance companies.



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Under pressure, Montana Hospital considers adding psych beds amid a shortageUnder pressure, Montana Hospital considers adding psych beds amid a shortageUnder pressure, Montana Hospital considers adding psych beds amid a shortage

Under pressure, Montana Hospital considers adding psych beds amid a shortage

Even if Bozeman Health adds inpatient psychiatric beds, the gaps in emergency mental healthcare could continue. Across Montana, such units routinely hit capacity and some struggle to find enough workers to staff them.



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Kentucky National Guard sending 300 members to hospitalsKentucky National Guard sending 300 members to hospitalsKentucky National Guard sending 300 members to hospitals

Kentucky National Guard sending 300 members to hospitals

The guard is activating 310 additional members in logistical roles to 21 hospitals across the state, the guard said in a media release. The effort began on Monday.



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Washington hospital execs: little capacity to help IdahoWashington hospital execs: little capacity to help IdahoWashington hospital execs: little capacity to help Idaho

Washington hospital execs: little capacity to help Idaho

Taya Briley, executive vice president of the Washington State Hospital Association, called the situation "very sobering" during a media briefing, saying Washington faces its worst COVID wave since the pandemic began — even before big recent events like fall fairs and a return to school.



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