Duke estimates 15% of breast cancer cases overdiagnosed, less than previously thoughtDuke estimates 15% of breast cancer cases overdiagnosed, less than previously thoughtDuke estimates 15% of breast cancer cases overdiagnosed, less than previously thought

Duke estimates 15% of breast cancer cases overdiagnosed, less than previously thought

Duke University researchers estimate that one in seven women with mammography-detected breast cancer have a tumor that will likely never cause harm and are subsequently overtreated.

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Biden to announce nursing home reforms in State of the Union addressBiden to announce nursing home reforms in State of the Union addressBiden to announce nursing home reforms in State of the Union address

Biden to announce nursing home reforms in State of the Union address

President Joe Biden will call for improved safety and quality at nursing homes, which have faced scrutiny during the pandemic, and will take aim at corporate owners.

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ONC: 77% of info-blocking complaints accuse providersONC: 77% of info-blocking complaints accuse providersONC: 77% of info-blocking complaints accuse providers

ONC: 77% of info-blocking complaints accuse providers

HHS' Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has received 274 complaints against providers, software developers and other entities since the agency's information-blocking rule went into effect.

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Sicker patients meant higher operating income for Mayo ClinicSicker patients meant higher operating income for Mayo ClinicSicker patients meant higher operating income for Mayo Clinic

Sicker patients meant higher operating income for Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic said its patients were sicker and had to be hospitalized longer in 2021, contributing to the health system's $1.2 billion operating surplus.

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Cigna to allocate $450M to its venture arm as part of its growth strategyCigna to allocate $450M to its venture arm as part of its growth strategyCigna to allocate $450M to its venture arm as part of its growth strategy

Cigna to allocate $450M to its venture arm as part of its growth strategy

The company is also planning to spend $7 billion in capital on its share repurchase program this year, slightly less than its investment in 2021.

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The demise of single-payer in California trips up efforts in other statesThe demise of single-payer in California trips up efforts in other statesThe demise of single-payer in California trips up efforts in other states

The demise of single-payer in California trips up efforts in other states

The failure of single-payer healthcare legislation in California casts doubt on the ability of other states to pass government-run, universal healthcare. But activists in New York, Washington state, and elsewhere say they are taking lessons from California and changing their tactics.

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From Alabama to Utah, efforts to vaccinate Medicaid enrollees against COVID run into obstaclesFrom Alabama to Utah, efforts to vaccinate Medicaid enrollees against COVID run into obstaclesFrom Alabama to Utah, efforts to vaccinate Medicaid enrollees against COVID run into obstacles

From Alabama to Utah, efforts to vaccinate Medicaid enrollees against COVID run into obstacles

Inoculation rates remain low despite massive outreach efforts and incentives from federal and state programs and Medicaid plan operators, leaving many low-income people vulnerable to the virus.

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Study: Private equity linked to higher anesthesia costsStudy: Private equity linked to higher anesthesia costsStudy: Private equity linked to higher anesthesia costs

Study: Private equity linked to higher anesthesia costs

Anesthesia is administered over 100 million times annually and carries a high profit margin, presenting an easy target for corporate investment.

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Teladoc telehealth services roll out on Amazon's AlexaTeladoc telehealth services roll out on Amazon's AlexaTeladoc telehealth services roll out on Amazon's Alexa

Teladoc telehealth services roll out on Amazon's Alexa

Patients will be able to say, "Alexa, I want to talk to a doctor," to connect with Teladoc Health's call center. It's the latest example of Amazon adding health services to its voice assistant.

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அரிசியில் இருக்கும் ஆரோக்கியமற்ற கார்போஹைட்ரேட்டை நீக்க இந்த ஒரு பொருளை சேர்த்து சமைத்தால் போதுமாம்! அரிசியில் இருக்கும் ஆரோக்கியமற்ற கார்போஹைட்ரேட்டை நீக்க இந்த ஒரு பொருளை சேர்த்து சமைத்தால் போதுமாம்!

எடை இழப்பு என்று வரும்போது, ​​எல்லோரும் பேசும் பொதுவான காரணி கார்போஹைட்ரேட்டுகளைத் தவிர்ப்பதன் மூலம் கலோரிகளைக் கட்டுப்படுத்துவதாகும். மக்கள் பெரும்பாலும் தங்கள் உணவில் சமரசம் செய்துகொண்டு, அந்த கூடுதல் அளவுகளை இழக்க அவர்கள் விரும்புவதைத் தவிர்க்கிறார்கள், நிபுணர்கள் இது ஆரோக்கியமான நடைமுறை அல்ல என்று கருதுகின்றனர். கார்போஹைட்ரேட் அதிகம் இருப்பதாலேயே பலரும் அரிசி சாதத்தை தவிர்க்குமாறு

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