13M people delayed or didn't fill prescription drugs pre-pandemic13M people delayed or didn't fill prescription drugs pre-pandemic13M people delayed or didn't fill prescription drugs pre-pandemic

13M people delayed or didn't fill prescription drugs pre-pandemic

More than one-quarter of Medicare beneficiaries and 5.3% of privately insured adults spent more than 1% of their household income on their out-of-pocket prescription drug costs.

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New York providers push for education-related reforms to combat nursing shortagesNew York providers push for education-related reforms to combat nursing shortagesNew York providers push for education-related reforms to combat nursing shortages

New York providers push for education-related reforms to combat nursing shortages

The proposals include state tax credits for mentors and funding for residency programs.

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As omicron looms, U.S. is still battling the delta waveAs omicron looms, U.S. is still battling the delta waveAs omicron looms, U.S. is still battling the delta wave

As omicron looms, U.S. is still battling the delta wave

While all eyes are on the new and little-understood omicron variant, the delta form of the coronavirus isn't finished wreaking havoc in the U.S.

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Mental health startup Quartet Health teams up with Independence Health GroupMental health startup Quartet Health teams up with Independence Health GroupMental health startup Quartet Health teams up with Independence Health Group

Mental health startup Quartet Health teams up with Independence Health Group

The startup raised more than $60 million to support the new venture, building on an existing partnership between the two companies.

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Federal spending deal leaves looming Medicare cuts in placeFederal spending deal leaves looming Medicare cuts in placeFederal spending deal leaves looming Medicare cuts in place

Federal spending deal leaves looming Medicare cuts in place

Healthcare providers are frustrated that a plan to keep the government open that won't address reimbursement cuts that kick in next month.

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CVS, Microsoft partner on product developmentCVS, Microsoft partner on product developmentCVS, Microsoft partner on product development

CVS, Microsoft partner on product development

The partnership comes as more healthcare companies heighten their focus digitization. Insurers expect their technology budgets to rise 13.7% in 2022.

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Private insurers to cover at-home COVID-19 testsPrivate insurers to cover at-home COVID-19 testsPrivate insurers to cover at-home COVID-19 tests

Private insurers to cover at-home COVID-19 tests

The federal government will release more information on the scope of what private insurers have to cover in January.

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Northwell Health signs deal, launches platform for patient medical information Northwell Health signs deal, launches platform for patient medical information Northwell Health signs deal, launches platform for patient medical information

Northwell Health signs deal, launches platform for patient medical information

The provider plans to launch the patient engagement technology at various locations by the end of the year.

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Beyond the Byline: Feds ramp up scrutiny of private-equity backed healthcare providersBeyond the Byline: Feds ramp up scrutiny of private-equity backed healthcare providersBeyond the Byline: Feds ramp up scrutiny of private-equity backed healthcare providers

Beyond the Byline: Feds ramp up scrutiny of private-equity backed healthcare providers

Modern Healthcare Senior Hospital Operations Reporter Alex Kacik and Senior Hospital Finance Reporter Tara Bannow talk about private equity interests in healthcare and how federal regulators are targeting False Claims Act cases.

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Biden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaignBiden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaignBiden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaign

Biden launching winter COVID-19 booster, testing campaign

The plan includes a requirement for private insurers to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests and a tightening of testing requirements for people entering the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.

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Data hacked for 400,000 Planned Parenthood LA patientsData hacked for 400,000 Planned Parenthood LA patientsData hacked for 400,000 Planned Parenthood LA patients

Data hacked for 400,000 Planned Parenthood LA patients

A hacker installed computer malware between Oct. 9 and Oct. 17 and “exfiltrated" files containing patient information including procedures they may have undergone, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles warned Tuesday.

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Nomad Health CEO on how tech can help lighten the burden on medical workersNomad Health CEO on how tech can help lighten the burden on medical workersNomad Health CEO on how tech can help lighten the burden on medical workers

Nomad Health CEO on how tech can help lighten the burden on medical workers

Let healthcare employees focus on the jobs only people can do, Dr. Alexi Nazem said.

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Hospitals refused to offer Ivermectin. Political pressure followed.Hospitals refused to offer Ivermectin. Political pressure followed.Hospitals refused to offer Ivermectin. Political pressure followed.

Hospitals refused to offer Ivermectin. Political pressure followed.

Even before the pandemic, the healthcare industry led the nation in nonfatal workplace violence. COVID has made the problem worse, leading to hospital security upgrades, staff training and calls for increased federal regulation.

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காலையில் வெறும் வயிற்றில் இந்த உணவுகளை சாப்பிடுவது விஷம் சாப்பிடுவதற்கு சமமாம்... உஷார்...காலையில் வெறும் வயிற்றில் இந்த உணவுகளை சாப்பிடுவது விஷம் சாப்பிடுவதற்கு சமமாம்... உஷார்...

ஒரு நாளில் காலை உணவு மிகவும் இன்றியமையாதது. காலை உணவை உண்டால் தான் நாள் முழுவதும் தேவையான ஆற்றல் உடலுக்கு கிடைக்கும். ஆனால் பெரும்பாலான மக்கள் காலை உணவைத் தவிர்ப்பதோடு, காலை உணவாக உண்ணும் உணவுகளில் தவறுகளை செய்கின்றனர். குறிப்பாக ஆரோக்கியமான சில உணவுகளை நாம் வெறும் வயிற்றில் சாப்பிடக்கூடாது. அப்படி சாப்பிடுவது விஷயம் சாப்பிடுவதற்கு சமமாகும்.

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இந்தியாவின் கொரோனா தடுப்பூசிகள் புதிய கொரோனா பிறழ்வான ஓமிக்ரானைத் தடுக்குமா? ஆய்வுகள் சொல்வது என்ன? இந்தியாவின் கொரோனா தடுப்பூசிகள் புதிய கொரோனா பிறழ்வான ஓமிக்ரானைத் தடுக்குமா? ஆய்வுகள் சொல்வது என்ன?

புதிய கோவிட்பிறழ்வான ஓமிக்ரானின் தோற்றம் உலகம் முழுவதும் எச்சரிக்கை மணிகளை எழுப்பியுள்ளது மட்டுமல்லாமல், அதன் கணிக்க முடியாத தன்மை மற்றும் அதைச் சுற்றியுள்ள ஆதாரங்கள் இல்லாததால் குழப்பமான நிகழ்வுகளுக்கு வழிவகுத்துள்ளது. தென்னாப்பிரிக்காவில் முதன்முதலில் கண்டறியப்பட்ட மாறுபாடு, இப்போது "கவலைக்குரிய மாறுபாடு" என்று அறிவிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது, அதாவது இது பரவும் தன்மை, நோயின் தீவிரம் அல்லது தடுப்பூசிகளால் தூண்டப்படும் ஆன்டிபாடிகளுக்கு

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Biden says HIV/AIDS strategy needs to confront inequityBiden says HIV/AIDS strategy needs to confront inequityBiden says HIV/AIDS strategy needs to confront inequity

Biden says HIV/AIDS strategy needs to confront inequity

The new strategy asserts that over generations "structural inequities have resulted in racial and ethnic health disparities that are severe, far-reaching, and unacceptable."

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South Africa's new COVID cases double in 1 day amid omicronSouth Africa's new COVID cases double in 1 day amid omicronSouth Africa's new COVID cases double in 1 day amid omicron

South Africa's new COVID cases double in 1 day amid omicron

Scientists in South Africa said they are bracing for a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases following the discovery of the new omicron variant.

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After a disappointing Q3, Bright Health banks on health services businessAfter a disappointing Q3, Bright Health banks on health services businessAfter a disappointing Q3, Bright Health banks on health services business

After a disappointing Q3, Bright Health banks on health services business

NeueHealth's revenue guidance represents a 66.7% increase from the $1.2 billion it previously forecast.

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CMMI drops program on improving care for the seriously ill CMMI drops program on improving care for the seriously ill CMMI drops program on improving care for the seriously ill

CMMI drops program on improving care for the seriously ill

The agency said its recruitment method wouldn't attract enough participants to test the model.

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Orlando Health launches behavioral health joint venture with Acadia Healthcare Orlando Health launches behavioral health joint venture with Acadia Healthcare Orlando Health launches behavioral health joint venture with Acadia Healthcare

Orlando Health launches behavioral health joint venture with Acadia Healthcare

Not-for-profit Orlando Health and Acadia Healthcare have formed a joint venture in which Acadia will manage Orlando Health's inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services.

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