Here's why mask mandates are falling across the U.S.Here's why mask mandates are falling across the U.S.Here's why mask mandates are falling across the U.S.

Here's why mask mandates are falling across the U.S.

The White House says talks are underway about how and when to move the country out of the emergency phase of the pandemic.

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CDC proposes softer guidance on opioid prescriptionsCDC proposes softer guidance on opioid prescriptionsCDC proposes softer guidance on opioid prescriptions

CDC proposes softer guidance on opioid prescriptions

The proposed changes would roll back some suggested limits on the drugs. Their publication opens a 60-day public comment period. The CDC will consider comments before finalizing the updated guidance.

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UCLA settles physician sexual abuse lawsuits for $243.6MUCLA settles physician sexual abuse lawsuits for $243.6MUCLA settles physician sexual abuse lawsuits for $243.6M

UCLA settles physician sexual abuse lawsuits for $243.6M

The women who accused Dr. James Heap of sexual abuse during medical exams will received $1.2 million each.

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Banner|Aetna forms partnership with type 2 diabetes reversal companyBanner|Aetna forms partnership with type 2 diabetes reversal companyBanner|Aetna forms partnership with type 2 diabetes reversal company

Banner|Aetna forms partnership with type 2 diabetes reversal company

The insurer will employ Virta Health's diabetes treatment to help its members reach regular blood sugar levels without medication.

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COVID-19 pandemic, staffing shortages widen rural America's care desertsCOVID-19 pandemic, staffing shortages widen rural America's care desertsCOVID-19 pandemic, staffing shortages widen rural America's care deserts

COVID-19 pandemic, staffing shortages widen rural America's care deserts

Around half of 130 rural hospital executives said they had to suspend services or consider it due to nursing shortages.

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As even Dem states ease, Biden begins rethinking COVID rulesAs even Dem states ease, Biden begins rethinking COVID rulesAs even Dem states ease, Biden begins rethinking COVID rules

As even Dem states ease, Biden begins rethinking COVID rules

The White House said Wednesday it is beginning to prepare for a less-restrictive phase of the national COVID response in the face of growing impatience to ease up and turn toward post-pandemic normalcy.

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Revamped challenge to vaccine policy still has no legs, experts sayRevamped challenge to vaccine policy still has no legs, experts sayRevamped challenge to vaccine policy still has no legs, experts say

Revamped challenge to vaccine policy still has no legs, experts say

The revised challenge argues omicron changed circumstances and says CMS shouldn't require state surveyors to get vaccinated.

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As case counts fall, WHO chief warns "COVID isn't finished"As case counts fall, WHO chief warns "COVID isn't finished"As case counts fall, WHO chief warns "COVID isn't finished"

As case counts fall, WHO chief warns "COVID isn't finished"

The head of the WHO insisted Wednesday that “COVID isn't finished with us,” appealing for more support to fight the pandemic after his agency reported that case counts and deaths fell worldwide over the past week.

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Hospitals begin to limp out of the latest COVID-19 surgeHospitals begin to limp out of the latest COVID-19 surgeHospitals begin to limp out of the latest COVID-19 surge

Hospitals begin to limp out of the latest COVID-19 surge

The ebbing of the omicron surge has left in its wake postponed surgeries, exhausted staff members and uncertainty over whether this is the last big wave or whether another one lies ahead.

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Anthem expands digital health partnershipsAnthem expands digital health partnershipsAnthem expands digital health partnerships

Anthem expands digital health partnerships

The insurer aims to cover 10 million lives through its digital primary care by the end of the year.

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Report: Opioid fight needs new strategy, Cabinet leadershipReport: Opioid fight needs new strategy, Cabinet leadershipReport: Opioid fight needs new strategy, Cabinet leadership

Report: Opioid fight needs new strategy, Cabinet leadership

The U.S. needs a nimble, multipronged strategy and Cabinet-level leadership to counter its festering overdose epidemic, a bipartisan congressional commission advises.

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Proposed pay bump for Medicare Advantage could keep market strongProposed pay bump for Medicare Advantage could keep market strongProposed pay bump for Medicare Advantage could keep market strong

Proposed pay bump for Medicare Advantage could keep market strong

2023 could bring expansions and new entrants into Medicare Advantage, experts say, but others want action on overpayments.

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What Highmark's disclosure reveals about fraudulent billing claimsWhat Highmark's disclosure reveals about fraudulent billing claimsWhat Highmark's disclosure reveals about fraudulent billing claims

What Highmark's disclosure reveals about fraudulent billing claims

Pittsburgh's Highmark Health made the rare disclosure on Monday that it saved $245 million in 2021 by preventing instances of fraud, waste and abuse. The health insurer said its program has saved almost $1 billion since 2017.

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Tenet's postponed Conifer spin-off might not happen after allTenet's postponed Conifer spin-off might not happen after allTenet's postponed Conifer spin-off might not happen after all

Tenet's postponed Conifer spin-off might not happen after all

Tenet Healthcare leaders are considering whether it would be more beneficial to keep Conifer in-house rather than spinning it off as a separate subsidiary.

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Kentucky governor signs essential caregiver measure related to long-term care facilitiesKentucky governor signs essential caregiver measure related to long-term care facilitiesKentucky governor signs essential caregiver measure related to long-term care facilities

Kentucky governor signs essential caregiver measure related to long-term care facilities

The bill's goal is to prevent long-term care residents from feeling isolated from their families as the COVID-19 pandemic persists. The bill maintains designated in-person visits in those facilities.

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5 takeaways from new at-home COVID-19 test coverage guidelines5 takeaways from new at-home COVID-19 test coverage guidelines5 takeaways from new at-home COVID-19 test coverage guidelines

5 takeaways from new at-home COVID-19 test coverage guidelines

New federal guidelines clarify that insurers won't be punished for not providing direct-to-consumer tests during supply shortages.

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The Check Up: Dr. Shreya Kangovi of Penn MedicineThe Check Up: Dr. Shreya Kangovi of Penn MedicineThe Check Up: Dr. Shreya Kangovi of Penn Medicine

The Check Up: Dr. Shreya Kangovi of Penn Medicine

Dr. Shreya Kangovi, founding director of the Penn Center for Community Health Workers and an associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, joins The Check Up to talk about an innovative strategy for the wellbeing of marginalized communities.

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U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hits 900,000, sped by omicronU.S. death toll from COVID-19 hits 900,000, sped by omicronU.S. death toll from COVID-19 hits 900,000, sped by omicron

U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hits 900,000, sped by omicron

Propelled in part by the wildly contagious omicron variant, the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit 900,000 on Friday, less than two months after eclipsing 800,000.

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Bounties and bonuses leave small hospitals behind in staffing warsBounties and bonuses leave small hospitals behind in staffing warsBounties and bonuses leave small hospitals behind in staffing wars

Bounties and bonuses leave small hospitals behind in staffing wars

Already strained by the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals around the country are desperate to staff their facilities as the highly transmissible omicron variant spreads

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வேர்க்கடலையை 'இந்த' அளவுக்கு மேல சாப்பிட்டா உங்களுக்கு என்னென்ன பிரச்சனை ஏற்படும் தெரியுமா? வேர்க்கடலையை 'இந்த' அளவுக்கு மேல சாப்பிட்டா உங்களுக்கு என்னென்ன பிரச்சனை ஏற்படும் தெரியுமா?

குளிர்காலத்தில் மலை நேர ஸ்நாக்ஸ்சாக வேர்க்கடலையை எடுத்துக்கொள்வது உங்களுக்கு நல்லது. ஏனெனில், வேர்க்கடலையில் பல ஆரோக்கிய நன்மைகள் நிறைந்துள்ளன. சிறியவர்கள் முதல் பெரியவர்கள் வரை அனைவரும் இந்த சிற்றுண்டியை எடுத்துக்கொள்ளலாம். மேலும், உங்கள் ஓய்வு நேரத்தை ரசிக்க வேர்க்கடலையை விட சிறந்த சிற்றுண்டி வேறு உள்ளதா? ஒருவர் தங்களுக்குப் பிடித்தமான நிகழ்ச்சிகளை அல்லது தொடர்களை மணிக்கணக்காகப் பார்த்துக்கொண்டே

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