House Democrats, led by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), have formally introduced their “Medicare-for-all” legislation. The bill, which would ensure coverage for almost every medical
Month: February 2019
Viewpoints: Time To Really Research Nutrition, The Top Cause Of Poor Health; HHS Has To Ensure African Americans Finally Get Help With Alzheimer’s
Opinion writers weigh in on these health care issues and others. The New York Times: We Need Better Answers On Nutrition Poor nutrition is a
Different Takes: ‘Medicare For All’ Is Not A Magic Pill Unless Cost Of Delivery Falls; Talk About Lowering Drug Prices Won’t Cut It
Editorial writers weigh in on efforts to improve quality of care and lower costs. Los Angeles Times: ‘Medicare For All’ Is Popular, But It’s
State Highlights: Failures By N.J. Nursing Center Leaders Led To Deaths Of 11 Children, Report Finds; 10 Babies Died In Arizona Following Outbreak Of Syphilis
Media outlets report on news from New Jersey, Arizona, California, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Wisconsin, Georgia, New York, Tennessee, Minnesota and Ohio. The Associated Press:
From The State Capitols: Suicide Prevention Training; Children’s Mental Health; Surprise Medical Bills; Cost Transparency; And School Safety
News from state legislatures comes from New Hampshire, Iowa, Texas, Florida and Georgia. Concord (N.H.) Monitor: House Passes Mandatory Suicide Prevention Training Along With
Are Safe Consumption Sites Really Illegal? No Easy Answer, As Advocates In Mass. Hope To Open Center
Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts and elsewhere have said federal law prohibits such facilities that are allowed in 66 countries, including Canada. Other legal experts
This Stem Cell Treatment Was Billed As A Miracle Cure. Then People Started Getting Sick.
Companies are advertising the use of umbilical cord blood, saying the treatment is “as miraculous as the birth of a child itself” and “stimulates
Smartphones, Prevalence Of SUVs Cited As Possible Factors In Sharp Rise Of U.S. Pedestrian Deaths
An estimated 6,227 people died on foot from car crashes nationwide last year, the most since 1990. “The alarm bells continue to sound on
Rising Threat Of Misinformation Surrounding Measles Vaccinations Must Be Countered By Doctors, Officials Testify
“We shouldn’t be criticizing people who get this information that’s false because they may not know it’s false,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci, infectious disease
CDC Finds That Progress Against HIV Epidemic Plateaued In Recent Years
The report comes just weeks after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious plan to end the crisis. “Now is the time for our Nation
There’s A New ‘Medicare-For-All’ Bill In The House. Why Does It Matter?
Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). Members of the House on Wednesday offered their version of a “Medicare-for-all” bill
Detention Centers In California Lack Oversight And Proper Care, Reports Find
Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). Staff members at immigration detention centers in California delayed medical appointments for patients
Viewpoints: Big Pharma Should Stop Gearing Up To Fight ‘Medicare For All’; Opioid Epidemic Is Devastating All Communities, Not Just White Ones
Editorial pages focus on these health issues and others. Stat: Pharma And Biotech Should Embrace ‘Medicare For All,’ Not Defeat ItAs a growing pantheon
Different Takes: New Abortion Rule Is An Assault On Health Care Work Force; Finally, Planned Parenthood Is Exposed For What It Really Is
Opinion writers weigh in the recent decision by the Trump Administration and other women’s health topics. NBC News: Trump’s New Abortion Rule Is An
Perspectives: Drugmakers Claim They’re Pumping Profits Back Into Development But A Closer Look Shows Otherwise
Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues. The New York Times: How High Drug Prices Inflate C.E.O.S’ PayDrug company executives faced tough questions from Congress
Could A Netflix-Like Subscription Service Be The Answer To Curbing High Drug Prices?
News outlets report on stories related to pharmaceutical pricing. Stateline: A Netflix Model For Hepatitis C: One Price, Unlimited MedsTwo states fighting an escalating
State Highlights: UC Hospital Workers Could Strike Again After Talks Stall; Mass. Needs To Improve Its Game To Become Digital Health Care Epicenter, Study Says
Media outlets report on news from California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Texas, Missouri, Ohio, Florida, Maryland and North Carolina. Sacramento Bee: 10,000 UC Hospital, Campus Workers
From The State Capitols: Birth Control Expansion; Surprise ER Bills; Hospital Restrictions; And Medical Marijuana
State legislature news comes from Iowa, California, Georgia and New Hampshire. Iowa Public Radio: Governor’s Proposal To Expand Birth Control Access Gets Initial Approval
Actress Selma Blair Shares Her Struggle With Multiple Sclerosis: ‘I Was Ashamed … It Was Killing Me.’
Selma Blair appeared at an Oscar party and talked to ABC’s Robin Roberts about the diagnosis she got in October. “It was a relief,”
A Bullying Management Style Doesn’t Pay Off In Long Run, So Why Do So Many Leaders Fit That Mold?
Stories of 2020 presidential hopeful Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s alleged harsh management style put a spotlight on bosses bullying their workers. Those who study management
Georgia Senate Approves Governor’s Plan To Expand Medicaid; Ohio Lawmaker Wants Stricter Work Requirements
Medicaid news comes out of Georgia, Ohio, Texas, Louisiana and Florida. Georgia Health News: Senate OKs Kemp’s Health Care Waiver PlanThe Georgia Senate approved
EPA Official Pushes Back On ‘Myth’ That Agency Is Soft On Polluters Following Report On Low Levels Of Fines, Inspections
Susan Bodine, assistant administrator of the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, said that EPA is achieving results by focusing on compliance over
Billing Clerk
Reporting to the Business Support Manager for Paediatric Specialties, you will be responsible for coding/ inputting of surgical billing. Your duties will includ…
Pharma Execs Dig In For A Fight Against Outraged Senators
Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). Senators got their first opportunity Tuesday to prod drugmakers about the wallet-emptying prices
Viewpoints: Big Pharma, Stop Grandstanding And Work To Lower Drug Prices; Did Guidelines About Increasing Carbs End Up Making Americans Fat?
Opinion writers weigh in on these health topics and others. Des Moines Register: Big Pharma, Help Us Lower Prescription Drug PricesIt’s not every day
State Highlights: Long Wait Times To See Specialists Already An Issue At NYC Public Hospitals; Scientific Cause Of Cancer Under Scrutiny In Calif. Roundup Trial
Media outlets report on news from New York, California, Kansas, Tennessee, Illinois, Ohio, Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Maryland and Washington. The Wall Street
From Salves To Sprays: CBD Comes In Many Popular Forms, But Claims ‘Are A Snake Oil In A Sense,’ Scientists Say
While it’s known that Cannabidiol is the part of the cannabis plant that won’t get you high, there are few trials to support claims
‘The Wave Is Starting To Turn Back’: Measles Outbreaks Becoming A Turning Point In Vaccination Wars
The outbreaks are sparking backlash against the movement that had been gaining traction in pockets across the country. Now more states are looking at
Package Of Bills Aims To Overhaul Troubled Texas Medicaid System
The legislation that involves increasing oversight and introducing more patient protections among other improvements was spurred by a Dallas Morning News investigation that uncovered
Medicare’s Innovation Chief Wants To ‘Blow Up’ Model For Paying Primary Care Physicians
Adam Boehler wants to introduce a new model that focuses on quality of care. That new model will be the first major test of