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U.S. drug stores say pharmacist work action had minimal impact

Thu, 2023-11-02 10:42 — mike kraft

CVS and Walgreens say pharmacist work action had minimal impact CVS Health Corp and Walgreens Boots Alliance on Wednesday said that a work action by some U.S. pharmacists this week had minimal impact on operations, with most stores remaining open. Reuters Reuters

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Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Causes Chaos in Some States

Thu, 2023-11-02 10:32 — mike kraft

‘Worse Than People Can Imagine’: Medicaid ‘Unwinding’ Breeds Chaos in States - KFF Health News As Medicaid programs across the nation review enrollees' status in the wake of the pandemic, patients struggle to navigate the upheaval. khnkytjaw KFF Health News

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Street medicine practioners now getting paid but want higher rates

Tue, 2023-10-31 09:16 — mike kraft

Street Medicine Practitioners Are Getting Paid. Now They Want Higher Rates. - KFF Health News Street medicine, the practice of caring for homeless people outdoors, is a burgeoning field — an unfortunate reality as America confronts a growing homelessness epidemic. But it’s at least become a little more rewarding after the Biden administration made an under-the-radar yet revolutionary change to Medicaid. Starting this month, doctors, nurses and other providers can bill […] Kathleen Hayden KFF Health News

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Biden administration looks to avoid hiccups as COVID-19 antivirals shift to commercial market

Tue, 2023-10-31 09:04 — mike kraft

Biden administration looks to avoid vaccine hiccups as COVID-19 treatment coverage goes commercial The Biden administration is looking to avoid hiccups in the rollout of new COVID-19 vaccines as it begins shifting coverage of coronavirus treatments to the private market. Private insurance compan… nweixel The Hill

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Pharmacy staff at CVS, Walgreens stores in US plan 3-day walkout next week

Mon, 2023-10-30 10:13 — mike kraft

Pharmacy staff from CVS, Walgreens stores in US start 3-day walkout Some employees at CVS Health Corp and Walgreens Boots Alliance's U.S. pharmacies launched a three-day walkout starting Monday to get the companies to improve working conditions and recruit more people, among other issues. Leroy Leo Reuters

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Many businesses promote unproven long-COVID treatments--study

Fri, 2023-10-27 09:35 — mike kraft

Many businesses promote unproven long-COVID treatments, researchers say - UPI.com A new analysis finds that many clinics continue to promote unproven stem cell interventions as treatments for COVID-19 and long COVID. UPI

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White House asking Congress for 23 Billion to cope with natural disasters

Wed, 2023-10-25 16:57 — mike kraft

White House wants more than $23 billion from Congress to respond to natural disasters The White House is asking lawmakers for more than $23 billion in emergency funding to help the government respond to the natural disasters that have ripped through the U.S. this year. AP News

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Biden’s NIH nominee set to advance with GOP votes, but not Bernie Sanders’

Tue, 2023-10-24 18:32 — mike kraft

Biden’s NIH nominee set to advance with GOP votes, but not Bernie Sanders’ Mitt Romney and Susan Collins plan to vote for Monica Bertagnolli when the Senate’s health committee votes tomorrow. POLITICO

President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the National Institutes of Health is set to advance with Republican votes — but not that of Sen. Bernie Sanders.

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U.S. Tiny, Rural Hospitals Feel the Pinch as Medicare Advantage Plans Grow

Mon, 2023-10-23 09:28 — mike kraft

Tiny, Rural Hospitals Feel the Pinch as Medicare Advantage Plans Grow - KFF Health News More than half of seniors are enrolled in private Medicare Advantage plans instead of traditional Medicare. Rural enrollment has increased fourfold and many small-town hospitals say that threatens their viability. khnkytjaw KFF Health News

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Covid fraud: Former Florida legislator sentenced to 4 months for Covid relief fund fraud

Fri, 2023-10-20 16:34 — mike kraft

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