[ad_1] UnitedHealth Group hiked its 2022 forecast Friday after riding both growing health insurance enrollment and its newer care-providing businesses to a better-than-expected second quarter. The healthcare giant […]
UnitedHealthcare to set $0 copay for insulin, other medications
[ad_1] UnitedHealth Group will eliminate cost-sharing for insulin and certain other prescription drug for many policyholders as soon as next year, CEO Andrew Witty said during an earnings […]
UH discontinues inpatient, surgical and emergency services at UH Bedford, UH Richmond
[ad_1] University Hospitals is discontinuing inpatient, surgical and emergency department services at its Bedford and Richmond medical centers to optimize limited resources amid a local and national healthcare […]
Texas sues feds over emergency abortions guidance
[ad_1] A federal effort to support access to emergency abortions met its first legal challenge Thursday when Texas challenged the policy in court. The Health and Human Services […]
States prep for 988 mental health hotline’s national debut
[ad_1] A three-digit mental health crisis line launches Saturday with the ambitious goals of reducing emergency department visits and encounters with law enforcement and providing ongoing care for […]
U.S. regulators OK new COVID-19 shot option from Novavax
[ad_1] The U.S. is getting another COVID-19 vaccine choice as the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday cleared Novavax shots for adults. Novavax makes a more traditional type […]
Rural hospital rescue program is met with skepticism from administrators
[ad_1] In West Texas, the tiny hospital in Crosbyton has only two beds, and they’re not always occupied. “We rarely admit patients,” said Steve Beck, chief executive of […]
Wisconsin doctor buys Illinois buildings to offer abortions
[ad_1] A Wisconsin doctor has purchased two clinical buildings in northern Illinois where he plans to offer abortion pills as early as this week at one location and […]
Pharmacies can’t discriminate on reproductive health scripts
[ad_1] The Biden administration is warning pharmacies not to discriminate against women who may seek reproductive health prescriptions, including some that might be involved in ending a pregnancy. […]
Health systems watch for next COVID surge amid rising cases
[ad_1] The White House is urging people over the age of 50 to get COVID boosters, even if previously infected.Healthcare providers say they are more prepared to handle […]
