[ad_1] One by one, a voice called out the names of 169 people just released by U.S. Border Patrol. Migrants rose from folding chairs in a clinic warehouse […]
Experts worry about how US will see next COVID surge coming
[ad_1] As coronavirus infections rise in some parts of the world, experts are watching for a potential new COVID-19 surge in the U.S. — and wondering how long […]
Hospitals worry as more drugmakers limit 340B discounts
[ad_1] University of Washington Medicine is getting nervous about the future of its 340B discounts as more drug manufacturers restrict discounts for drugs dispensed at contract pharmacies. “We’re […]
Medicare Advantage groups back UnitedHealthcare’s bid to end overpayment rule
[ad_1] Payers, providers and technology firms threw their support behind UnitedHealthcare’s effort to have the U. S Supreme Court to eliminate a rule that leaves Medicare Advantage plans […]
Medicare call center workers go on strike at federal contracting firm
[ad_1] Call center workers who handle Medicare issues for Americans went on a one-day strike at facilities in Mississippi and Louisiana. Employees at the call centers in Hattiesburg, […]
Cook County Health launches Change Institute
[ad_1] Rocha described the institute as a think tank—one which would take concrete actions to address problems in low-income communities in the county, including housing and food insecurity […]
Health officials see bright future in poop surveillance
[ad_1] One of Patrick Green’s first orders of business each day is to open a tap and fill a bottle with sludge. A utilities plant operator in Modesto, […]
Google teaming CVS, scheduling vendors to display appointment availability
[ad_1] Google will soon enable patients to view appointment availability for participating healthcare providers directly from its search page, the technology giant announced Thursday. The new feature, unveiled […]
FDA reviews ALS drug after lobbying by patients, politicians
[ad_1] When patients are battling a terminal illness and want access to an experimental drug, how much evidence that it works should regulators require before approval? That’s the […]
Rich countries getting new COVID vaccine before poorer ones
[ad_1] The company behind a COVID-19 vaccine touted as a key tool for the developing world has sent tens of millions of doses to wealthy nations but provided […]