[ad_1] Overall, the report emphasizes capturing identity over biology and highlights the potential for discrimination if data isn’t collected in an organized, thoughtful way. Because these aspects identify […]
Oregon ends residency rule for medically assisted suicide
[ad_1] But Diaz said that was unlikely, given safeguards in the law, such as the requirement that physicians determine whether patients are mentally capable; that it is extremely […]
FDA OKs another Pfizer, Moderna COVID booster for 50 and up
[ad_1] U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized another COVID-19 booster for people age 50 and older, a step to offer extra protection for the most vulnerable in case the […]
UnitedHealth’s Optum to buy LHC Group for $5.4 billion
[ad_1] UnitedHealth Group’s Optum announced Tuesday it plans to purchase in-home healthcare provider LHC for an estimated $5.4 billion. The deal is expected to close in the second […]
CMS: Healthcare prices projected to rise 3.6% in 2022
[ad_1] Healthcare prices are expected to rise this year, driving up out-of-pocket expenses, CMS’ Office of the Actuary said Monday. Price growth will fuel healthcare spending inflation in […]
Hospitals remain at an operating loss following omicron surge
[ad_1] Hospitals saw a median operating margin decline of 11.8% between January and February, as healthcare providers dealt with lower inpatient and outpatient volumes, higher resource costs and […]
South Korea’s omicron surge has likely peaked, officials say
[ad_1] South Korea’s daily average of new COVID-19 cases declined last week for the first time in more than two months, but the number of critically ill patients […]
Scientists: COVID-19 may cause greater damage to the heart
[ad_1] The pain in his chest was sudden, heavy. Juan Sosa was at home doing pushups in the bedroom where he had isolated himself for almost two weeks […]
Biden proposes nearly 27% funding increase for HHS
[ad_1] The Health and Human Services Department would get a 26.8% spending boost in fiscal 2023 under a budget proposal the White House issued Monday. President Joe Biden […]
Ariz. Gov. extends medical licenses, key to virus emergency end
[ad_1] Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has signed legislation that will prevent temporary medical licenses issued under his coronavirus executive orders from immediately becoming invalid if he ends the […]
