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CVS Health's Big Move: Is Splitting Up the Right Call?

October 7, 2024

CVS Health is facing a challenge. Their stock prices are falling, and healthcare costs are skyrocketing. The money coming in from their pharmacy services isn't enough. To tackle this, they're thinking about a significant change: splitting their retail stores from their health insurance business. The

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Court Victory for Texas Kids' Medicaid Plans

October 7, 2024

Imagine this: about 2 million kids and their families in Texas were about to face a significant change in their healthcare. But hold on, a judge in Texas just hit the pause button on a plan that would have axed three major healthcare plans, including one from Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth.

politics

Healthcare Reform: The 2024 Election Battleground

October 5, 2024

As the 2024 presidential election heats up, healthcare reform is back in the spotlight. Two main candidates are fighting to control the narrative around Obamacare, hoping to win over voters and key states like Pennsylvania. Vice President Kamala Harris has been actively defending Obamacare, promisi

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Healthcare Talks: More Calm Than Clear

October 4, 2024

The recent debate between vice presidential candidates was polite, but it fell short when discussing healthcare. It's a big deal for Americans, yet there were no concrete plans presented to the voters. This isn't new; affordability has been a top worry in recent years. Where you live makes a huge d

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Facing Unthinkable Choices: A Personal Battle for Reproductive Rights

October 4, 2024

Imagine facing the hardest decision of your life – one that no mother should ever have to make. This is what happened when doctors told me about my son's condition and the heartbreaking future he faced. In that moment, society seemed to turn its back on me too, adding to the pain. Now, I see po

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Rwanda on Brink: Marburg Virus Sparks Alarm

October 3, 2024

The recent outbreak of the Marburg virus in Rwanda has left healthcare workers and officials racing against time to contain its spread. With over 36 confirmed cases and 11 deaths reported, the situation is dire, but experts are optimistic that with swift action, the country can mitigate the crisis. ...

business

Change of Leadership at Steward Health Care

September 29, 2024

Ralph de la Torre, the CEO of Steward Health Care, has announced his departure from the company. This move comes after Steward filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May. De la Torre was previously the CEO of Caritas Christi Health Care and a cardiac surgeon at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical C

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Monitoring the Spread of Bird Flu: A Growing Concern for Healthcare Workers

September 28, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that four more healthcare workers who tended to a patient hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu have reported respiratory symptoms. This brings the total number of workers with symptoms to six. While their symptoms were not severe, and they

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The Mysterious Case of Bird Flu: A Health Care Conundrum

September 28, 2024

Health care workers are often the frontline heroes in the battle against infectious diseases. However, when a mysterious case of bird flu cropped up in Missouri, four additional health care workers fell ill after caring for the patient. The CDC is still investigating, but the question on everyone's

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Breaking Barriers for Seniors: One Medical Equipment Business's Journey

September 23, 2024

In the heart of Lanham, Maryland, a remarkable story of compassion and dedication unfolded. Ashok Kapur, the founder of Hawkeye Medical, took the initiative to address the pressing needs of seniors in his community. Frustrated by the lack of accessibility and welcoming environment for seniors seekin