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In the last 8 hours
Bill would give docs 2% pay boost, with next year’s rule very close to launch McKnight's Long-Term Care News15:31
Earlier today
Confusion over Medicare coverage leads nursing homes to fire speech therapists McKnight's Long-Term Care News15:21
Senior care insurance costs double over a decade with steepest risks for SNFs McKnight's Long-Term Care News15:11
Bill Nye says RFK Jr. spammed his phone with miles of anti-vax texts FOX13 Seattle14:32
Bursack: Mother suffers cognitive setback after celebratory family event INFORUM11:16
New measles case in Boulder may have exposed passengers on the Flatiron Flyer bus The Colorado Sun11:12
‘We held our ground’: LA-area health clinic describes close encounter with immigration agents CalMatters11:10
How Miami is dealing with healthcare issues, including your brain Miami Herald10:41
At 82, Rich Liedtke is driving for DoorDash in Clark County, both out of necessity and joy The Columbian, Washington09:21
As cannabis users age, health risks appear to grow The Columbian, Washington09:11
With cancer the leading cause of death for firefighters, 1 Bay Area fire department is partnering with biotech to… The Columbian, Washington09:11
How expressing gratitude can transform your work and life The Columbian, Washington08:35
9-year-old girl bitten by shark has ‘miracle’ surgery at Florida hospital Miami Herald07:56
9-year-old girl has “miracle” surgery at Tampa General after shark bite Tampa Bay Times06:36
Asheville Academy, Trails Carolina owner faced financial upheaval before deaths North Carolina Health News04:02
Yesterday
Boulder County Public Health says a vaccinated resident is Colorado's 15th case of the measles CBS Denver19:09 13-Jun-25
Man visits Philly months after life-changing hand transplant: "It is still a miracle" CBS Philadelphia17:43 13-Jun-25
Michigan losing $93M in federal funds for drug treatment, recovery programs Bridge Magazine17:12 13-Jun-25
Florida business owner charged in Vermont in an alleged nationwide Medicare fraud scheme VTDigger17:11 13-Jun-25
Texas measles outbreak sees slight increase in cases The Columbian, Washington17:04 13-Jun-25
Hoping for ‘a miracle’ to cure fiscal woes, California lawmakers nix some of Newsom’s Medi-Cal cuts for immigrants CalMatters16:32 13-Jun-25
New Covid variant NB.1.8.1 could be more than 1 in 3 cases, CDC says CBS Denver16:08 13-Jun-25
US measles total approaches 1,200 mark Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy15:55 13-Jun-25
Gov. Newsom lambasts Trump for giving immigrants’ health data to deportation officials CalMatters15:31 13-Jun-25
Eastern Caribbean launches regional project to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response PAHO (Press Release)15:13 13-Jun-25
CMS Expands Tribal Health Access with Approval of Medicaid State Plan Amendments in Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon,… Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Press Release)13:14 13-Jun-25
Research highlights high risk of multi-organ complications, death after dengue infection Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy12:32 13-Jun-25
How State Budget Shortfalls Could Put Medicaid Dental Coverage at Risk Commonwealth Fund12:27 13-Jun-25
Governor’s veto of bill on synthetic psilocybin drugs takes key lawmaker by surprise Iowa Capital Dispatch12:26 13-Jun-25
Volunteer medics in Colorado mobilize ahead of protests on Saturday CBS Denver12:10 13-Jun-25
Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials The Columbian, Washington12:03 13-Jun-25
For people leaving incarceration, a new path to healthcare starts in an Indianapolis parking lot WFYI Indianapolis11:50 13-Jun-25
4 ways Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ would undermine access to Obamacare The Columbian, Washington11:38 13-Jun-25
Trump administration gives data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials PBS Online10:51 13-Jun-25
Trump plan to shut down chemical safety watchdog could mean ‘more explosions, more deaths’ in Cancer Alley New Orleans Public Radio10:21 13-Jun-25
Louisiana's 2025 legislative session ends with governor saying he plans to call a special session New Orleans Public Radio10:12 13-Jun-25
HIMS and HERS RealClearHealth09:56 13-Jun-25
Poll: Majority don’t support how RFK Jr. is handling HHS position The Columbian, Washington09:05 13-Jun-25
Trauma-informed nurses help sexual assault survivors. Most hospitals don’t have them. New Orleans Public Radio08:06 13-Jun-25
The Gulf South’s nurse shortage is impacting sexual assault survivors New Orleans Public Radio06:04 13-Jun-25
Do you need tattoo anesthesia or a measles vaccine? What to know Miami Herald05:58 13-Jun-25
Yadira Caraveo says she “hit a wall” during unsuccessful reelection campaign when staff were frightened, traumatized The Colorado Sun05:27 13-Jun-25
Less than 4% of dentists are Black. This South Florida family wants to change that Miami Herald05:01 13-Jun-25
New dashboard empowers North Carolinians to track air pollution in real time North Carolina Health News04:34 13-Jun-25
Tariffs May Lead to Higher Grocery Costs. Can Community Gardens Help Offset Them? California Health Report04:20 13-Jun-25
Van Hollen, other Dems push legislation to boost Medicaid and counter Trump cuts Maryland Matters01:10 13-Jun-25
The end of hospital emergency abortion care rule will affect rural women in Kentucky Northern Kentucky Tribune00:43 13-Jun-25
In the last 7 days
A Doctor Explains: Why Metformin Causes Diarrhea and How to Manage It Gilmore Health News23:49 12-Jun-25
First CRISPR patient cured of sickle cell speaks in Fargo INFORUM23:39 12-Jun-25
Minnesota braces for $700B in proposed Medicaid cuts INFORUM23:23 12-Jun-25
New study shows that measles vaccinations dropped in the U.S. ABC30 / KFSN-TV20:43 12-Jun-25
Cannabis tax hike rolled into new Minnesota budget concerns business owner MPR News20:28 12-Jun-25
Should refusing vaccines be a civil right in Michigan? Some lawmakers say yes Bridge Magazine19:11 12-Jun-25
Gov. Phil Scott signs into law 2 bills to address Vermont’s high health care costs VTDigger18:49 12-Jun-25
MedPAC sets sights on Five-Star alternatives, I-SNP improvements McKnight's Long-Term Care News18:04 12-Jun-25
One-third of audited nursing homes misspent some COVID Provider Relief funds McKnight's Long-Term Care News17:53 12-Jun-25
Nursing homes successfully putting AI to work at intake McKnight's Long-Term Care News17:43 12-Jun-25
Brattleboro hospital cuts 6 administrative posts in effort to balance budget VTDigger17:27 12-Jun-25
Sacramento County reports higher rates of STIs, HIV, public health information shows The Sacramento Bee, California17:21 12-Jun-25
House GOP Greenlights Trump’s Funding Power Grab Public Citizen17:21 12-Jun-25
Dallas County reports first measles case of 2025 KERA News17:19 12-Jun-25
RFK announces new ACIP members, including vaccine critics Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy17:13 12-Jun-25
Baltimore judge says jury gave too much to city in opioid trial decision WYPR16:48 12-Jun-25
Groups call for continued insurance coverage for COVID vaccines in pregnancy Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy16:32 12-Jun-25
'Or I die': HIP member says she lost coverage due to FSSA backlog — despite meeting deadline WFYI Indianapolis16:30 12-Jun-25
‘Or I die’: HIP member says she lost coverage due to FSSA backlog — despite meeting deadlines Indiana Public Radio16:14 12-Jun-25
Study suggests kids with severe COVID-19 have lasting metabolic changes Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy16:12 12-Jun-25
RFK Jr. fired everyone on a key vaccine panel. Here’s who he replaced them with. The 19th15:56 12-Jun-25
Insurance Plans Could Soon Be Required to Cover Horse Therapy in Illinois WTTW15:38 12-Jun-25
CBO: GOP budget bill would take from the poor, give to the rich Roll Call15:23 12-Jun-25
Legislature’s funding boost to expand Anoka mental health hospital aims to reduce numbers of severely mentally ill in… MinnPost14:27 12-Jun-25
Illinois Health Officials Call RFK Jr.’s Removal of Vaccine Advisory Committee Members ‘Deeply Concerning’ WTTW14:26 12-Jun-25
Fargo VA to hold annual Summer VetFest outreach for veterans INFORUM14:08 12-Jun-25
Why there's an unexpected surge in people claiming Social Security New Hampshire Public Radio13:56 12-Jun-25
Maryland commission suggests nursing officer and education programs to improve public health WYPR12:53 12-Jun-25
Nursing home operator denies retaliating against alleged whistleblowing nurse Iowa Capital Dispatch12:46 12-Jun-25
Restoring Mucin-Type O-Glycans (Sugar Layer of the Glycocalyx) Repairs Blood-Brain Barrier and Boosts Memory in Aged… Gilmore Health News12:36 12-Jun-25
Kennedy’s new CDC panel includes members who have criticized vaccines and spread misinformation The Columbian, Washington12:34 12-Jun-25
PAHO: Voluntary blood donation rises in Latin America and the Caribbean, but challenges remain PAHO (Press Release)11:23 12-Jun-25
The Challenge of Measuring Maternal Mortality in the U.S. Commonwealth Fund11:00 12-Jun-25
Reducing Medicaid Churn: Policies to Promote Stable Health Coverage and Access to Care Commonwealth Fund11:00 12-Jun-25
The CDC’s new vaccine advisers Politico10:10 12-Jun-25
Federal cuts to NC public health funding trickling down to local programs Carolina Public Press09:53 12-Jun-25
Rfk Jr. taps allies, Covid vaccine critics for CDC advisory panel CBS Denver09:24 12-Jun-25
Party politics is said to have played a role in Kennedy’s firing of vaccine advisers Twin Cities Pioneer Press09:16 12-Jun-25
California voters passed a $6.4 billion mental health bond. Now, see where that money is going CalMatters08:31 12-Jun-25
In Sweden, teen anti-tobacco movement stalled by pouches, snus Roll Call07:22 12-Jun-25
The MINI Act: Creating the Golden Era in American Healthcare RealClearHealth07:09 12-Jun-25
Shattered Science: The Research Lost as Trump Targets NIH Funding ProPublica07:00 12-Jun-25
Stressed? In Steamboat Springs, you could get a prescription for guitar lessons or drawing classes. The Colorado Sun05:49 12-Jun-25
Colorado doctor fired from federal vaccine committee: “This decision is really going to undermine public trust” The Colorado Sun05:28 12-Jun-25
As health grants shrink, memory cafes help dementia patients and caregivers Miami Herald05:26 12-Jun-25
Illinois legislators strengthen law requiring hospital care for sexual assault survivors The 19th05:05 12-Jun-25
Why doctors at Mayo Clinic are doing improv theater MPR News05:01 12-Jun-25
How incarcerated people are helping prevent suicide behind bars North Carolina Health News04:40 12-Jun-25
Officials announce $96 million in grants to continue supporting student mental health Maryland Matters04:39 12-Jun-25
RFK Jr. Just Replaced the Experts Guiding U.S. Vaccines. Now What? Tradeoffs03:09 12-Jun-25
RFK Jr. promises vaccine safety panel won’t be stocked with anti-vaxxers Washington Examiner02:22 12-Jun-25
Do you feel nervous or stressed when talking to your doctor? These tips can help ease your anxiety Northern Kentucky Tribune00:45 12-Jun-25
Alarm but no surprise as Kennedy fires key vaccine advisory panel NJ Spotlight00:18 12-Jun-25
Op-Ed: Let’s reimagine maternal health policy in NJ NJ Spotlight00:14 12-Jun-25
School may be the only doctor some Black kids ever see New York Amsterdam News00:04 12-Jun-25
CDC purges career officials from oversight of vaccine committee CBS Denver23:55 11-Jun-25
Increase screen time for kids leading to aggression, anxiety: Study ABC30 / KFSN-TV23:21 11-Jun-25
Doctor discusses importance of blood donation among LGBTQ+ community CBS Denver21:43 11-Jun-25
Kennedy’s vaccine panel contains skeptics, nonspecialists Roll Call21:11 11-Jun-25
Amid Systemic Challenges, Black Fathers Find Peer Support in Chicago WTTW20:49 11-Jun-25
Former MTV Vj Ananda Lewis dies at 52 ABC30 / KFSN-TV20:17 11-Jun-25
Run Hollister Run Club starts hosting weekly events Benito Link20:10 11-Jun-25
Reynolds makes ‘difficult decision’ to sign bill on pharmacy benefit managers Iowa Capital Dispatch19:18 11-Jun-25
Rfk Jr. names 8 vaccine panel replacements, including a critic of Covid vaccines PBS Online19:13 11-Jun-25
Kennedy names 8 vaccine committee replacements, including COVID shot critic The Columbian, Washington19:06 11-Jun-25
United American Indian Involvement Temporarily Closes Due to Los Angeles Protests Native News Online19:02 11-Jun-25
RFK Jr.'s newest CDC vaccine panel includes critics of COVID shots, lockdowns FOX13 Seattle18:48 11-Jun-25
Altru highlights importance of early prostate cancer detection INFORUM18:17 11-Jun-25

      
            
      
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