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She received chemo in two states. Why did it cost so much more in Alaska?

A breast cancer patient who received similar treatments in two states saw significant differences in cost, illuminating how care in remote areas can come with a stiffer price tag.

WEKU

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law to raise minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law raising the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour

The Independent UK

Nebraska latest Republican state to expand Medicaid to cover postpartum care for low-income mothers

Lower-income new mothers will get a full year of Medicaid health care coverage in Nebraska under an order issued by Gov. Jim Pillen

The Independent UK

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Embracing midwives could improve maternal health care

More women with low-risk pregnancies are seeking the assistance of midwives, who are certified health professionals. Embracing midwives could also improve outcomes for Black women, who are more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications.

Chicago Sun-Times

Traditional medicine provides health care to many around the globe – the WHO is trying to make it safer and more standardised

Traditional medicine like acupuncture, unani, Tui na and ayurveda encompasses the healing knowledge, skills and practices used by a variety of cultures and groups.

The Hindu

13 innovators shaping the future of health

Each honoree has had a major accomplishment over the last year and is using their influence to increase health and wellness access and equity.

Fortune

Women drop $15 billion more annually on medical expenses than men. How employers can fix the covert health insurance ‘pink tax’

That's excluding pregnancy costs, believe it or not.

Fortune

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Wrigley Field concession workers authorize strike

The workers, employed by Levy Restaurants, seek a $20 minimum wage, expanded health care coverage and a pension.

Chicago Sun-Times

Private mental health provider fined £1.53m over inpatient’s death in London

Cygnet Health Care pleads guilty of failing to provide safe care at hospital in Ealing after woman took her own life

The Guardian - UK

Health care for our aging population has to be at the forefront of every politician’s agenda

With an aging population, the health care system is facing a crisis, experts say. We all can see the results in things like the long waits to get in to see a doctor.

Chicago Sun-Times

Medical debt could soon be barred from ruining your credit score

The Biden administration unveiled regulations that potentially would help tens of millions of people who have medical debt on their credit reports.

WEKU

Appeals court takes up transgender health coverage case likely headed to Supreme Court

A federal appeals court is considering cases out of North Carolina and West Virginia that could have significant implications on whether individual states are required to cover health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance

The Independent UK

Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jones dies, fought to bolster health care and ethics laws in office

Former Kentucy Gov. Brereton C

The Independent UK

At-home DNA tests and medications

Pharmacists explain the risks and benefits of pharmacogenetic testing

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Joe Biden and the MSNBC bubble

MSNBC viewers are told that Biden is the greatest president since FDR. Why don't the American public agree?

WEKU

'Dr. Google' meets its match in Dr. ChatGPT

In recent research AI has done a credible job at diagnosing health complaints. But should consumers trust unregulated bots with their health care? Doctors see trouble brewing.

The Hindu

East Godavari Legal Services Authority provides medical aid to ragpickers, workers

DLSA Chairperson Gandham Suneetha conducted a medical camp for ragpickers in Rajamahendravaram to ensure safe working conditions and health care. Workers in the unorganised sector are entitled to legal aid under the NLSA Scheme, 2015. 100 ragpickers underwent medical examinations and were provided protective equipment. The camp was conducted jointly…

The Conversation

Can at-home DNA tests predict how you'll respond to your medications? Pharmacists explain the risks and benefits of pharmacogenetic testing

Have you ever wondered why certain medications don’t seem to work as well for you as they do for others? This variability in drug response is what pharmacogenomic testing hopes to explain by looking at the genes within your DNA.

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The Independent UK

Americans overwhelmingly support Medicare drug negotiations, but Biden sees little political boost

A new AP-NORC poll shows that 76% of Americans favor allowing the federal health care program for the elderly to negotiate prices for certain prescription drugs

The Independent UK

Families challenge North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children

Three families and a pediatrician in North Dakota are seeking to block the state's ban on gender-affirming health care for minors

Roll Call

Sanders, Marshall reach deal on health programs, but challenges remain - Roll Call

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., the top Republican on the Senate HELP Committee, argues the bill’s offsets aren’t sufficient to cover the cost.

Reason

Don't Let the Government-Shutdown Charade Distract You From the Debt Crisis

America’s biggest fiscal challenge lies in the unchecked growth of federal health care and old-age entitlement programs.

Salon

Dr. Google meets its match: Dr. ChatGPT

Chatbot-delivered medical information may represent an improvement over Dr. Google, but some concerns remain

The Texas Tribune

The percentage of uninsured Texans in 2022 dropped to the lowest in a decade

Texas is still the state with the highest percentage of uninsured residents, at nearly 17 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau survey released Thursday.

The Hindu

Launch of ‘Jagananna Aarogya Suraksha’ programme on Sept. 30, says Chief Minister Jagan

The Chief Minister released a brochure on ‘How to get free medical treatment under YSR Aarogyasri’, published by the Aarogyasri Health Care Trust, to create awareness among the public.

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