December 2, 2024
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UnitedHealthcare executive fatally shot in Manhattan, reports say: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/unitedhealthcare-ceo-fatally-shot-ny-post-reports-2024-12-04/
https://apnews.com/live/united-healthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-updates
Medical care for transgender minors at stake in Supreme Court case: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/medical-care-for-transgender-minors-at-stake-in-supreme-court-case
A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?: https://apnews.com/article/hiv-infections-aids-prevention-shot-02606f7d7892f0baf55bd0a0ff2ba3de
Anthem Insurance will cap anesthesia coverage at certain time limits for CT, NY patients: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/anthem-insurance-cap-anesthesia-coverage-time-limits/6040608/
HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Letter to Health Care Officials to Clarify Civil Rights Language Access Requirements: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/12/05/hhs-office-civil-rights-issues-letter-health-care-officials-clarify-civil-rights-language-access-requirements.html
December 9, 2024
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U.S. health panel draft recommendations would allow a self-testing option for cervical cancer: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/health/u-s-health-panel-draft-recommendations-would-allow-a-self-testing-option-for-cervical-cancer
‘Dreamers’ shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states for now, judge rules: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/dreamers-shut-out-of-the-health-care-marketplace-in-19-states-for-now-judge-rules
USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus: https://apnews.com/article/usda-order-milk-testing-bird-flu-bbe5d467615aca6075b5f46a1582fdd0
House passes major Pentagon bill despite Dem revolt over transgender health care: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/12/11/house-passes-ndaa-pentagon-bill-00193834
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES PROPOSED RULE TO PHASE OUT CERTIFICATES ALLOWING PAYMENT OF LESS THAN MINIMUM WAGE TO WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20241203
These neurons in the abdomen help form the gut-brain connection: https://www.npr.org/2024/12/12/nx-s1-5225375/these-neurons-in-the-abdomen-help-form-the-gut-brain-connection
December 16, 2024
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CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United States: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/m1218-h5n1-flu.html#:~:text=This%20marks%20the%20first%20instance,reported%20in%20the%20United%20States.
Americans are unhappy with the state of health care and insurance: https://abcnews.go.com/538/americans-unhappy-state-health-care-insurance/story?id=116775693
Amazon One Medical sued after patient prescribed inhaler dies in ER: https://healthexec.com/topics/healthcare-management/legal-news/amazon-one-medical-sued-after-patient-prescribed-inhaler-dies-er
Landmark Law Prohibits Health Insurance Companies From Using AI To Deny Healthcare Coverage: https://sd13.senate.ca.gov/news/press-release/december-9-2024/landmark-law-prohibits-health-insurance-companies-using-ai-to
‘Dreamers’ shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states for now, judge rules: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/dreamers-shut-out-of-the-health-care-marketplace-in-19-states-for-now-judge-rules
USDA orders nationwide testing of milk for bird flu to halt the virus: https://apnews.com/article/usda-order-milk-testing-bird-flu-bbe5d467615aca6075b5f46a1582fdd0
House passes major Pentagon bill despite Dem revolt over transgender health care: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/12/11/house-passes-ndaa-pentagon-bill-00193834
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ANNOUNCES PROPOSED RULE TO PHASE OUT CERTIFICATES ALLOWING PAYMENT OF LESS THAN MINIMUM WAGE TO WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20241203
These neurons in the abdomen help form the gut-brain connection: https://www.npr.org/2024/12/12/nx-s1-5225375/these-neurons-in-the-abdomen-help-form-the-gut-brain-connection
December 23, 2024
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Pharmacy benefit manager reform fails to make the cut in federal funding package: https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/21/politics/pharmacy-benefit-manager-reform-funding-bill/index.html
FDA Updates “Healthy” Claim, Providing a Refreshed Tool for Consumers: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-updates-healthy-claim-providing-refreshed-tool-consumers?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Whooping cough cases in the US are the highest they’ve been in a decade: https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/25/health/whooping-cough-cases-surging-united-states/index.html
Voluntary Recall of Northwest Naturals Brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw Frozen Pet Food Due to HPAI Contamination: https://www.nw-naturals.net/12-24-24-voluntary-product-recall/