Trump, Congress Threaten Health Care Company Regulation Amidst Consumer Outrage
President-elect Trump and Congress are threatening increased regulation of large health care companies like UnitedHealth, CVS, and Cigna, following consumer anger over high costs and claim denials; these companies control 80% of U.S. prescriptions through pharmacy benefit managers.
Trump, Congress Threaten Health Care Company Regulation Amidst Consumer Outrage
President-elect Trump and Congress are threatening increased regulation of large health care companies like UnitedHealth, CVS, and Cigna, following consumer anger over high costs and claim denials; these companies control 80% of U.S. prescriptions through pharmacy benefit managers.
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56% Bias Score
Federal Waiver Expiration Threatens Hospital-at-Home Programs
The impending expiration of a federal waiver threatens 378 hospital-at-home programs offering intensive in-home care paid for by Medicare and Medicaid, potentially leading to increased hospital readmissions and emergency room overcrowding; Congress is considering a five-year extension.
Federal Waiver Expiration Threatens Hospital-at-Home Programs
The impending expiration of a federal waiver threatens 378 hospital-at-home programs offering intensive in-home care paid for by Medicare and Medicaid, potentially leading to increased hospital readmissions and emergency room overcrowding; Congress is considering a five-year extension.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Clears Spinal Stimulator Offering Hope for Spinal Cord Injury Patients
The FDA recently approved ARC-EX Therapy, a non-invasive spinal stimulator showing significant promise in improving hand function and reducing pain for patients with spinal cord injuries, based on results from the Up-LIFT clinical trial where 72% of participants with cervical injuries saw improvemen...
FDA Clears Spinal Stimulator Offering Hope for Spinal Cord Injury Patients
The FDA recently approved ARC-EX Therapy, a non-invasive spinal stimulator showing significant promise in improving hand function and reducing pain for patients with spinal cord injuries, based on results from the Up-LIFT clinical trial where 72% of participants with cervical injuries saw improvemen...
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36% Bias Score
Rwanda Declares End to Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwanda declared an end to its Marburg virus disease outbreak on November 24th, after 42 consecutive days without new cases, totaling 66 confirmed cases, 15 deaths, and 51 recoveries; the government will utilize GPS technology to track bats, the primary vector.
Rwanda Declares End to Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwanda declared an end to its Marburg virus disease outbreak on November 24th, after 42 consecutive days without new cases, totaling 66 confirmed cases, 15 deaths, and 51 recoveries; the government will utilize GPS technology to track bats, the primary vector.
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24% Bias Score
DOJ Sues CVS for Allegedly Filling Illegal Opioid Prescriptions
The US Department of Justice sued CVS on Wednesday for allegedly filling illegal opioid prescriptions from 2013 onward, violating the Controlled Substances Act, ignoring red flags, and contributing to patient deaths; this follows a $5 billion settlement with state and local governments in 2022 but r...
DOJ Sues CVS for Allegedly Filling Illegal Opioid Prescriptions
The US Department of Justice sued CVS on Wednesday for allegedly filling illegal opioid prescriptions from 2013 onward, violating the Controlled Substances Act, ignoring red flags, and contributing to patient deaths; this follows a $5 billion settlement with state and local governments in 2022 but r...
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48% Bias Score
U.S. Flu Cases Surge, Doubling in a Week
The U.S. is experiencing a sharp increase in flu cases, with thirteen states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week, double the number from the week prior; experts warn of potential strain on healthcare systems and the importance of vaccination.
U.S. Flu Cases Surge, Doubling in a Week
The U.S. is experiencing a sharp increase in flu cases, with thirteen states reporting high or very high levels of flu-like illness last week, double the number from the week prior; experts warn of potential strain on healthcare systems and the importance of vaccination.
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24% Bias Score
Healthcare Industry Under Fire After CEO's Death
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked increased scrutiny of the U.S. healthcare industry, revealing high costs, denied claims, and prompting investigations into large conglomerates and their pharmacy benefit managers by lawmakers amid declining profits and investor concerns.
Healthcare Industry Under Fire After CEO's Death
The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked increased scrutiny of the U.S. healthcare industry, revealing high costs, denied claims, and prompting investigations into large conglomerates and their pharmacy benefit managers by lawmakers amid declining profits and investor concerns.
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56% Bias Score
Postpartum Depression: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment
Postpartum depression (PPD), affecting many new mothers, involves persistent sadness, loss of interest, and guilt, impacting daily life; risk factors include hormonal changes, prior depression, and lack of support; treatment involves lifestyle changes and professional help.
Postpartum Depression: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatment
Postpartum depression (PPD), affecting many new mothers, involves persistent sadness, loss of interest, and guilt, impacting daily life; risk factors include hormonal changes, prior depression, and lack of support; treatment involves lifestyle changes and professional help.
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52% Bias Score
White House Concealed Biden's Health Issues: CNN
CNN commentator Scott Jennings criticized the White House for concealing President Biden's health and age issues, citing a Wall Street Journal report based on nearly 50 interviews with current and former White House staffers revealing concerns about Biden's stamina since his first months in office.
White House Concealed Biden's Health Issues: CNN
CNN commentator Scott Jennings criticized the White House for concealing President Biden's health and age issues, citing a Wall Street Journal report based on nearly 50 interviews with current and former White House staffers revealing concerns about Biden's stamina since his first months in office.
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48% Bias Score
US H5N1 Outbreak Prompts State of Emergency, Fuels Vaccine Research
Over 60 human H5N1 infections and 123 million poultry infections across the US have prompted a state of emergency in California and highlight the need for new vaccine technologies to combat potential human-to-human transmission.
US H5N1 Outbreak Prompts State of Emergency, Fuels Vaccine Research
Over 60 human H5N1 infections and 123 million poultry infections across the US have prompted a state of emergency in California and highlight the need for new vaccine technologies to combat potential human-to-human transmission.
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28% Bias Score
BBVA's "Aprendemos Juntos" Launches Successful Mental Health Tour in Madrid
Aprendemos Juntos," a BBVA-sponsored mental health initiative, launched its first live tour in Madrid on Thursday, attracting nearly 1,000 attendees to hear speakers share personal stories and insights on overcoming adversity.
BBVA's "Aprendemos Juntos" Launches Successful Mental Health Tour in Madrid
Aprendemos Juntos," a BBVA-sponsored mental health initiative, launched its first live tour in Madrid on Thursday, attracting nearly 1,000 attendees to hear speakers share personal stories and insights on overcoming adversity.
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24% Bias Score
Palestinian Children Arrive in Ireland for Medical Care Amidst Gaza Crisis
Eight Palestinian children arrived in Dublin on October 26th for medical treatment, part of a larger Irish initiative to receive up to 30 patients from Gaza following the October 7th Hamas attack and the subsequent Israeli military offensive, which resulted in over 45,000 reported deaths in Gaza.
Palestinian Children Arrive in Ireland for Medical Care Amidst Gaza Crisis
Eight Palestinian children arrived in Dublin on October 26th for medical treatment, part of a larger Irish initiative to receive up to 30 patients from Gaza following the October 7th Hamas attack and the subsequent Israeli military offensive, which resulted in over 45,000 reported deaths in Gaza.
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48% Bias Score