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Harvey Likely To Trigger PTSD For Survivors Of Similar Storms
The mental health of those who are not even in the direct path of the storm can be affected by remembering similar tragedies. Especially in Texas, where many Katrina victims moved temporarily or permanently after the 2005 hurricane. Meanwhile, some Houston hospitals have had to close or evacuate because of the flooding.
The Good Kind Of Side Effect: Anti-Inflammatory Drug Also Sharply Cuts Rates Of Lung Cancer
Experts caution though that potential fatal side effects of the drug, as well as its high cost, mean it is unlikely to be widely used.
Medicare Rejects Several Requests From Insurers For Changes In Proposed Advantage Plan Rules
Insurers sought some relief on the proposals, which are now being evaluated by the Office of Management and Budget. Meanwhile, CBS News offers some tips for consumers thinking about purchasing a Medicare Advantage plan when open enrollment begins in October.
Nevada, Where 20% Of People Are On Medicaid, Keenly Watches Federal Health Debate
Las Vegas Review-Journal examines the growth of Medicaid in Nevada. Also, Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead tells the Casper Star-Tribune that he worries the state has suffered financially because lawmakers refused to expand Medicaid, and a Lincoln, Neb., social service organization is likely to lose some Medicaid funding.
S.C. Governor Directs Agencies To Cut Off Funding For Providers Affiliated With Abortion Clinics
The order is making use of a law signed by President Donald Trump in April that lets states deny certain federal funding to abortion providers including Planned Parenthood.
Instances Of Elderly Abuse Rampant, HHS IG Investigators Find
Investigators in the the Health and Human Services Inspector General’s Office have been auditing cases of abuse in nursing homes. They issued an “early alert” on their finding because the situation was so dire.
In An Era Of A Deeply Divided Washington, VA Secretary Wins Rare Bipartisan Accolades
Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, an Obama-era holdout, wasn’t President Donald Trump’s first pick for the job. He wasn’t even his second or third. But since Shulkin has taken over the position he’s made changes that have won him praise from both sides of the aisle.
According to one official, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has been directed to take a number of factors into consideration such as “military effectiveness,” budgetary constraints and “unit cohesion,” as well as others he deems “relevant.”
Sanders Continues To Beat Single-Payer Drum As Congress’ Attention Shifts Toward Tax Reform
Republicans are mocking Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for his health care plan, but polls show the lawmaker has better favorability ratings in states that Donald Trump won than the president. Meanwhile, Sen. Dean Heller (R-Nev.) is under attack from both sides for the role he played in the health law debates over the summer.
‘Outside Of The Noise’ Of Health Law Debate, Insurers Are Actually Beginning To Prosper
Although that healthier business outlook has been achieved at a big cost to consumers.
Offshore Human Testing Of Herpes Vaccine Stokes Debate Over U.S. Safety Rules
Prominent businessmen and an American university supported offshore testing of an experimental vaccine.
First Edition: August 28, 2017
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Elder Abuse: ERs Learn How To Protect A Vulnerable Population
An emergency department at New York-Presbyterian Hospital trains staff to recognize signs of elder abuse and help victims.
What Happens If You’re Forced To Switch Health Plans When You’re Sick?
State lawmakers in California have an answer: legislation that would require your new insurer to keep paying for your current doctors even if they’re not in the network.
Cáncer: cuando escribir ayuda a sanar
A través de la escritura expresiva, pacientes con cáncer logran canalizar sus miedos y ansiedades, y contar sus historias, en un inédito proceso creativo.
¿Qué pasa si debes cambiar de plan de salud… estando enfermo?
El retiro de algunas aseguradoras del mercado ha obligado a miles de consumidores a cambiar de plan. Algo que se complica en el caso de pacientes con condiciones crónicas o graves.
Viewpoints: Health Risks And Information Security; How To Catch Up On Medical Drones
A selection of opinions on public health issues from around the country.
Research Roundup: Medicaid Expansion; All-Payer Systems
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
Media outlets report on news from Maryland, Ohio, Iowa, California, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Florida and Pennsylvania.
Stark Rural-Urban Disparity Found In Teen Vaccination Rates
In other public health news: the effect suicide has on surviving siblings, as well as articles on stem cells and hair loss, adherence to a medication routine, antibiotics, gut bacteria, obesity and more.