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Some homes were moving the majority of their profits to "related parties," companies owned under the same umbrella, in an effort to appear less well-off. Meanwhile, private equity in health care is in the spotlight again.
The gunman was a grenade instructor in the Army Reserve; an autopsy found evidence of brain damage similar to that seen in veterans exposed to weapons blasts. Also in the news: cancer worries in military who guarded nuclear weapons.
The legislation as passed by the House on Thursday would: delay an $8 billion reduction in Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payments for a year; reduce the Medicare physician pay cut; and extend funding for federally qualified health centers for four years. The Senate is expected to take up the measure Friday.
The White House has released an outline of the State of the Union speech President Joe Biden will deliver tonight. It includes several health policy proposals such as expanding the number of medications eligible for Medicare price negotiations from 20 to 50, and capping out-of-pocket prescription drug costs.
In the wake of a crisis caused by a "fetal personhood" ruling, Alabama passed a bill to protect fertility clinics and doctors from prosecution over "death" of embryos as part of the IVF process. Two clinics will now resume service.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Editorial writers discuss nutrition labels, reproductive rights, addiction, and more.
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The 62-year-old got the shots on purpose over 29 months. The "hypervaccination" didn't harm his health but also didn't boost his immune response.
CBS News reports on a fraught town hall meeting to discuss the Nassau University Medical Center's financial challenges. Separately, Salesforce's CEO donated $150 million to two Hawaii hospitals to allay worries over his land buy-ups.
Having too few hours of sleep may contribute to increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, scientists say. Separately, Allegheny Health Network is trying a new cognitive behavioral therapy treatment for chronic insomnia.
CBS News notes it's one of the biggest strikes seen in the industry in Minnesota. In Connecticut, Gov.Ned Lamont and the state's largest health workers union announced a deal for a 26% rise for home care aides.
Meanwhile, Stat reports that Florida health officials aren't being forthcoming with data on measles cases. Also in the news: a plea deal in a case over 2012 fungal meningitis deaths from mold-tainted drugs; spreading avian flu; and more.
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The public wants to see progress in tackling the city's drug crisis, the San Francisco Chronicle says. Also in the news, two Uvalde law enforcement officials criticized for poor response to the school shooting won their GOP primaries.
The program for Women, Infants, and Children provides grocery benefits, breastfeeding support, and more. Meanwhile, Alabama lawmakers advanced bills Tuesday that would protect the IVF process.
The Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission, and Health and Human Services Department launched the probe Tuesday, requesting information on the impact of investments and acquisitions by private equity or corporate-investor backed companies on health care businesses.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced processing and financial steps to help hospitals, health systems, and pharmacies to navigate continued disruptions at UnitedHealth subsidiary Change Healthcare. The company's network is still offline following a ransomware attack.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Editorial writers tackle hospital price disclosure, Florida's measles outbreak, reproductive health care, and more.
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