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Delayed paychecks drove Jefferson Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center staff members to walk off the job last week, and the care home has now shut. Separately, Kaiser hospitals will lay off "dozens" in the Bay Area.
DBS helped scientists pinpoint dysfunctions in the brain contributing to Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, obsessive compulsive disorder, and Tourette's syndrome. Also in the news: Lynch syndrome, diet and atrial fibrillation, more.
A California lawmaker released a bill that would allow the state to provide longer treatment to people with mental illness who commit violent crimes. Other state health news is reported from New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Illinois.
Other news stories related to the opioid crisis report on overdose prevention methods, the agony of withdrawal, settlement funds, and more.
Physicians and public health experts say delays in getting treatment to pregnant women are preventing them from stopping the spread of syphilis to infants. Meanwhile, there's progress in curbing syphilis infection after unprotected sex.
Researchers will likely wait until May to pick which strains will be the target for this year's covid shot. Meanwhile, some long covid patients plan a protest against the CDC's new covid guidance.
The Planned Parenthood of the Heartland v. Hilgers case will go before Nebraska's Supreme Court today, challenging the 12-week abortion and minors' gender care ban. Abortion and Super Tuesday is also in the news.
Perrigo says it's started to send supplies of the pill to major retailers and pharmacies. One month's supply costs about $20. Also in the news: using weight-loss drugs before pregnancy, IVF, and more.
The American Hospital Association and American Medical Association say federal help is needed as the cyberattack at Change Healthcare disrupts care. The AHA also blasted UnitedHealth's financial help offer.
The Biden administration's next "corporate greed" target is set to be the high cost of health care. Meanwhile, in the Medicare price negotiation process, all of the affected drugmakers are trying to bargain with counteroffers.
The Biden administration argued before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Monday, urging the judges to reverse a lower court's ruling that threatens the Affordable Care Act's provision for no-cost cancer screenings and preventive care services. The Hill characterized the panel's reception as "skeptical."
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Separately, The Washington Post reports on how the Alabama frozen embryo ruling's impact on IVF services is motivating conservative Christian women to become angry, outspoken advocates in favor of the fertility treatment.
Compared to people with traditional Medicare, patients on Medicare Advantage had worse outcomes and less home health care. Also: how Advantage costs are rising; virtual mental health company Talkspace aims at Medicare; and more.
Yogurts can make a "limited" claim, CNN says, that the food may reduce type 2 diabetes risks — a decision that took five years to make. Separately, researchers find familiar smells could boost happy memories for people with depression.
The block is temporary, but for now, Attorney General Ken Paxton cannot force the disclosure of medical records from an LGBTQ+ organization. Meanwhile, in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis blocked a bill limiting teens' social media access.
A report quoted in Stat says that although alternative pharmacies are popular, many of the more expensive generic drugs may be missing from their shelves and that prices vary. Also: CVS will pay a $1.5 million Ohio fine over understaffing.
People seeking abortion medications will soon be able to go to some chain drugstore locations: CVS in Rhode Island and Massachusetts; and Walgreens in certain places in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California, and Illinois.
Vox examines the controversy over the updated covid guidelines. Meanwhile, The Washington Post explains what you should do if you test positive.
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