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Federal fix for rural hospitals gets few takers so far

WebJust 18 of the more than 1,700 eligible rural hospitals nationwide have applied for and won the new designation. Many hospitals are reluctant to give up …

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The push to have seniors age in their homes, not hospitals

WebA 2023 University of Iowa report estimated seniors who are part of the program could significantly reduce their use of health care services and save them an …

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What women can do — and should do — to protect their health

WebWhat women can do — and should do — to protect their health. NPR's Michel Martin talks about how women can get the health care they need with Dr. Sharon …

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California's $12 billion Medicaid experiment stretches the …

WebThe in-home consultation and supplies were paid for by Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid health insurance program for low-income residents. Gov. Gavin …

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Florida's response to measles outbreak troubles public health …

WebThere are now at least nine cases in the county and one additional one in Polk County in Central Florida. Several public health researchers say Florida's current …

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ACA health insurance plans are being switched without enrollees' OK

WebACA health insurance plans are being switched without enrollees' OK. Insurance brokers say rogue agents are switching batches of customers to new plans …

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Leprosy Persists in Texas, But the Disease Is No Longer a Death

WebMany of those victims are in Texas but, with treatment, a life with leprosy is no longer a death sentence. The disease causes disfiguring sores and nerve damage. While …

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Studying the link between the gut and mental health is personal

WebSixteen years ago, when Calliope Holingue was in high school, she had a problem. Two, actually. She developed gastrointestinal symptoms severe enough to …

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A big idea for small farms: How to link agriculture, nutrition and

WebThe county also makes an effort to get that healthy food out to different communities to be able to boost public health. That's where the Boulder County Public …

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Waco Police Department and the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health …

WebAfter receiving a two million dollar grant from the state of Texas, the Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network has joined forces with Waco PD to bring health care …

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Medicare's push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but …

WebThe federal data showed about 4,500 physicians received at least $100,000 each in CCM pay in 2021. Through the CCM program, Medicare pays to develop a …

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Unauthorized ACA plan switches drive call for action against rogue …

WebFederal and state regulators aren't doing enough to stop the growing problem of rogue health insurance brokers making unauthorized policy switches for Affordable …

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Strength training does more than build muscle. Its hidden benefits …

WebResearch shows people who do weight training a few days a week live longer. Women get the biggest boost in longevity. Strength training is also good for …

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Biden administration proposes strictest lead pipe rules in more …

WebMost U.S. cities would have to replace lead water pipes within 10 years under strict new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency as the Biden …

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Kansas's Democratic governor is trying to expand eligibility for …

WebKansas is one of only 10 states that has not expanded eligibility for Medicaid. Many Republican lawmakers there oppose it, and the state's Democratic governor is …

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For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence

WebCarlson, a self-described WWE wrestling junkie who has cerebral palsy, boos the reviled wrestler along with the other 15,000 fans who pack the arena in …

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Experts examine how hackers took down a top digital health care …

WebPharmacies across the country have a backlog of insurance claims waiting to be paid. That's after hackers took down one of the top digital payment systems for the …

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How does Morocco's earthquake look to a nurse who's helping …

WebNPR's Michel Martin talks to John Johnson, a nurse practitioner with Doctors Without Borders, about the weekend earthquake in Morocco that killed more than 2,100 …

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