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Johns Hopkins Medicine, a leading healthcare network, has ended months of contract negotiations with UnitedHealthcare insurance company, leaving an estimated 60,000 patients without in-network coverage. The contract dissolution affects nearly all Hopkins hospitals, physicians, and surgery centers, including the flagship hospital in Baltimore and Sibley Memorial Hospital in Northwest
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Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, Arkansas, has achieved the highest honor available from the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain -- MI Registry, the 2025 Platinum Performance Achievement Award. This recognition is a testament to the hospital's dedication to providing top-quality, guideline-driven care for heart
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Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation aimed at bolstering pharmacists' ability to serve older Americans in communities that lack easy access to doctors or where pharmacists can provide certain basic medical services. The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act encourages
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The annual Inverness Glitterball has once again been a spectacular success, raising a significant amount of money for the vital mental health services provided by Mikeysline. The charity event, held at the Kingsmills Hotel and organized in partnership with Toe2Toe Dance, featured two nights of dazzling entertainment, including performances by
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Investigators at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have published a study comparing glycemic control achieved during pregnancy by people with type 1 diabetes using automated insulin delivery (AID) systems versus standard of care therapy. The research found that AID systems improved time in range (TIR) and reduced time
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The Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended their nationwide strike, which had disrupted healthcare services in parts of the country, after the federal government committed to paying the Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) to beneficiaries. The 24-hour additional grace period expired on September 10, prompting the strike. President
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Fresenius Medical Care, a leading provider of products and services for people with chronic kidney failure, has announced the celebration of Nephrology Nurses Week with The CARE Award. This annual award recognizes exceptional care team members who demonstrate unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care. The company's commitment to
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Northwell Health has launched a comprehensive initiative to address mental health disparities in Harlem, a community disproportionately impacted by depression, anxiety, and other challenges. The "Healthy Minds, Healthy Harlem" program, led by Dr. David Roane of Lenox Hill Hospital, provides free or low-cost behavioral health services, including therapy,
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Arjun Warrier, an expert in healthcare technology, has spent over 18 years navigating the delicate balance between innovation and compliance in the industry. He has developed and implemented compliance-first frameworks that integrate regulatory considerations into technology design, enabling organizations to adopt transformative technologies while maintaining a flawless regulatory record. Key
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A growing health concern in the Philippines, with 39 percent of Filipino adults or about four of 10 Filipinos aged 20 to 59 living with obesity, has prompted global health care company Novo Nordisk to strengthen its efforts in curbing the climbing obesity incidence. In a recent partnership with Watsons
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U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly met with doctors and a registered nurse who returned from Gaza, sharing the horrors they witnessed and treated. The healthcare providers highlighted the immense suffering and urgent humanitarian needs of Palestinians, emphasizing the need for clear action towards durable peace and safety. Rep. Kelly has
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Scores of elderly residents in Bulawayo's western suburbs attended the Brian Samuriwo Foundation's health expo, which provided free medical services and medication to those in need. The senior residents, drawn from eight different areas, were attended to by a team of doctors, nurses, and pharmacists who
