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Aria Court care home in March is making a sweet impact on the local community by delivering treats to emergency services and healthcare professionals. The initiative, Aria's Thursday Treats, was launched to show appreciation and support for the hardworking individuals who serve the community every day. The care
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The US is grappling with a maternal health crisis, particularly affecting those living in rural areas and women of color. To address this issue, Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) have reintroduced the Healthy Moms and Babies Act, aiming to improve maternal and child health care nationwide.
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The Philippines is making significant strides in Universal Health Care (UHC) by embracing regional initiatives aimed at improving health financing in Asia. A recent regional workshop on Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) and healthcare provider payment reforms brought together experts from the Philippine Institute for Development Studies' Health Economics and Finance
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District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced that Gilead Sciences, a pharmaceutical company, will pay $316,413 to the District to resolve allegations that it engaged in an illegal kickback scheme. The scheme involved paying healthcare providers to promote and prescribe Gilead's HIV medications over competitors.
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Researchers at the HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht developed the Decision Support Tool for Functional Independence (DST-FI) to address the challenges of maintaining functional independence among older adults. The tool aims to promote collaboration between healthcare professionals, enabling them to identify declines in functional independence and provide timely interventions.
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general in securing a $202 million multistate settlement with Gilead Sciences Inc. for an illegal kickback scheme to promote its HIV medications. The settlement provides $49 million for Medicaid programs nationwide, including over $925,000 for Illinois. The investigation
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Florida Atlantic University researchers revealed that temporary expansions in nurse practitioner (NP) autonomy during the COVID-19 pandemic have helped alleviate provider shortages in the United States. The study, which analyzed the legal and sociological components surrounding NP professionalization, found that 22 states granted NPs temporary autonomy to prescribe medication and
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Our Lady of Lourdes Health, a not-for-profit Catholic healthcare ministry based in Lafayette, Louisiana, has continued its legacy of cancer care innovation and excellence in Acadiana for over four decades. The health system has invested in new technology, services, and care options for those impacted by cancer, including a growing
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Uniti Med, a premier healthcare staffing provider, has been recognized among BluePipes' top travel nursing agencies for its third consecutive year. This honor comes after the company's acquisition by GQR, a global talent solutions leader, and highlights Uniti Med's commitment to excellence and innovation in
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The state of New Jersey, along with a coalition of 48 other attorneys general, has secured a $202 million settlement from Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Gilead), for running an illegal kickback scheme to promote its HIV medications. The settlement, reached in coordination with the U.S. Department of Justice and approved
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A new study from Shanghai Jiao Tong University sheds light on the beliefs and practices of healthcare providers in China regarding cardiac rehabilitation (CR), highlighting the need for more resources and training to enhance CR recommendation behavior. Key Takeaways: * The study found that 56.5% of healthcare providers in China
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The Texas Legislature recently passed a bill (SB 1318) that limits the terms of noncompete agreements applicable to health care professionals, including physicians, dentists, and mid-level practitioners. The law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on June 20, modifies the Texas Business & Commerce Code to add further limitations on noncompete
