Vaccine choice = more measles infection

Texas is moving to allow for more freedom of choice with respect to receipt of vaccines. The Economist reports: Texas legislators meeting in Austin, the state capital, are debating new laws to relax vaccine rules, urged on by Texans for Vaccine Choice (TFVC). On February 18th activists in “Come and Make Me” shirts took to…

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MedCity Pivot Podcast: How AI Can Help in Cancer

Dr. Timothy Showalter talks about how AI can be a powerful force in recommending treatment for cancer patients. He is Artera’s chief medical officer and the company has built a digital pathology tool for prostate cancer patients. The post MedCity Pivot Podcast: How AI Can Help in Cancer appeared first on MedCity News.

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Listen: NPR and KFF Health News Explore How Racism and Violence Hurt Health

KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Cara Anthony and Emily Kwong, host of NPR’s podcast “Shortwave,” talk about Black families living in the aftermath of lynchings and police killings in their communities. Anthony shares her southeastern Missouri-based reporting from “Silence in Sikeston,” a documentary film, podcast, and print reporting project. She discusses the latest research on…

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The Case for Patient Transportation Coverage for Health Plans

While health plans may consider the additional costs, long-term savings from reduced complications and hospital admissions can offset these expenses. Not only that, but transportation benefits can reduce health disparities and improve patient and caregiver lives. The post The Case for Patient Transportation Coverage for Health Plans appeared first on MedCity News.

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