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Poll: Two Thirds Believe Dissolving USAID Will Lead to More Illness and Death Globally, While Nearly Half Say It Would Significantly Reduce the Budget Deficit and Fund Domestic Programs

2 months ago01 mins

As the Trump administration works to dissolve the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), a new KFF poll finds that two-thirds (67%) of the public believe these actions will increase illness and death in low-income countries, and a similar majority (62%) believe it will result in more humanitarian crises around the world. At the same…More

How One Optum Exec Is Handling the Influx of Digital Mental Health Solutions

5 months ago01 mins

There has been a surge in digital mental health solutions, making it difficult to know which ones are effective. One Optum exec weighed in on how she’s managing this challenge. The post How One Optum Exec Is Handling the Influx of Digital Mental Health Solutions appeared first on MedCity News.

The Critical Role Of Regional Vaccine Manufacturing In The Next Global Pandemic

7 hours ago01 mins

A greater weight must be placed on vaccine manufacturing and distribution, both in the United States and worldwide, as we saw major imbalances in the world’s response to Covid-19 that highlighted gaps in accessibility. The post The Critical Role Of Regional Vaccine Manufacturing In The Next Global Pandemic appeared first on MedCity News.

California Dengue Cases Prompt Swift Response From Public Health Officials

5 months ago014 mins

Jason Farned and his team at the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District had spent years preparing for the likely arrival of dengue, a dangerous virus typically found in tropical climates outside the mainland United States. They’d watched nervously as invasive Aedes mosquito species that can carry the virus appeared in Los Angeles…

CDC Allocates $176M to Strengthen Public Health Infrastructure

7 months ago01 mins

Funding will help partners increase the capability of the public health workforce to deliver essential services, improve organizational and systems capacity

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Are you ready for Open Enrollment?

6 months ago01 mins

Open Enrollment for 2025 Marketplace coverage starts November 1. Open Enrollment is right around the corner. Make sure you’re ready. Image Did you: Gather basic information (PDF, 163 KB)? You can fill out your application faster if you’re ready with information like birthdates and Social Security Numbers (SSNs).Check to see if you might save on…

Buprenorphine Access Still Lags, Even After Major Federal Policy Changes

1 month ago01 mins

While the drop in drug overdose deaths is promising, and could potentially be partially attributed to the efforts of the federal government, we must remain cognizant about the sheer number of lives we continue to lose every year to overdose. The post Buprenorphine Access Still Lags, Even After Major Federal Policy Changes appeared first on…

Where Does the Pharmacy Guild Stand in Its Effort to Build a National Pharmacy Union?

2 months ago01 mins

So far, 13 pharmacies have filed to join the Pharmacy Guild, 11 of which have won their election with the National Labor Relations Board while the other two are waiting for their election date. The post Where Does the Pharmacy Guild Stand in Its Effort to Build a National Pharmacy Union? appeared first on MedCity…

How has the Burden of Chronic Diseases in the U.S. and Peer Nations Changed Over Time?

6 days ago01 mins

Chronic, non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide and make up 8 of the 10 top causes of death in the U.S. Across several chronic diseases, the U.S. has a higher burden of illness than peer nations. The reasons why are complex and include differences in how health care is managed, poverty, diet…More

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At Little-Known Health Agency, DOGE Ends Dream ‘To Make A Difference’

1 month ago015 mins

By MICHAEL MILLENSON Four days after emergency surgery and barely able to walk, Heather Sherman flew from Chicago to Washington for first-day-of-work onboarding at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Fourteen months later, Sherman suddenly became one of the thousands of federal employees summarily dismissed by a weekend email telling them they were “not…

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Poll: Two Thirds Believe Dissolving USAID Will Lead to More Illness and Death Globally, While Nearly Half Say It Would Significantly Reduce the Budget Deficit and Fund Domestic Programs

How One Optum Exec Is Handling the Influx of Digital Mental Health Solutions

The Critical Role Of Regional Vaccine Manufacturing In The Next Global Pandemic

California Dengue Cases Prompt Swift Response From Public Health Officials

CDC Allocates $176M to Strengthen Public Health Infrastructure

Are you ready for Open Enrollment?

Buprenorphine Access Still Lags, Even After Major Federal Policy Changes

Where Does the Pharmacy Guild Stand in Its Effort to Build a National Pharmacy Union?

How has the Burden of Chronic Diseases in the U.S. and Peer Nations Changed Over Time?

At Little-Known Health Agency, DOGE Ends Dream ‘To Make A Difference’