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Analysis: Improved U.S. health care value cannot be achieved by hospital mergers and acquisitions alone--study

Tue, 2024-12-31 12:46 — mike kraft
Study indicates improved health care value cannot be achieved by hospital mergers and acquisitions alone Mergers and acquisitions of U.S. hospitals and health systems rarely improve the quality of care delivered or result in lower health care costs and prices, according to a study published in the Journal ... American College of Surgeons Medical Xpress

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U.S. drug prices to increase Jan 1; Seniors won't have to pay more than $2000 total

Tue, 2024-12-31 12:34 — mike kraft

Drugmakers to raise US prices on over 250 medicines starting Jan. 1

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New York new law would fine fossil fuel companies $75 billion for climate change damage

Fri, 2024-12-27 10:21 — mike kraft
New York Signs Climate Law That Would Fine Fossil Fuel Companies $75 Billion The bill is meant to put the onus of fossil fuel damage on companies instead of the taxpayer. Reuters Inc
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Louisiana officials forbid public health workers from promoting COVID, flu and mpox shots

Fri, 2024-12-20 10:27 — mike kraft
Louisiana forbids public health workers from promoting COVID, flu and mpox shots An NPR investigation found Louisiana health officials told staff to stop promoting vaccines for COVID, flu and mpox, holding flu shot events or otherwise encouraging the public to get those vaccines. WWNO - New Orleans Public Radio
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Climate change overview stories, including emissions, impact on insurance, winter season

Thu, 2024-12-19 10:55 — mike kraft
Climate and environment updates: Biden administration sets ambitious greenhouse gas emissions goal The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now. ABC News ABC News

 

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New York and New Jersey hospitals urge patients, staff to mask up amid spike in COVID, flu, RSV

Thu, 2024-12-19 10:30 — mike kraft
Tri-State hospitals urge patients, staff to mask up amid spike in COVID, flu, RSV With flu, COVID and RSV infections on the rise amid the holiday season, hospitals in New York and New Jersey are issuing an urgent plea: mask up! ABC7 New York

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Montana’s Supreme court says global warming can’t be ignored, upholding landmark climate case

Wed, 2024-12-18 19:27 — mike kraft
Global warming can't be ignored, Montana's top court says, upholding landmark climate case Montana’s Supreme Court has upheld a landmark climate ruling that said the state was violating residents’ constitutional right to a clean environment by permitting oil, gas and coal projects without regard for global warming. AP News

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California declares first statewide emergency over bird flu

Wed, 2024-12-18 19:08 — mike kraft
California declares first statewide emergency over bird flu The declaration comes the same day the first “severe” case was found in a human outside of the state. Emma Anderson Politico

California on Wednesday declared a statewide emergency over bird flu, with Gov. Gavin Newsom warning that “conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property” meant greater efforts were needed to defeat the spread. ...

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U.S. Government annouced community relocation sources

Mon, 2024-12-16 17:21 — mike kraft
New Interagency Resources Highlight Federal Support of Community-Driven Relocation - HS Today The Department of the Interior and FEMA, in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, Office of Science and Technology Policy, are pleased to announce the release of Opportunities for Federal Support of Community-Driven Relocation and Community-Driven Relocation: Guide for Communities to Federal Programs and Resources HSToday
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FEMA distrust makes some North Carolina residents hesitant to apply for hurricane aid

Mon, 2024-12-16 12:30 — mike kraft
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