A California law that limits the size of bills from out-of-network physicians for care delivered in hospitals appears to be protecting patients' financial liability, but has shifted bargaining leverage in favor of insurance ...
Aug 12, 2019
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Self-medication refers to the use of over-the-counter (OTC) medication and other means of dealing with individual health problems. Self-medication is promoted as a policy measure for reducing unnecessary visits to medical ...
Aug 1, 2023
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The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter, meaning most Americans will no longer ...
Feb 25, 2022
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China has enacted extraordinary measures to contain the spread of a new coronavirus that has killed more than 130 people, infected thousands and reached some 15 countries.
Jan 29, 2020
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The unknown risks of youth rugby need urgent assessment to ensure the safety of junior players, says a senior doctor in The BMJ this week.
Jan 7, 2015
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The Biden administration will end most of the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends, the White House said Monday.
May 1, 2023
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Less than half the population of Africa are not receiving the health services they need, with vulnerable groups including gay and disabled people left behind, says a report.
Apr 1, 2021
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France announced a staggering 332,252 daily virus cases Wednesday, smashing a string of recent records, as hospitals prepared drastic measures to brace for patient surges and the government strained to avoid a new lockdown.
Jan 5, 2022
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In a finding that highlights another health consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, researchers report that the risk of dying from heart disease increased during the coronavirus lockdowns last spring, likely because people ...
Jan 12, 2021
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Citing federal law, the Biden Administration on Monday said that if a pregnant woman's life is in danger, hospitals must provide her with care, including abortion services.
Jul 12, 2022
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