Healthcare
When you lose your health insurance, you may also lose your primary doctor – and that hurts your health
When you lose your health insurance, you may also lose your primary doctor – and that hurts your health When you lose health insurance, you may also lose your primary doctor, leading to missed warning signs, delayed care, and worsening health outcomes. Staying connected to a trusted doctor can keep you healthier and save the […]
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How artificial intelligence controls your health insurance coverage
How artificial intelligence controls your health insurance coverage Health insurance companies use artificial intelligence algorithms to decide whether to pay for health care treatments and services recommended by a patient’s physicians, often leading to delays or denials of necessary care. The use of AI in health insurance can have serious consequences, including withholding care from […]
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Family and friends shoulder the real cost of dementia − $224B in unpaid care
Family and friends shoulder the real cost of dementia − $224B in unpaid care The true cost of dementia care in the US is estimated to be $277 billion per year, five times higher than the initial medical spending estimate of $53 billion. The majority of this cost ($224 billion) is attributed to unpaid care […]
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‘Smart’ dental implants could feel more like the real thing
‘Smart’ dental implants could feel more like the real thing Researchers are developing “smart” dental implants that can mimic the natural feel and function of real teeth. The new approach uses a biodegradable coating wrapped around an implant, which contains stem cells and a protein to help nerves grow and multiply around it. The coating […]
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House tax-and-spending bill and other Trump administration changes could make millions of people lose their health insurance coverage
House tax-and-spending bill and other Trump administration changes could make millions of people lose their health insurance coverage Millions of Americans could lose their health insurance coverage due to the House tax-and-spending bill and other Trump administration changes, including a reduction in Medicaid incentives and work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries. The Congressional Budget Office estimates […]
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Will you be able to get a COVID shot this fall?
Will you be able to get a COVID shot this fall? Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for healthy children or pregnant women, effective immediately. The FDA has also changed its policy framework, stating that boosters will only be available to adults over […]
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LGBTQ+ patients stay up-to-date on preventive care when their doctors are supportive, saving money and lives throughout society
LGBTQ+ patients stay up-to-date on preventive care when their doctors are supportive, saving money and lives throughout society LGBTQ+ patients who receive affirming care from their doctors are more likely to stay up-to-date on preventive services, such as flu shots and cancer screenings, which can save lives and money. The study found that 34% of […]
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Binge drinking brake found in mouse brains, offering future path to treating alcohol abuse – new research
Binge drinking brake found in mouse brains, offering future path to treating alcohol abuse – new research Researchers have identified a small cluster of neurons in the medial orbitofrontal cortex that play a key role in suppressing binge drinking behavior. The discovery was made using a genetically modified mouse model that allowed researchers to map […]
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US health care is rife with high costs and deep inequities, and that’s no accident – a public health historian explains how the system was shaped to serve profit and politicians
US health care is rife with high costs and deep inequities, and that’s no accident – a public health historian explains how the system was shaped to serve profit and politicians The US healthcare system was deliberately designed to prioritize profit and politicians over people, leading to high costs and deep inequities. The system’s architecture, […]
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Kaiser Permanente using artificial intelligence to improve patient care
Kaiser Permanente using artificial intelligence to improve patient care Kaiser Permanente is utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance patient care. The use of ambient AI eliminates the need for real-time note-taking, allowing doctors to focus more on their patients. This innovative approach enables doctors to engage more fully with their patients and provide better care. By […]
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