By Anne Blythe For all those waiting with bated breath to find out whether Medicaid will be expanded to nearly 600,000 more North Carolinians, take a pause. Republicans in the state House of Representatives are not ready to embrace the policy whole hog. Instead, there will be one more study and more planning, while the […]
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Should North Carolina operate its Medicaid oral health program as fee-for-service or transition to managed care?
By Anne Blythe As lawmakers ponder whether to expand Medicaid to add some 600,000 more people to the rolls, the North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative is looking at a different aspect of the federal- and state-sponsored insurance program. Nearly a year ago, North Carolina transformed its Medicaid program from a fee-for-service-based plan to a system […]
CDC Raises Monkeypox to a Level 2 Advisory
“Practice enhanced precautions” might appear to be like a acquainted directive by now, but its newest use will come from the Centers for Disorder Command and Prevention (CDC) for vacationers to stay away from an infection with monkeypox. The CDC just lately issued an “Alert – Degree 2” advisory for travelers as well being officers […]
Mental health struggles take toll on people suffering long COVID
Amy Weishan, 48, of Canby, Oregon, discusses her psychological wellbeing troubles although dwelling with extensive COVID-19. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks) Content material warning: In assist of trauma-educated communications, please be informed that this information has subjects that may well be activating for survivors of attempted suicide and all those who have been impacted by suicide or attempted suicide. […]
Smarter health: Regulating AI in health care
→ Find the first two episodes of the series here. Health care is heavily regulated. But can the FDA effectively regulate AI in health care? “Artificial intelligence can have a significant positive impact on public health,” The FDA’s Dr. Matthew Diamond says. “But it’s important to remember that, like any tools, AI enabled devices need to be […]
GOP takes indirect aim at Fetterman’s health in Pennsylvania Senate race
The perfectly-wishing is above. Now Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s stroke is formally a campaign concern in the swing state’s U.S. Senate race. But instead than instantly criticize Fetterman more than his health and fitness, Republicans are taking a unique strategy: bashing the Democrat for not remaining far more clear about the stroke that hospitalized […]