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Cutting Costly PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ from US Water Supply
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new standards for PFAS levels in drinking water, requiring water systems to conduct testing within three years and install treatment systems within five years if contaminants are detected. This could prove costly and challenging for state officials and utilities. PFAS chemicals,…
Legislators Approve Ban on Insurance Step Therapy
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The Illinois House has passed healthcare initiatives proposed by Governor J.B. Pritzker, targeting…
Tarrant’s Rising Health Challenges Force Fort Worth Cancer Center Closure
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Cancer Support Community North Texas – Tarrant County, a nonprofit that provides resources and support…
Trump’s Quest to End Obamacare: What It Means for Voters
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Former US President Donald Trump continues to target Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act, in his campaign, despite its popularity among voters. A poll by non-partisan health policy nonprofit KFF found that 62% of registered voters have a favorable opinion of Obamacare. Trump's efforts to terminate Obamacare and his attempts to link it…
Majority of Malaysians Uninterested in Exercise: Survey Results
Physical Inactivity among Malaysians
There's a rising trend of sedentary behavior among Malaysians, with a greater…
DOJ’s New Health Care Task Force Boosts Antitrust Vigilance
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have increased their antitrust…
Supreme Court Urged to Recognize Abortion as Essential Care: Doctors
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Thousands of doctors across the U.S. have signed a public letter urging the Supreme Court to ensure health care professionals can perform abortions in every state when needed as "stabilizing treatment" under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act. The letter, organized by the Committee to Protect Health Care, supports the…
Gov. Mills Appoints New Acting Commissioner for Maine DHHS
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Governor Janet Mills has appointed Deputy Commissioner Sara Gagné-Holmes as the Acting Commissioner of…
Steward Health’s Bankruptcy Halts Lawsuits – NBC Boston
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A mother is seeking justice for her 4-year-old daughter who died after being rushed to Steward Health…
Empowering Rules for Accessible Health Care & Housing
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The letters discuss a variety of topics, from frustrations over California's housing process to the need for healthcare accessibility and equality. Cities are reportedly dealing with increasingly complex housing regulations along with the lack of an appeals process for state housing authority decisions. In terms of healthcare, the Bay…