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WA Champions Tackle Soaring Healthcare Costs
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Reports from the Insurance Commissioner’s office and the Attorney General in Washington State show health care costs are rising faster than the national average due to insufficient regulation and consolidation of health care providers. The Economic Opportunity Institute is asking lawmakers to address these issues, and has launched the…
7 Days of Daily 9-Minute Gorilla Walks: Surprising Outcomes
The Impact of Engaging in Gorilla Walk Exercises
Have you ever wondered what walking like a gorilla could do for…
Illinois Urges Mask Use as Respiratory Infections Surge
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The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued guidelines suggesting the use of masks in certain…
Healthcare Insights by Authors Joseph Burns and Liz Seegert
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Unprecedented AI Rules Set by EU After ChatGPT Skyrockets
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The European Union has reached an agreement on landmark rules for artificial intelligence (AI), in the…
Revolutionary Method Improves Influenza Case Count in Healthcare
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A study suggests that the traditional definition of health care-associated influenza results in a…
Boosting Behavioral Health: Employer’s Guide to Excellence Programs
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The article discusses the rise of employer-sponsored health plans using Center of Excellence (COE) programs to provide specialized care for selected health services. In 2023, 34% of large firms reported sponsoring COE programs including behavioral health services, with a higher share (45%) among the largest firms. While COE programs can…
Cleveland Sued for Discriminatory Fitness Test by Firefighter, Woman
Legal Battle over Gender Discrimination in Cleveland Firefighter Fitness TestA Cleveland firefighter and a woman…
Medical System Fails Children with Complex Health Needs
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Children with medical complexity, defined by the American Academy of Pediatrics as those with multiple…
FAA Responds to Pilots’ Fear of Seeking Mental Health Care
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Commercial pilots and other aviation professionals are hesitating to seek help for mental health issues due to the fear of losing their medical clearance to fly. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is urging for reforms in rules and policies that discourage individuals from seeking treatment, and the Federal Aviation…