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TL/DR - UP Health System has recruited Dr. Michael Sand to its respiratory and sleep medicine teams. Dr. Sand specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome in adults and children aged four and older. He holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern…

TL/DR - The article emphasizes the importance of health insurance and offers tips on how to maximize its benefits. Suggestions include choosing the right health plan, understanding the coverage, staying in-network, prioritizing preventive care, using prescription drug benefits wisely, knowing the deductible and out-of-pocket limits, keeping medical…

TL/DR - The White House recently held a roundtable discussion with Black mayors, county officials, philanthropy, unions, and NGOs to explore strategies for expanding and training the local workforce for high-quality jobs under President Biden's Investing in America agenda. Participants, including the mayors of major cities like Baltimore,…

TL/DR - Six US states have initiated or expanded Medicaid programs to provide dental coverage for adults this year, using a combination of federal and state funding. The expansion of these programs is a response to growing awareness of the significant economic and health costs associated with untreated dental conditions. However, barriers to…