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Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Spending Tripled Since 2010, OIG Reports
Payments for catastrophic coverage under Medicare Part D have more than tripled since 2010, rising past $33 billion in 2015, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General . The report identified high-priced specialty drugs as a major driver of the increase in spending.
Montana may be a model for the Medicaid work requirement
Montana State Senator Ed Buttrey is a no-nonsense businessman from Great Falls. Like a lot of Republicans, he’s not a fan of the Affordable Care Act, nor its expansion of Medicaid, the health insurance for the poor and disabled.
Measles making comeback as parents opt out of vaccines
… there was a huge spike in Texas cases in 1958 with 85,862 people infected, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Nearly 50 years later, in the year 2000, it was declared across the country that measles had been eliminated due …
Feathered friends return to Pennsylvania Farm Show
Poultry exhibits were canceled at last year’s farm show due to the threat of avian influenza. Pennsylvania lifted the ban earlier this year.
Before The Crown, there was Victoria
Julia Baird’s biography of Queen Victoria reads like a novel. It’s the story of Victoria, told, as best as possible, from her own perspective.
Diversicare Leasing Corp Elliott Nursing Rehabilitation Center Omega…
… Wayne Adams, filed a complaint against Diversicare alleging that she had suffered an accelerated deterioration of her health as a result of Diversicare’s wrongful conduct, including recurring pressure ulcers, an ankle fracture, urinary tract …
President Obama gives preview of farewell address in weekly address
… up to half of Americans who have a preexisting condition, and secured new rights and protections for everybody with health insurance. Together, we’ve brought home most of our brave troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, and took bin Laden and thousands …
No, Defunding Planned Parenthood Won’t Cause Women To Die
… because the abortion giant will not receive $500 million from the government. I’ve depended on Planned Parenthood for health care, and I’m not alone. Women will die from preventable causes. #IStandWithPP https://t.co/noOwT3BfaH How many women will …
‘F**k W/Out Fear’ Says L.A. LGBT Center’s New PrEP Campaign
… HIV-gay and bi youth of color and trans women-are some of the least likely to know about PrEP. A recent study by APLA Health has revealed that black and Latino youth are actually the least likely to know about PrEP, and less than 10% are using it. …
Microsoft pioneer Ric Weiland’s huge bequest changed science, society
… off many strains of HIV, now being used in “Hutch”-led prevention research – could be used for a cure as well. Oregon Health & Science University’s Nancy Haigwood showed that the antibodies, given to baby monkeys just one day after exposure to HIV …
Bed bug and cockroach infestation costing family more than sanity
Old scars dot the eight-year-old’s entire body after months of living with a bed bug infestation at her west Edmonton housing complex. “We’ve lost everything.
Two new H7N9 cases reported in south China
… people who had close contact with the patients have not tested positive for the virus as of Friday. Local health sectors have conducted investigations, risk evaluations and disinfected possible areas of transmission to prevent the virus from …
Ed Sheeran’s 12 Most Provocative Lyrics
Ed Sheeran is back with two new songs that have been taking the world by storm, topping iTunes and garnering a combined 10 million views less than 24 hours of being released Friday . But while “Shape of You” is making some fans want to hit the dance floor and “Castle on the Hill” has others belting out its passionate chorus, what listeners may not have realized upon the first few listens is just how PG-13 some of the lyrics are.
Claims Of HIV Contamination In Thai Canned Fruits Baseless
Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has rubbished claims that canned fruits from Thailand contain Human Immunodeficiency Virus . He said HIV lived in human body fluid and could not live in canned food which had undergone high temperature heat treatment.
Community rallies behind beloved ailing LHS teacher
For more than 30 years, Ernie Descheneaux has shared his kindhearted nature with students and faculty at Lowell High School. After being diagnosed with a brain tumor last fall, it’s the community’s turn to return the kindness.
Chad Bettis now cancer-free, prepares for spring training
… area. “I feel really good. Looks like we’re going to be right on schedule for spring training.” His clean bill of health does come with the stipulation that he has to go through routine blood tests every three months or so, just to make sure the …
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Class of 2016 honoured at awards evening
Jordan also played an integral part in the development of the student network committee contributing to student quizzes, poetry readings, religious celebrations, creating resources, and raising money for charity. The talented student is now reading English literature at the University of Liverpool.
Liverpool FC defender Joe Gomez insists his injury nightmare has made him stronger
As Joe Gomez prepares to make his first Liverpool start in 15 months, the 19-year-old believes his injury nightmare has made him mentally stronger. The teenage defender has been sidelined since October 2015 when he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament issue before picking up an Achilles problem during pre-season.
Tales From The Motherhood: Suggestions after wisdom teeth removal
‘Tis the season for wisdom teeth removal. Seems everyone I run into lately has just had their teeth out, or knows someone who did.
‘Injury made me mentally stronger’: Joe Gomez on his road to recovery
It might have seemed that Joe Gomez’s professional world had folded just five days after JA1 4rgen Klopp’s appointment at Liverpool. There Gomez was: getting games at left back under the previous manager Brendan Rodgers, aged just 18 and looking the part, careering up the pitch representing England’s U21s against Kazakhstan Suddenly, a twinge in his kneeworried looks, a substitution, crutches and a scan.
Time-line cannot be fixed for reopening Zoo, say officials
Caption: Dr. S.M. Bhyregowda, Director, Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals, Bengaluru, MLA M.K. Somashekar, Karnataka Zoo Authority Chairperson Mallige Veeresh and Mysuru Zoo Executive Director K. Kamala Karikalan at the press conference this morning Mysuru, Jan. 7- ‘The CM has agreed to our move to close the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens or Mysuru Zoo for one month and we have followed all scientific procedures while closing the Zoo,’ said MLA M.K. Somashekar. His words were seconded by Karnataka Zoo Authority Chairperson Mallige Veeresh and Mysuru Zoo Executive Director K. Kamala Karikalan.
Cheating Death Can Cost $200,000 as Cancer Tops Pharma Sales
… revenue will propel innovation, the costs are stoking patients’ distress and creating a rift between manufacturers, health authorities and payers in many markets. Take the new lung-cancer drugs from Merck & Co., Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and Roche …
Seven confirmed flu deaths in Ireland
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has reported a high number of hospital admissions amid the influenza outbreak across the country from the end of December up to 1 January. In its weekly report , the HSPC said those aged 65 and older are most affected and influenza-like illnesses are particularly widespread in the east, southeast and south.
Marijuana brands can trademark almost anything, except marijuana
Hal Lewis, national sales director for Cannabis Sativa Inc., with Hi-brand cannabis balm and other products. Hi is a cannabis brand.
Replacement found for late SCC biology teacher
A local chiropractor will take over spring semester classes for the late biology professor Ross Teal, at Southeastern Community College in West Burlington. Chris Bassler of Absolute Wellness Center will begin teaching three microbiology classes and an anatomy and physiology classes at the start of the semester Wednesday.
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is looking for more nurses
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is looking for more nurses to join its pioneering teams which care for older people with mental health problems. The trust has four inpatient wards dedicated to older men and women who have dementia or other mental health conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Kidney donor woman given “death sentence” campaigns for law change
AN ill woman who appealed for a kidney donor feels like she has been handed a “death sentence” after doctors said her body would reject a live organ. Claire Tilley was given the devastating blow after taking the courageous step of appealing in the Worcester News for a donor after running out of options as her one remaining kidney began to fail.
Chris Froome reveals he turned down therapeutic use exemption during 2015 Tour de France
The Team Sky rider, who has admitted to receiving TUEs twice during his career, rejected medical help during the last week of his 2015 success Chris Froome has revealed he turned down the use of a therapeutic use exemption during the second of his three Tour de France wins. The Team Sky rider, who has admitted to receiving TUEs twice during his career, rejected medical help during the last week of his 2015 success.
The Medical Minute: Taking Control of Back Pain
… better, then how to prevent a recurrence . Dr. Mark Knaub , chief of adult orthopedic spine service at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center , said soft tissue injuries – strains of muscles, ligaments or tendons – are the most common …
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Multiple sclerosis: potential risk factors in childhood and adolescence.
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American Heart Association Praises USDA for Moving Sodium Standards Forward
… (American Heart Association) “Today’s action by the USDA is another giant step forward in improving our children’s health by reducing the sodium in school meals. Science clearly supports lowering sodium to moderate levels in the foods kids eat at …
Alkermes PLC (ALKS) SVP Mark Stejbach Sells 9,453 Shares
Alkermes PLC SVP Mark Stejbach sold 9,453 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $60.05, for a total value of $567,652.65.
Charity urges meningitis awareness
Meningitis Now is urging all students returning to university after the Christmas and New Year break to make themselves aware of the signs and symptoms of meningitis and to take up a free vaccine.
The Latest: Obama calls for Trump to ‘get to work’ on Russia
More than 1,300 people in the Cadillac area lost power Tuesday night due to winter storm conditions. Consumers Energy representative Terry DeDoes said strong w… President Barack Obama says he hopes President-elect Donald Trump will “get to work” trying to prevent Russia from interfering again in a U.S. election.
Capital Region residents catching cold with staying power
… word, be aware that you may in fact have something more dangerous than a cold. Flu is indeed circulating – the state health commissioner declared it was widespread on Dec. 28 – though the rate of cases in the Capital Region is not as great as …
Lawyers in cigarette lawsuit seek up to $30 million in compensation
… nt, the lawyers want a portion of the settlement to go to the two lead plaintiffs in the suit, as well as to Arkansas health agencies and anti-tobacco activists.
Obama leaves a cancerous legacy
… by 9.5 percent or higher. Clearly that didn’t happen, and one of the largest insurers in The Marketplace, United Health Care has stated a loss of half a billion U.S. dollars while in the exchange. It was sold on false pretense to them, and they have …