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March 10, 2025
AI is causing a complication for policymakers in Washington who are constantly concerned about the expensive nature of health care. Hospitals and insurance companies are in a race to discover innovative artificial intelligence solutions that can help them gain an advantage in managing and processing the $4 trillion of medical costs that Americans accumulate annually.
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Starting Monday, over 700,000 undocumented immigrants in California will have access to free healthcare as part of the state’s largest coverage expansion in ten years. This initiative will ultimately require the state to spend approximately $3.1 billion annually, bringing California closer to the Democratic objective of offering universal healthcare to its roughly 39 million inhabitants.
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West Virginia has begun distributing payments from a fund created as a result of settlements made in lawsuits related to opioid use. The state has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths in the United States. On Thursday, the Kanawha County Commission announced the receipt of a $2.9 million check. They will convene at their
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The president of Mexico opened a large “super pharmacy” on Friday in an effort to address the struggles of patients across the country who are frequently informed that their required medication is unavailable at their hospital. The solution proposed by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador involved converting a large warehouse on the outskirts of Mexico
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The Republican governor of Ohio rejected a bill on Friday that aimed to prohibit transgender youth from accessing gender-affirming medical care and participating in sports at the middle and high school level. This issue of how transgender individuals are treated continues to be a controversial topic in cultural debates surrounding education and health care rights.
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There was a significant amount of dark liquid accumulating on the floor in Washington. The lack of fresh air and overheating computer displays caused a fishy-smelling gel to ooze out, making the crew feel nauseated. Asbestos levels were found to be 50 times higher than what is considered safe by the Environmental Protection Agency. Since
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After spending four days in UNC Hospitals’ emergency room, Callum Bradford was eager to receive an answer to his pressing question. The teenager who identifies as transgender and lives in Chapel Hill required psychiatric treatment following an overdose of prescribed medication. Due to a shortage of available beds, he was on the verge of being
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In California, doctors who send abortion pills to patients in different states will not face legal consequences. Employees will now have increased paid sick leave following a successful year for labor. Additionally, workers cannot be terminated for consuming marijuana outside of work. These are some of the many laws that will go into effect on
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A woman in Minnesota has taken legal action against her dentist after undergoing numerous procedures in one appointment, including four root canals, eight dental crowns, and 20 fillings, which she claims resulted in disfigurement. Last week, Kathleen Wilson filed a lawsuit in Hennepin County District Court against Dr. Kevin Molldrem of Molldrem Family Dentistry in
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According to a recent report, new drugs used for treating obesity are proving to be effective in aiding weight loss. However, due to legal restrictions, Medicare will not cover the cost of these injections, leaving many older Americans unable to access them. Next year, drug manufacturers and a diverse and expanding group of politicians are
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