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Some U.S. States Expand Health Coverage for Immigrants Amid Crossing Issue

Wed, 2024-01-03 11:13 — mike kraft

States Expand Health Coverage for Immigrants as GOP Hits Biden Over Border Crossings - KFF Health News More than 1 million immigrants, most lacking permanent legal status, are covered by state health programs. Several states, including GOP-led Utah, will soon add or expand such coverage. khnkytjaw KFF Health News

A growing number of states are opening taxpayer-funded health insurance programs to immigrants, including those living in the U.S. without authorization, even as Republicans assail President Joe Biden over a dramatic increase in illegal crossings of the southern border.

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Opinion: Former NIH Director Collins regrets ignoring collateral damage from some anti-COVID policies

Wed, 2024-01-03 11:04 — mike kraft

Former NIH Director: Ignoring 'Collateral Damage' Inflicted by COVID-19 Policies Was 'Really Unfortunate' Francis Collins’ remarks highlight the folly of attaching "infinite value" to a life saved by government regulation. Yahoo News

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Florida surgeon general demands FDA, CDC ‘halt’ mRNA COVID vaccine use in humans

Wed, 2024-01-03 10:29 — mike kraft

Florida surgeon general demands FDA, CDC 'halt' mRNA COVID vaccine use in humans Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo demanded Wednesday the FDA and CDC "halt" the usage of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in humans, citing safety risks. Eric Daugherty Florida’s Voice

Ladapo pointed to “nucleic acid contaminants” in both the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines.

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Child Care Gaps in Rural America Threaten to Undercut Small Communities

Tue, 2024-01-02 18:24 — mike kraft

Child Care Gaps in Rural America Threaten to Undercut Small Communities - KFF Health News Deep gaps in rural America’s child care system threaten communities’ stability by shrinking the workforce and inhibiting economic potential. Now that pandemic-era federal aid for child care programs and low-income families has ended, it’s up to state and local leaders to find solutions. khnkytjaw KFF Health News

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Opinion: COVID-19 has tested us. Will we be ready for the next pandemic?

Tue, 2024-01-02 18:02 — mike kraft

COVID-19 has tested us. Will we be ready for the next pandemic? An infectious disease expert with insider access gives his take on what we did well, what we need to fix, and how to prepare for future outbreaks. Science

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King Charles' Christmas message calls for planet's protection

Tue, 2023-12-26 11:16 — mike kraft

King Charles III's Christmas message reflects a coronation theme and calls for planet's protection King Charles III has reflected his coronation theme of public service y in a Christmas message that he connected to the health of the planet and wars that are raging. AP News

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Five reasons to be positive about climate change despite a terrible year

Tue, 2023-12-26 11:04 — mike kraft

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New JN.1 COVID variant may be more contagious but less severe

Tue, 2023-12-26 10:54 — mike kraft

New JN.1 COVID variant may be more contagious but less severe A new, fast-spreading variant named JN.1 now makes up 44% of all cases nationwide. Yahoo News

A new, fast-spreading variant named JN.1 now makes up 44% of all cases nationwide, more than doubling (21.3% vs. 44.2%) its share from the week before, according to the CDC COVID Data Tracker: Variant Proportions. ...

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U.S. Flu and COVID rising infections could get worse over the holidays -- CDC

Fri, 2023-12-22 20:25 — mike kraft

Flu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks. They say the increases will be fueled by holiday gathering, low rates of vaccinations and the latest version of the coronavirus that appears to spread more easily. AP News

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High levels of flu-like illnesses were reported last week in 17 states — up from 14 the week before, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.

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Record number of breaches in health data reported in 2023

Fri, 2023-12-22 19:31 — mike kraft

Health data breaches hit an all-time high in 2023 At least 116 million individuals were impacted by large and numerous health data breaches reported to federal regulators this year. Katie Palmer STAT

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As many as 116 million individuals have been impacted by large health data breaches reported to the Department of Health and Human Services this year, according to records from its Office for Civil Rights as of December 21. That number has more than doubled over recent counts, driven primarily by a surge in hacking and ransomware attacks on health care organizations regulated by the privacy rule HIPAA.

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