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HEALTH INSURERS RIPPING OFF PATIENTS, SAYS GOVT
News dze Zimbabwe
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September 6, 2025
Medical insurance should be separated from health services and insurers should not provide clinical or pharmaceutical services, as this creates fertile grounds to rip off patients, Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Sleiman Kwidini, has said....
Medical Services PS Oluga Urges Counties, Treasury to Safeguard UHC Workforce
Capital FM Kenya
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September 6, 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 6 – Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga has rallied County Executive Committee (CEC) members to champion the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) transition plan and urged dialogue with the National Treasury to...
Health Ministry launches lung health campaign in PJ
The Malaysian Star
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September 6, 2025
PETALING JAYA: With possibly millions of Malaysians suffering from some form of lung disease, the Health Ministry has launched a five-day lung health awareness drive, named the Live, Laugh, Lungs campaign. Held at the 1 Utama Shopping Centre, the...
Health Emergency In Andhra Village After 'Mysterious Illness' Kills 20
Cobrapost
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News Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has sent high-level medical teams to Turakapalem village in Guntur district. As per news report of NDTV,Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday declared a health emergency...
Health conditions and disabilities that may qualify for DWP travel help
The Mirror
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September 6, 2025
Managing work while living with a disability or health condition might appear daunting. But did you know that the Government's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offers various accessibility adjustments to make things easier? Founded in 1994,...
Health insurance costs could spike in 2026. Here's by how much
Lebanon Daily News - Pennsylvania
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The proposed increases range from a decrease of 10.1% to an increase of 30.1% depending on the insurer. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department will review the requests and accept public comment until Sept. 2 before finalizing rates in October....
Health Care Workers Fired After Mocking Patients' Bodily Fluids On TikTok
HuffPost
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September 5, 2025
LOADINGERROR LOADING Various employees at Pesetas Urgent Care in Santa Barbara appeared in the video that gained interest over the weekend, where they posed next to what looked like bodily fluid stains on an exam room table. The video went viral,...
Health officials issue warning amid concerning surge in dangerous virus found in mosquitoes: 'Historic'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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September 6, 2025
"If you are ever going to wear DEET, now is the time." by Lily CrowderSeptember 6, 2025 While warmer weather means more time outside, and maybe even a nice suntan, high temps are bringing about an increasing issue with mosquitoes. In the North...
Health Action Council conference, scheduled for February, seeks speakers, sponsors
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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September 6, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Health Action Council is now inviting sponsors and speakers to take part in its annual In-Value-Able Conference & Expo, scheduled for Feb. 3–4, 2026 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. The event is held for HR and...
Top Books Every Aspiring Pharmacist Should Read
World Pharma Today
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September 6, 2025
Foundations That Shape the Profession Every pharmacist begins with a bedrock of knowledge built from textbooks that serve as steady companions through study and practice. Among the most enduring titles stands “Remington: The Science and Practice...
Cleveland Clinic Opens Community Pharmacy at South Pointe Hospital
Cleveland Clinic
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Cleveland Clinic celebrated the opening of a new community pharmacy at South Pointe Hospital yesterday, joined by elected officials and community partners. The pharmacy will open for patients and community members on Sept. 8. Located on the first...
Employer Health Insurance Premiums Projected to Rise 6% in 2026
[your]NEWS
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September 6, 2025
Mercer survey finds employers bracing for higher costs tied to medical services, new treatments, and inflation. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Employer health insurance costs are expected to increase by 6.5 percent in 2026 after adjustments for...
Intensity of exercise could alter gut health in athletes
Diabetes.co.uk
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September 6, 2025
Athletes appear to have a different gut microbiota than the general population, according to new research which explored the impact of training intensity on gut health. With the aim of helping athletes to improve their health and performance, PhD...
Urgent 'health risk' warning issued over Pistachio Cream Dubai Cake
Wales Online
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September 6, 2025
A popular treat is being recalled as it could pose a 'health risk' to some people. The Food Standards Agency said that East Midlands Foods Limited was recalling Oslo Arrivo Pistachio Cream Dubai Cake because the allergens are not labelled in...
Medical volunteer organization claims threat of trespassing arrest by University during protest due to Campus Protection Act
The Daily Texan
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September 6, 2025
A first aid organization was forced to leave the University campus on Thursday during a student protest at the Main Mall after they claimed University employees warned a non-UT-affiliated member they would face criminal trespassing charges if they...
Why AI Projects Fail in Healthcare and What to Do About It
Analytics Insight
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Healthcare is experiencing an increase in artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, ranging from the development of diagnostic tools to the utilization of predictive analytics. In 2024, private equity and venture capital investments in healthcare...
'Mysterious Illness' Turns Deadly: Andhra Pradesh Declares Health Emergency
Times Now
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September 6, 2025
Health emergency declared in Andhra Pradesh (Representative Image/ Image Source: Canva) After a 'mysterious illness' killed around 20 people in two months in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu declared a health emergency on Friday...
Firefighters control brush fire near Medical Lake
FOX 28 - Washington State
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September 6, 2025
MEDICAL LAKE, Wash. – Firefighters responded to a brush fire that ignited on Friday night, about one mile west of South Ladd Road and West Fancher Road. According to Teri Bunce, Public Affairs Director with Spokane County Fire District 3, the fire...
Quest Diagnostics launches advanced pharmacogenomics laboratory test service
Pharmabiz.com
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Quest Diagnostics, a leading provider of diagnostic information services, announced an advanced pharmacogenomic (PGx) laboratory test service designed to help providers understand the patient's individual genetic response to select drug therapies....
Business News | Emedix Smart Pharmacy: The Franchise Powerhouse Transforming Healthcare in Bihar & Jharkhand
Latestly
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September 6, 2025
VMPL Patna (Bihar) [India], September 6: In a market where access to genuine medicines often remains a privilege, Emedix Smart Pharmacy has emerged as a game-changer, rewriting the healthcare story of Bihar and Jharkhand. With over 9 years of...