Healthcare Business & Policy

More U.S. Children Enter Foster Care in States With Abortion Restrictions

More U.S. Children Enter Foster Care in States With Abortion Restrictions 980 735 AEPC Health

TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When states have restrictive abortion laws in place, more children end up in foster care, new research finds.This happened even before the U.S.…

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Mobile Stroke Units Can Prevent Disabling Strokes

Mobile Stroke Units Can Prevent Disabling Strokes 1017 684 AEPC Health

TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — In some big cities, mobile stroke units can deliver a powerful clot-busting drug to patients as these specialized ambulances speed to the hospital.Now,…

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It’s as Safe to Get Your Rx From a Nurse Practitioner as From a Doctor

It’s as Safe to Get Your Rx From a Nurse Practitioner as From a Doctor 1920 1080 AEPC Health

TUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Nurse practitioners are just as good as primary care doctors at avoiding potentially harmful prescriptions for older patients — but both need to…

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AI Gets High Marks From Doctors in Answering Medical Questions

AI Gets High Marks From Doctors in Answering Medical Questions 1200 800 AEPC Health

TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) program could grow into a source of accurate and comprehensive medical information, but it’s not quite ready for…

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Talking to a Loved One Battling Substance Abuse: Staying Positive Is Key

Talking to a Loved One Battling Substance Abuse: Staying Positive Is Key 1200 800 AEPC Health

SATURDAY, Sept. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A conversation with a family member or loved one struggling with addiction can be the catalyst for getting help. But it’s important to…

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Heart, Diabetes, Cancer Drugs on List for Medicare Price Negotiations, White House Says

Heart, Diabetes, Cancer Drugs on List for Medicare Price Negotiations, White House Says 1200 800 AEPC Health

TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The Biden administration on Tuesday named the first 10 medicines that will be subject to price negotiations between Medicare and participating drug companies.…

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Poll Shows Who Americans Trust (and Don’t Trust) for Health News

Poll Shows Who Americans Trust (and Don’t Trust) for Health News 1200 800 AEPC Health

TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Misinformation about health and medicine is rampant in the United States, with far too many Americans being presented false claims and left wondering…

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Biden Administration Launches Office for Long COVID Research

Biden Administration Launches Office for Long COVID Research 1200 800 AEPC Health

TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As Americans continue to grapple with the effects of long COVID, the Biden administration on Monday announced the creation of a new office…

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Let’s get it right: high prescription drug costs could become worse with some of the “solutions” being proposed

Let’s get it right: high prescription drug costs could become worse with some of the “solutions” being proposed 2121 1414 AEPC Health

While there is general consensus that rising prescription drug costs are a vexing problem for people and institutions — from individual consumers, to collectively bargained health plans, to government programs…

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European Regulators Investigating Risk for Suicidal Thoughts With Popular Weight-Loss Drugs

European Regulators Investigating Risk for Suicidal Thoughts With Popular Weight-Loss Drugs 1200 800 AEPC Health

TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The European Medicines Agency is investigating concerns that popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Saxenda may be linked to suicidal thoughts and thoughts…

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