CDC 2024 flu shot guidelines: 2 key changes
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) The CDC has updated annual flu shot recommendations for the 2024-25 season, noting
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Health Care – General
When DNRs are misunderstood as ‘do not treat’
(By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) Conceptually, “do not resuscitate” orders are straightforward medical documents. However, confusion among medical
Read MorePoll: Most Who Use Artificial Intelligence Doubt AI Chatbots Provide Accurate Health Information
(Craig Palosky for The Kaiser Family Foundation) Amid rising interest in and use of artificial intelligence (AI) by individuals and
Read MoreMajority of weight loss drug prescriptions going to commercially insured patients
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) In 2023, more than 61% of Ozempic prescriptions went to patients with commercial
Read MoreBill would ensure care after rural hospital closures
(By Ashleigh Hollowell for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced legislation that would shield communities from
Read MoreAbout a quarter of Gen Z adults can define deductible, copay: Survey
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Among Gen Z adults, 27% can correctly identify the term “deductible,” and 29%
Read MoreMammograms have pros and cons. Women can handle the nuance, study argues
(By Ronnie Cohen for NPR) New research makes the case for educating women in their 40s — who’ve been caught
Read MoreAmazon’s One Medical faces scrutiny over call center practices
(By Naomi Diaz for Becker’s Hospital Review) Amazon’s primary care clinic One Medical allegedly provided guidelines for their employees to
Read MorePay attention during the Open Enrollment Period
Although Medicare Open Enrollment is a few months away, it is not too early to learn about changes that may
Read More10 Things About Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)
(By Priya Chidambaram and Alice Burns for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Jul 08, 2024) Long-term services and supports (LTSS)
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