In a rural small town, a group of locals steps up to support senior health
(By Juliana Kim, Tim Evans for NPR) GLEN ULLIN, N.D. — When small rural towns get smaller, the challenges for
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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,
Read MoreWhen 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
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
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
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
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
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
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