I’ve been a yoga teacher for decades, but when I first became disabled, I feared that chapter of my life was over. I couldn’t do the poses. I couldn’t lie on my back. I couldn’t even sit for very long. I kept going to classes, but I mostly just stood in the back and swayed, … Read more
At least 364 pertussis infections were reported to health authorities last week, according to figures published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, marking the worst Thanksgiving week for whooping cough in recent decades. This tops the previous Thanksgiving record of 228 cases of pertussis which were reported for the week ending Nov. … Read more
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said Thursday it was not going ahead with a policy change that would limit reimbursements for anesthesia during surgeries and medical procedures. The new policy would have reimbursed doctors based on time limits set by the insurer. Anthem BCBS, one of the largest health insurers in the U.S., quietly announced … Read more
Doctors who accept Medicare could face another pay cut in 2025, AMA says Doctors who accept Medicare could face another pay cut in 2025, AMA says 03:28 In the U.S., having health insurance is necessary, but not sufficient to ensure access to affordable health care services. While the U.S. lacks a universal health care system … Read more
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield said Thursday that the health insurance provider is reversing a policy that was set to go into effect in February of that would have limited anesthesia coverage during surgeries and other procedures, a change that had prompted an outcry from some physicians and lawmakers. The policy, which would have covered … Read more
Health officials continue to monitor an outbreak of Marburg virus — also known as “bleeding eye virus” — in Rwanda, which has sparked concerns about a potential spread outside the country. The U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory on Nov. 22, recommending that travelers exercise “increased caution” in Rwanda due to the outbreak. “Travelers … Read more
It was Oct. 28, 2023. Gavin woke up late that Saturday and came out of the bedroom with his hand cupped around one side of his neck. “Hey, honey, does this side of my neck look bigger?” I looked at him, expecting to see a pimple or bug bite. But instead, I saw a bulge … Read more
A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting — “deny,” “defend” and “depose” — echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims. The three words were emblazoned on the ammunition a masked gunman used to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a law enforcement official told The … Read more
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Ammunition used in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s death had writing that read, ‘deny,’ ‘defend’ and ‘depose,’ AP source says Source link