Senate Majority Leader Advocates for Telehealth Medicare Funding

He calls telehealth a “lifeline, not a luxury” for elderly and rural communities. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York called for the continuation of Medicare’s telehealth…

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School-Based Mental Health Services Receive $70 Million in Grants

The funding supports hiring and training over 4,000 new mental health professionals. The Department of Education has announced a $70 million investment into school-based mental health services. Distributed…

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VA Honored for Department Medical Research

Labs recognized by Nature Index, doctors recognized in Time 100 Health List. The Nature Index, a prestigious database of scientific journals, recently recognized the Department of Veterans Affairs…

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DOJ Concludes Two State Veterans’ Homes Violated the Constitution

Inadequate infection control practices endanger elders and violate the 14th Amendment. The Department of Justice (DOJ) completed an investigation into two state veterans homes in New Jersey, concluding…

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FDA Approves Tyruko for Multiple Sclerosis and Crohn’s Disease Treatment

Medication offers options to those who have relapsing forms of the disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized Tyruko (natalizumab-sztn), the first biosimilar to Tysabri…

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CDC Reports on Medical Mistreatment During Pregnancy

Minorities and uninsured or publicly insured receive worse treatment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report documenting widespread experiences of mistreatment during medical appointments…

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Senate Bill Would Expand Health Savings Accounts 

The measure would increase the maximum contribution levels.  Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, along with co-sponsors Senators Mike Braun of Indiana and James Risch of Idaho, introduced legislation…

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FTC and HHS Warn Health Providers of Privacy Risks

Online tracking technology poses a risk to telehealth websites and mobile apps. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for…

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VA Considers Addition of 3 Cancers to Toxic Exposure List

The department is reviewing the conditions for possible coverage under the PACT Act. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is reviewing whether three additional types of cancer should…

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VA Partners with Stanford for Cancer Center in California

The future research center will serve both veterans and non-veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the beginning plans for a leading-edge cancer care and research center in…

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