In the year of screenings, most exposure due to burn pits in Iraq or Agent Orange in Vietnam. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that they…
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HUD Report Highlights Importance of Stable Housing for Public Health
President Biden’s administration releases health-action playbook. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) highlighted its many housing programs after President Biden’s administration released its action plan to…
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Marine Corps Commandant to Have Heart Surgery
He had a heart attack last month. U.S. Marine Corps Commandant General Eric Smith suffered a heart attack, collapsing during a run on October 29. He is now home…
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Administration to Offer Temporary Legal Status for Migrants Separated at Border
The action stems from the settlement of an ACLU lawsuit over policies from the prior administration. President Biden’s administration intends to offer temporary legal status to illegal immigrants…
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Senate Committee Agrees Reform Necessary for College Athletics
Signing deals, and physical and emotional care for student-athletes varies widely. The Senate Judiciary Committee recently agreed that federal action must be taken to solidify best practices for…
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CFPB Proposes Removal of Medical Bills from Credit Reports
The director says, “Medical bills have little predictive value in credit decisions.“ The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is in the rulemaking process that would take medical bills…
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VA Seeks to Protect Veterans From Benefit Fraud
Online resource and outreach efforts are being made to protect veterans from scammers and promote benefit security. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has initiated a campaign to…
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DOJ Sentences Hospice Director for Fraud
The director had perpetrated over $150 million in false Medicare claims. The Department of Justice (DOJ) sentenced a hospice medical director to four years and two months of…
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Healthcare Workers Union Coalition Strike Begins
Union negotiators say compensation proposals do not reflect the cost of living. A strike of more than 75,000 healthcare workers with the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions began…
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VA Surpasses Fiscal Year 2023 Hiring Goal
The department hires more than 54,000 employees to sustain healthcare needs. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health officials announced they exceeded their fiscal 2023 hiring target of…
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