Legislation passed along party lines. A bill requiring medical providers to preserve the life of an infant born alive during an attempted abortion procedure passed in the House…
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HHS Civil Rights Office Ensures Deaf Accessibility
Hot Springs hospital agrees to provide hearing aids and sign language charts. An Arkansas-based hospital entered into a legal agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services…
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President Receives Letter Regarding Emergency Rooms
Hospital organizations warn that the lack of space and staff is creating a crisis. President Joe Biden received a letter from a group of medical organizations regarding the…
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CDC Eases Rules on Opioids
Officials say that legal enforcement only fuels the opioid crisis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a 200-page report with new recommendations to relax restrictions…
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Over the Counter Hearing Aids on Sale at Retailers
Under the FDA approval, hearing aids can be bought without medical exams or prescriptions. Lower-cost hearing aids have been made available over the counter for the first time…
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Hospitals Seek Congressional Help with Financial Challenges
Costs are up while Medicare payments are down. A new report from the American Hospital Association shows that massive growth in expenses and rising inflation are fueling continued…
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Vice President Pledges $1.5 Billion Healthcare Investment
Funds will come from American Rescue Plan signed last March. On Monday, Vice President Kamala Harris announced that President Biden’s administration would be directing $1.5 billion of COVID-19…
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National Guard Deploying Overseas Medical Support
KY National Guard’s 1163rd Medical Company Area Support members heading to Europe. 1163rd Medical Company Area Support (MCAS) members in the Kentucky National Guard are being deployed to…
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Doctors, Hospitals Prepared If Second COVID Wave Hits
They have a better understanding of the virus. Doctors and hospital administrators say they are better prepared should a second wave of COVID-19 cases hit in the coming…
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First Lady Thanks Those on the Front Lines
“We salute your courageous and compassionate efforts.” First Lady Melania Trump released a brief video message of appreciation directed to the medical personnel and other front-line responders fighting…
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