Fentanyl has made headlines for its role in overdose deaths, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns about the rise of an even deadlier substance. Last year, illegally made fentanyls (IMFs) accounted for over 70% of all overdose deaths in the United States. One of these was carfentanil, an altered variant of … Read more
The United States Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision on Monday, holding that an Arkansas statute mandating drug makers to offer discounts to doctors who use outside pharmacies does not violate federal law. The high court declined to hear the appeal of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, or PhRMA, action against Arkansas … Read more
CHARLOTTE — An group that studies health policy called KFF says that more than 13% of adults in North Carolina have medical debt. With that number, North Carolina is one of the states with the most hospital debt. On Monday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper talked about what is being done to help people across the … Read more
Every child and pregnant woman will be able to get health insurance starting January 1, 2025, thanks to a new law. “Cover All Coloradans” is a program that makes state Medicaid available for care before and after giving birth. It also covers medical, dental, eye, and mental health care for kids. Groups that help immigrants … Read more
On Thursday, the lawyer for a doctor in Forrest City who is being accused of rape and sexual assault asked the Arkansas State Medical Board to let the doctor go back to work with some limits. Instead, the board decided to wait to move until Dr. Sudesh Banaji’s charges were heard in court, which meant … Read more
Sleep is a fundamental pillar of good health, playing a crucial role in maintaining physical well-being, mental clarity, and emotional balance. Yet, many people fail to get enough sleep, often due to hectic lifestyles, work pressures, or other factors. What’s important to know is that the ideal amount of sleep changes as we age—our sleep … Read more
A court has ordered a woman serving three and a half years in jail for cheating Arizona’s Medicaid system to pay more than $3.8 million in reparations. Ariell Dix, 37, was the first person imprisoned in the sprawling scam, which mostly targeted Native Americans seeking drug and alcohol addiction therapy. Authorities claimed the overall plot, … Read more
Every year, the Open Enrollment period provides an opportunity to enroll in or modify your health insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. This is an ideal time to review your coverage and ensure it meets your healthcare needs and budget. When is Open Enrollment? Typically, Open Enrollment runs from November 1 to January 15, … Read more
Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Despite the release of a new vaccination to protect against the Omicron strain of COVID-19, fewer than 50,000 Johnson County residents have received it this year. This leaves approximately 110,000 people unvaccinated. Johnson County is witnessing a minor increase in COVID-19 case numbers, so public health officials are advising individuals to … Read more
A Central Kentucky pharmacist has admitted to filing false claims for more than $100,000 in Medicaid payments. Justin T. Bell pled guilty in federal court on October 10 to one count of making a false statement in connection with a federally sponsored health program payment. According to his guilty bargain, Bell, the owner of Georgetown … Read more