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CDC Warns of Deadly Drug 100 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl as Overdoses Surge
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 […]
Drug Manufacturers Lose Their Appeal Against Arkansas Law on Discounts to Hospitals Utilizing Outside Pharmacies
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 […]
North Carolinians Grapple with Rising Medical Bills Despite Debt-Relief Efforts
CHARLOTTE — An group that studies health policy called KFF says that more than 13% of adults in North Carolina have medical debt. With that […]
No Matter Their Immigration Situation, the New State Medicaid Program Covers Kids and Pregnant Women
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 […]
Arkansas Medical Board Rejects Physician’s Bid to Resume Practice with Restrictions
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 […]
The Exact Number of Hours You Need to Sleep Based On Your Age
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 […]
Arizona Woman Sentenced for Medicaid Fraud, Ordered to Pay $4M in Restitution
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 […]
Open Enrollment: Your Annual Opportunity to Review and Update Health Insurance Coverage
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 […]
Majority of Iowans Remain Unvaccinated for COVID-19 and Flu, Raising Health Concerns
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 […]
Central Kentucky Pharmacist Has Pleaded Guilty in a Case Involving $100,000 in Fake Bills
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 […]
