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Mississippi Health Department Ups Distribution Of Free Naloxone

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This Year’s Flu Shot Might Offer Less Protection, CDC Reports

WEB6 hours ago — The effectiveness of this year's flu jab was lower in South America than for last season, which informs the CDC's analysis about protection the shot may offer …

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KHN’s ‘What the Health

WEBSep 9, 2021 — The covid-19 pandemic has shone a spotlight on public health, a key part of the health care system that usually operates in the background. Public health has, over …

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KHN’s ‘What the Health

WEBJun 10, 2021 — The podcast panelists, marking the show’s 200th episode, noted that over four years they have been surprised that the public health system was unprepared for a …

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Public Health Archives

WEBSep 26, 2024 — The Public Health Consequences of Public Housing Failures. September 23, 2024. Every year more than 10,000 taxpayer-supported public housing units are lost …

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Lost on the Frontline

WEBAug 11, 2020 — Victoria Knight: @victoriaregisk. Alex Smith, KCUR: @AlexSmithKCUR. “Lost on the Frontline” is an ongoing project by Kaiser Health News and The Guardian …

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364 Hospitals Have High Rates Of Overall Readmissions, New …

WEBJan 6, 2014 — Medicare’s new comprehensive measure of hospital readmissions shows that at least 20 percent of the hospitals in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, …

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

WEBNov 7, 2023 — Citing more than $1 billion in false reimbursement claims, prosecutors described him as the linchpin of the “largest single criminal health care fraud case ever …

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KHN’s ‘What The Health

WEBOct 24, 2019 — Medicare’s sister program actually covers more people than Medicare. It’s complex and sometimes confusing, but Medicaid is critical to states, health care …

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Welcome to KFF Health News

WEBWelcome to KFF Health News. In these dire times for the news industry, the birth of a news organization is a rare bright spot. We hope KFF Health News will make a vital …

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KFF Health News' 'What The Health

WEBSep 26, 2024 — In this special episode of “What the Health?”, host and KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner speaks to Larry Levitt of KFF, Paul …

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Tribal Health Officials ‘Blinded’ by Lack of Data

WEBSep 4, 2024 — American Indians and Alaska Natives face life expectancy about 10 years shorter than the national average and, in early 2020, had a covid-19 infection rate 3½ …

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Boom, Now Bust: Budget Cuts and Layoffs Take Hold in Public …

WEBSep 5, 2024 — In California, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed cutting the state’s public health funding by $300 million. And the Washington Department of Health …

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758 Hospitals Penalized For Patient Safety In 2016: Data Table

WEBDec 10, 2015 — Medicare is lowering its 2016 payments by 1 percent for 758 hospitals with high rates of potentially avoidable infections and complications such as blood clots, bed …

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On the Campaign Trail, Democrats Call Out Opponents on Abortion

WEB4 hours ago — As Nov. 5 approaches and the struggle for control of the U.S. House reaches a fever pitch, Democrats are doing everything they can to tie their Republican opponents …

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Podcast: ‘What The Health

WEBSep 8, 2017 — In this episode of “What the Health?” Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News, Joanne Kenen of Politico, Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times and Mary Agnes …

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721 Hospitals Penalized For Patient Safety

WEBDec 19, 2014 — Medicare is penalizing 721 hospitals with high rates of potentially avoidable mistakes that can harm patients, known as "hospital-acquired conditions." Penalized …

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

WEB6 hours ago — Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today's selections are on the Boar's Head listeria outbreak, getting sober, antibiotic resistance, …

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As Yellow Jackets Buzz After Helene, NC Health Officials Send …

WEB6 hours ago — Benadryl and EpiPens are being supplied to counter the sting after floodwaters and fallen trees displaced colonies of the nesting insect. Meanwhile, as the …

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Harris’ Emphasis on Maternal Health Care Is Paying Dividends …

WEB2 days ago — Trump has also sought support from Black women voters. His campaign released a video in August showcasing Black women pledging to support him over …

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