Clinicians can improve suicide care for pregnant and postpartum patients

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With suicide rates increasing in the United States, communities must use every tool available to identify those at risk so they can be connected to the care they need. Earlier this year, Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) worked directly with the state’s health care providers to help increase suicide risk screening among pregnant and postpartum people, …

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If Obama and Biden’s health care policies are so good, why do costs continue to rise?

If Obama and Biden's health care policies are so good, why do costs continue to rise?

TThe costs of Obamacare and its Biden-era additions are becoming intolerable. When President Barack Obama and Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) bent legislative rules to pass Obamacare 13 years ago, critics rightly mocked their claims that it would expand access to health insurance and would control costs. HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS SOAR IN 2023 Health care inflation …

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Lack of autonomy is one of the main reasons clinicians leave the field – MedCity News

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Patient safety and lack of autonomy are two of the main reasons so many clinicians leave the medical field, according to a new study. report published by EY. Amid the crisis of clinical burnout, healthcare workers have spoken frankly about their moral injury, which refers to the feeling of knowing that they are unable to …

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The convergence of finance and healthcare: how fintech is bridging the gap – Industry News

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– By Gaurav Gupta In recent years, India’s fintech sector has seen remarkable growth, transforming the Indian financial landscape. As technology continues to reshape traditional financial practices, the fintech sector has managed to introduce dynamic financial lending solutions. By leveraging innovative technologies to create enhanced financial solutions, the fintech industry is bridging the financial gap …

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Health insurance market opens in state on November 1

Health insurance market opens in state on November 1

From staff reports OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma’s health insurance marketplace is scheduled to open for the 2024 coverage year on November 1. This is the first day individuals and families can enroll, re-enroll or make changes to their health insurance plans. November 1: open registration begins Starting November 1, residents can explore the different health insurance …

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Plan ahead for surprise medical bills

Plan ahead for surprise medical bills

Large medical expenses can create a heavy financial burden. And the fact is, we are all susceptible to unexpected and costly medical events. Although we can’t control if and when we might face an unexpected health problem, we can prepare financially. Here are several strategies to help you get started. The realities of today’s medical …

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States are wasting money by slowing down Medicaid reviews, by Sally Pipes

States are wasting money by slowing down Medicaid reviews, by Sally Pipes

During the COVID-19 public health emergency, Congress prohibited states from disenrolling people from Medicaid. The idea was to prevent people from losing coverage during the pandemic. But the emergency has passed. On April 1, state Medicaid programs regained the ability to exclude people who were no longer eligible. Some states have decided to reevaluate the …

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Workplace family health insurance premiums soar to nearly $24,000 this year | CNN Business

Workplace family health insurance premiums soar to nearly $24,000 this year |  CNN Business

new York CNN — Workers and their employers are paying significantly more for job-related health insurance this year. The annual cost of family health insurance coverage at work has soared to an average of nearly $24,000 this year, according to KFF. Employer Health Benefits Survey, released Wednesday. This is an increase of 7% compared to …

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Mike Jacobson: Exploring Healthcare Cost Reduction

Mike Jacobson: Exploring Healthcare Cost Reduction

Last week, I made you aware of the issues facing the property and casualty insurance industry and the real impact those issues are having on the voters of the 42nd District. This also includes the many insurance agents who work every day to help their clients stay insured and at the best possible rates. This …

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The Brs Manifesto full of false promises: Kishan | – Times of India

The Brs Manifesto full of false promises: Kishan |  - Times of India

Hyderabad: Slam it BRS Manifesto as false and full of unviable promises, BJP Telangana on Sunday accused the Pink Party of once again trying to mislead the people of Telangana. Addressing a press conference at the party office, Union Minister and BJP leader G Kishan Reddy said, “The BRS government has adopted the worst economic …

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