The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) on Friday said that it will provide access to abortions to pregnant veterans in limited circumstances. In a statement, the department said it submitted an interim final rule in the federal register to allow it to provide access to abortion counseling, as well as the procedure itself for people who became pregnant as a […]
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson ruling overturning Roe vs. Wade, obstetric care teams are rightly focusing on how already-critical efforts to protect maternal health and reduce maternal mortality will be affected. Tragically, maternal mortality in the U.S. has been increasing. In 2020, the maternal mortality rate was 23.8 deaths per 100,000 live births, up […]
Following the release of her critically-acclaimed Renaissance album, Beyoncé is back in the spotlight with a new campaign for Tiffany & Co. Celebrating individuality and self-acceptance, the “Lose Yourself in Love” ads find Beyoncé modeling the brand’s most iconic pieces, including a Tiffany HardWear necklace, created specifically for the shoot, that took over 40 hours to assemble and boasts 18k […]
Everyone, gather around and direct your attention to Everlane. We’re making this quick and easy, so you can get in the race for the best transitional staples. Everlane’s Long Weekend Sale is here, and it runs through Monday, September 5. Most pieces are up to 60% off with 30% off denim. However, select styles can easily go up to 75% off. Items […]
The youngsters on TikTok like to coin phrases to describe fashion trends, so I’d like to throw my hat in the ring for this one. I’m calling my favorite summer-to-fall transitional outfit combo Miss Honey–core, named after the beloved teacher from the 1996 movie Matilda. It comprises just two pieces: a cardigan and a printed midi dress. How easy is that? With […]
Seniors on Medicare Advantage health plans may not always be receiving high quality care, a new study shows. The study from RAND Corporation, a nonprofit research organization, looked at 15 different quality measures from patients on MA plans during 2016 and 2017 and found that the quality of care was only slightly better when compared to plans that didn’t have […]
A wedding is the most incredible and the most memorable day of your life. This is the day you will remember and cherish for years to come. Couples spend years planning the perfect wedding. It involves so many aspects that most people hire professional services to plan the entire event. While some prefer a glamorous wedding, others find the minimalist […]
Healthcare providers need better algorithms to predict opioid dependency, especially among Medicaid patients, according to new research from Stanford University and Gainwell. Stanford researchers teamed up with healthcare technology company Gainwell to use the company’s datasets — 180,000 de-identified Medicaid claims from six states (three in the Southeast, two in the West and one in the Midwest). Their research revealed […]
Fall in Love With Monte-Carlo The morning sun on the facade of the Casino de Monte-Carlo above the Mediterranean? The delight of a soufflé accompanied by a great Sauternes or a Port at one of the starred restaurants?The joy of a night of celebration? Everyone loves their Monte-Carlo. And it is to make you love it even more, to make […]
What Is N3C, and What’s the Technology Behind It? Dr. Kenneth Gersing, director of informatics at NCATS, says the organization gets groups to work together and turns data silos into a network through shared services. To make a program such as N3C possible, it’s important for NCATS to find economies of scale. The organization also leads the Rare Diseases Clinical […]