Watchdog says HHS reviews of emergency medicine stockpile ‘did not meet most statutory requirements’

Watchdog says HHS reviews of emergency medicine stockpile ‘did not meet most statutory requirements’

A federal watchdog found that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) did not meet a number of requirements in maintaining the nation’s Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) of medical countermeasures. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted a review of the SNS’s operating procedures, requirements, inventory and obligatory data. The agency’s report was first issued in August, but was made […]

SCAN creates MA plan for LGBTQ+ seniors through partnership with Included Health – MedCity News

SCAN creates MA plan for LGBTQ+ seniors through partnership with Included Health – MedCity News

About 2.4 million people aged 65 years and older in the U.S. identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+), according to a report by the American Psychological Association. By 2030, that number will likely be even higher. Yet, the LGBTQ+ community experiences unique health challenges, including discrimination against their sexual orientation and gender identity, the same report said. […]

#Glowup: 10 Easy And Effective Skincare Tips For Dry Skin

#Glowup: 10 Easy And Effective Skincare Tips For Dry Skin

A Style Rave Originated Content. Visit www.StyleRave.com for more rave-worthy fashion, beauty, lifestyle and culture news. I‘m not going to sugarcoat this. All-round dry skin or dry patches could make you lose confidence and have you… This is a premium content, log in or register to get unlimited access to exclusive content and more. The post #Glowup: 10 Easy And Effective […]

CT, MRI prices skewed by ‘flawed’ employer-backed insurance: study

CT, MRI prices skewed by ‘flawed’ employer-backed insurance: study

There is more than a 10-fold gap between the highest and lowest negotiated price for common imaging services provided at the same hospital, new research shows. The average maximum negotiated price between hospitals and insurance companies for 13 imaging services analyzed was 3.8 times more than the average minimum negotiated price in the same hospital, according to an analysis of data […]

With Government Funding Running Out, Americans Could Soon Face New Challenges in Accessing COVID-19 Treatments and Testing

With Government Funding Running Out, Americans Could Soon Face New Challenges in Accessing COVID-19 Treatments and Testing

A new KFF brief analyzes how the accessibility and cost of COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, and tests will change after the current government supply is depleted and the public health emergency ends. The Biden Administration has announced that it will have to end its purchase and distribution of COVID supplies as government funding is depleted. The public health emergency was recently […]

Suit Vests Are Trending For Fall — Shop Our Favorite Styles

Suit Vests Are Trending For Fall — Shop Our Favorite Styles

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. In this week’s episode of “’90s Fashion Trends That Have Inevitably Made a Comeback” (not an actual TV show, but probably should be!), we […]

Housing strategies for providers to better accommodate traveling nurses – MedCity News

Housing strategies for providers to better accommodate traveling nurses – MedCity News

Travel nurses have been integral to the pandemic response from the very beginning. Today, amid economic uncertainty and an ongoing nursing shortage, their importance in the greater healthcare landscape remains the same. Regardless of larger market conditions, dedicated healthcare professionals will continue to do important work in communities across the country. Perhaps the pay-boom of the early pandemic is waning, […]

Breast Augmentation: The Good, the Bad, and the Aesthetic Appeal

Breast Augmentation: The Good, the Bad, and the Aesthetic Appeal

Breast augmentation is colloquially known as a “boob job.” In the past, getting a boob job was seen negatively in some social circles, but not anymore. With the advancement of technology and societal values, women can now flaunt their enhanced breasts results without worrying about stigmatization.  But what exactly is breast augmentation? What Is Breast Augmentation? Breast augmentation is a […]