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Mon, 2013-07-29 15:34 — mdmcdonald

This working group is focused on discussions about employment.

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Florida faces critical shortage of doctors and nurses

Thu, 2023-12-28 10:36 — mike kraft

Florida faces critical shortage of doctors and nurses, lawmakers looking for solutions Florida is on the front line of a healthcare crisis. As more people relocate to Florida, a shortage of doctors and nurses is becoming more pronounced – and state lawmakers are looking for solutions. Yahoo News

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Administration announces $37B in funding to benefit seniors, disabled Americans

Fri, 2023-12-15 10:33 — mike kraft

Biden administration announces $37B in funding to benefit seniors, disabled Americans The Biden administration announced Tuesday that $37 billion in funding has been committed to benefit seniors and Americans with disabilities since the start of the administration. The Centers for M… agangitano The Hill

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Study outlines financial impact on families with adults hit by long COVID

Wed, 2023-12-13 17:01 — mike kraft

Report underscores financial pressure of long COVID on families megaflopp / iStock CIDRAP

Survey results published today in JAMA Network Open show that US households headed by an adult with long COVID were two to four times more likely to report pandemic-related financial hardships, regardless of prepandemic socioeconomic status.

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Public health leaders received threats, prompting up to 30% to leave the field --study.

Tue, 2023-12-12 11:14 — mike kraft

Public health officials detail threats, changed landscape post-pandemic Feodora Chiosea/iStock CIDRAP

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COVID-19 death rates higher for certain occupations-- new study

Tue, 2023-11-07 10:12 — mike kraft

COVID-19 death rates higher for ‘critical’ occupations, new study shows The new University of Minnesota study looked COVID-19 deaths by occupation, finding which workers faced the greatest risk from the virus. The study also pointed out failures in Minnesota's rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. Yahoo News

...Previous studies have revealed disparities in COVID-19-related deaths among population demographics, including age, race and pre-existing medical conditions, but a new study by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) has determined another factor – a person’s profession.

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U.S. Medicare hospital pricing issues, nursing home finances

Mon, 2023-11-06 10:25 — mike kraft

Medicare moves ahead with more price transparency requirements for hospitals The government will force hospitals to be better about publishing the prices they charge health insurers and patients. Bob Herman STAT

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U.S. drug stores say pharmacist work action had minimal impact

Thu, 2023-11-02 11:42 — mike kraft

CVS and Walgreens say pharmacist work action had minimal impact CVS Health Corp and Walgreens Boots Alliance on Wednesday said that a work action by some U.S. pharmacists this week had minimal impact on operations, with most stores remaining open. Reuters Reuters

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New U.S. CDC campaign asks health care leaders to take responsibility for reducing burnout

Tue, 2023-10-31 10:32 — mike kraft

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Pharmacy staff at CVS, Walgreens stores in US plan 3-day walkout next week

Mon, 2023-10-30 11:13 — mike kraft

Pharmacy staff from CVS, Walgreens stores in US start 3-day walkout Some employees at CVS Health Corp and Walgreens Boots Alliance's U.S. pharmacies launched a three-day walkout starting Monday to get the companies to improve working conditions and recruit more people, among other issues. Leroy Leo Reuters

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Texas House follows Senate in approving ban on private employers requiring employee vaccinations

Wed, 2023-10-25 19:15 — mike kraft

Texas House approves ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private empl… Violations could bring a $50,000 fine under an amendment adopted Wednesday. The bill’s sponsor said the ban would be the strongest in the nation. Karen Brooks Harper The Texas Tribune

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