Kaiser Health News

MARCH 15, 2023

Jessica Layman estimates she has called more than 150 doctors in the past few years in her search for someone to prescribe opioids for her chronic pain. “They say things like ‘We don’t treat drug addicts.’” She hopes her current doctor won’t do the same. Layman is one of the millions in the U.S.

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Kaiser Health News

MARCH 15, 2023

Jessica Layman estimates she has called more than 150 doctors in the past few years in her search for someone to prescribe opioids for her chronic pain. “They say things like ‘We don’t treat drug addicts.’” She hopes her current doctor won’t do the same. Layman is one of the millions in the U.S.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

License wait times reach crisis levels for healthcare workers. Only 14% of Hospitals Met Price Transparency Rule Compliance. Doctors: Pediatric COVID cases appear to be trending down. Local doctor suing Wellstar over racial discrimination; attorneys say it’s part of a bigger issue. Georgia orthopedic ASC building sold.

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Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

Health Policy Commission still missing key document in Steward sale to Optum Local obesity drug developer lands deal worth up to $600M with Novo Nordisk Mass. Health Policy Commission still missing key document in Steward sale to Optum Local obesity drug developer lands deal worth up to $600M with Novo Nordisk Mass.

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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

Board suspends nurse’s license 17 months after arrest in stabbing incident. Accused of stealing patients’ drugs, Iowa nurse continued to find work. Doctors: Kentucky hospitals have enough room amidst summertime COVID-19 surge. South Carolina COVID cases, hospitalizations creeping back up, top doctor says expect more cases.

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OCTOBER 4, 2024

NATIONAL 5 Stark law issues physicians are closely watching Anti-monopoly advocates urge FTC to block McKesson, Cardinal Health’s big-ticket oncology acquisitions Biden administration doles out $68.5M grant to improve health for sufferers of heart valve issues U.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Children’s mental health programs in danger after budget cuts Disciplinary information is missing from some doctor profiles in CT. Petersburg Cano Health board members re-elected despite opposition from billionaire Cano Health CEO Marlow Hernandez steps down Flagler-UF Health merger agreement expected to be signed Sept. too much.

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