Aetna and Dignity Health fail to work out negotiations for new contract – KSBY News
Most Dignity Health facilities and providers in California are no longer considered part of Aetna’s health insurance network. Aetna and Dignity Health have been negotiating for a new contract, but were unable to reach an agreement, and the current contract has now expired. In a statement to KSBY, Dignity Health said in part: “We remain […]
CDC on Friday issued a health alert to inform doctors about bird flu case
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert Friday informing clinicians, state health departments, and the public that a person in Texas who came into contact with dairy cows has been infected with avian influenza, also known as avian influenza. A farm worker at a commercial dairy farm in Texas […]
Georgia releases 34 rehabilitated sea turtles into ocean after conservation groups nursed them to health
April 3, 2024 was a glorious day for many as nearly 30 sea turtles were released into the ocean after months of rehabilitation. With the help of multiple marine conservation organizations and aquariums, 34 rehabilitated sea turtles were transported to Georgia’s Jekyll Island and released back into the ocean. According to a press release, sea […]
Biden nixes Trump's short-term so-called 'junk' health insurance rule – USA TODAY
The Biden administration plans to roll back short-term health insurance, the centerpiece of former President Donald Trump’s health care policy. Short-term health insurance plans offer limited benefits and lower monthly premiums, but they don’t cover pre-existing medical conditions. Under new rules finalized last week, the Biden administration will shorten the length of short-term health insurance […]
CA teen with mental health issues and a knife shot, killed by deputies
Southern California sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a mentally ill 17-year-old boy after arming himself with a knife and locking him in the bathroom of his home, authorities said Wednesday. San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus said the boy was being transferred to a mental health facility from a hospital where he was being treated […]
Parkview Health to stop offering care to patients with out-of-network insurance – WANE
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — By January 1, 2025, Parkview Health will no longer accept patients whose insurance is considered out-of-network. Parkview Health said the measure is aimed at “protecting patients” from high bills for receiving care at facilities that are not covered by insurance. “When health insurance companies and employers set up health plans, […]
EPA didn’t declare a public health emergency after fiery Ohio derailment
The aftermath of last year’s fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio does not constitute a public health emergency because no widespread health problems or ongoing chemical exposures have been documented, federal officials say. said. After the South Norfolk derailment in February 2023, the disaster forced the evacuation of half of East Palestine’s towns, and despite […]
EPA did not declare a public health emergency following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
The aftermath of last year’s fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio does not constitute a public health emergency because no widespread health problems or ongoing chemical exposures have been documented, federal officials say. said. The Norfolk South derailment in February 2023 forced the evacuation of half of the East Palestine town and raised many concerns […]
Erik Gustafsson’s return will put Rangers back at full health
It appears the Rangers are finally returning to full strength. Defenseman Erik Gustafsson participated fully in Tuesday’s practice, the first time he practiced without restrictions since sustaining an upper-body injury in a 4-3 penalty shootout win against the Panthers on March 23. did. He returned to his usual third-line defensive duo with Braden Schneider. Erik […]
Wall Street sinks on rate worries as health care stocks and Tesla tumble
U.S. stocks are lower on Tuesday as concerns about interest rates remaining high continue to grip Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.9% in afternoon trading, falling for the second time after hitting a new high at the close of last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also shrunk its all-time high, dropping 481 points […]