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BPS welcomes introduction of paid miscarriage leave in Northern Ireland | BPS
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (203+ words) Northern Ireland's introduction of statutory miscarriage leave sets an important precedent for the rest of the UK. The BPS welcomes the introduction of statutory paid miscarriage leave in Northern Ireland this week, recognising it as an important step in acknowledging…...
Musician Leith Ross is taking a year without screens
53+ min ago (1253+ words) Between "friction-maxxing" and the discussions regarding "social media addiction," it's safe to say that we're ambivalent about our lives online. We'd love to "touch grass," yet the bright colors of Instagram Reels lure us into remaining on our phones. Some…...
Wisconsin's Democratic governor contenders call for Medicaid expansion, public option
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (536+ words) In a crowded field, candidates sought to differentiate themselves despite shared policy goals In the crowded Democratic field for Wisconsin governor, the candidates have so far had few opportunities to try to stand out while all together. One of those…...
Feds raid several dermatology centers in Georgia, Tennessee
13+ hour, 46+ min ago (8+ words) Yahoo...
Survey reveals new access concerns with state leaders deadlocked on key budget issue
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (557+ words) With 37 fewer nursing homes than six years ago and half of providers turning away hospital referrals, Pennsylvania operators are sounding the alarm as the government plans to flat fund long-term care next year. Leading Age Pennsylvania this week published new…...
Illinois regulators have little power to stop hospital closures. Lawmakers are stepping in.
39+ min ago (999+ words) Black plastic covers the emergency room signs at West Suburban Medical Center on April 1 after the owner announced he was temporarily closing the Oak Park hospital. When West Suburban Medical Center abruptly closed its doors temporarily last month, saying it…...
Local health leaders concerned over future of rural hospitals in New Hampshire
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (25+ words) Yahoo As health care providers navigate this uncertainty, some local facilities have already closed....
Providers fret over Nebraska's May 1 Medicaid work requirements
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (41+ words) Modern Healthcare Providers fret over Nebraska's May 1 Medicaid work requirements Several manufacturers are developing soft tissue robotic surgery systems, seeking to sell them to cost-conscious hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers....
177, 000 Texans Are Diagnosed With Diabetes Every Single Year. Here's How it Affects What You Pay for Life Insurance " Live Insurance News
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (697+ words) Texas is home to more than 30 million people, the second-largest economy of any state in the country, and one of the most serious diabetes crises in the nation. It also has the highest uninsured rate in the country for health…...
Empowered Aging session focuses on home care
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (293+ words) QUINCY (WGEM) - The third session of the Empowered Aging session, hosted by the West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging (WCIAAA), is coming up on April 14. It focuses on home care. Speakers from Home Instead and Blessing will cover topics…...