The Challenge of Underage Vaping Understanding the Impetus Behind HB65 As Alabama grapples with a spike in underage vaping, legislation like HB65 aims to address the troubling increase in e-cigarette use among minors. Fueled by attractive flavors and aggressive marketing, e-cigarettes have found
Acorda Therapeutics, a prominent figure in the biotech landscape famed for their innovative neurology drugs, is currently undergoing a considerable downscaling that sees 97 of its staff members impacted. The Pearl River-based company, notable for the development of paramount drugs such as AMPYRA
Capt. Abigail Y. Marter was recently removed from her position as the leader of the Naval Medical Research Unit South in Lima, Peru. The U.S. Navy cited a "loss of confidence" in her leadership capabilities as the reason for her dismissal. Marter, who assumed command in July, faced
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is at the forefront of pediatric healthcare with the implementation of its Virtual Urgent Care service. This innovative approach is changing the landscape of medical care for children, offering families throughout California access to immediate medical
As healthcare evolves, urgent care centers have become a convenient solution for addressing non-emergency medical needs quickly and efficiently. However, the cost of these visits is significantly influenced by insurance plans. Here's how insurance affects urgent care costs and what you need to
As America's population ages, the importance and demand for home care services have seen a considerable increase. Home care plays a vital role for those who wish to live independently yet require aid with their day-to-day life. When choosing the best form of care, it's essential to
Wisconsin's struggle to expand mental health services has hit a roadblock with Governor Tony Evers' veto of a bill that would have allowed out-of-state mental health professionals to provide telehealth services without obtaining a Wisconsin license. This decision has sparked a heated
As the nation grapples with rising suicide rates and a declared crisis in youth mental health, the shortage of mental health care professionals becomes increasingly dire. Those reliant on Medicare and Medicaid are amongst the hardest hit by this shortfall, leaving them exposed to the risk of
Indiana is at the cusp of a major overhaul in Medicaid management, with a shift to managed care that significantly impacts Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). This shift, encapsulated by the new Pathways for Aging program, is a profound change for the delivery of healthcare and supportive services to
A decade since value-based care (VBC) was introduced to revolutionize healthcare by enhancing patient outcomes and cutting costs, its success has been patchy. The anticipated transformation has hit various roadblocks, preventing VBC from being universally effective. These barriers stem from a range
