The erroneously titled ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ (IRA) contained a winding provision that would tax seniors on prescription drugs. The IRA does all this in the name of ‘senior discounts’ – double talk about healthcare. The Biden administration has introduced a policy that sounds good but actually hurts seniors. Remember President Obama’s false promise ‘if you … Read more
Listen to this article Image courtesy of DepositPhotos. Adopting a rescue or shelter dog does more than just provide a home for an animal in need. It can be a playmate for your kids, a jogging buddy for you, and a loyal companion for everyone to cuddle with on the couch. But a new pet … Read more
Consumers know fall is coming when stores start offering Halloween candy and flu shots, and the airwaves and mailboxes are flooded with ads for Medicare options. This is the annual open enrollment period for the 65 million Americans covered by Medicare, the federal health program for the elderly and some people with disabilities. From October … Read more
A first-of-its-kind, newly established research institute aims to address an apparent gap in the health system by working to integrate food-based nutritional interventions into healthcare to treat diseases and promote health equity. The Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, launched today, establishes a university-wide initiative to transform … Read more
During a session at the 20th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Sarah Manes, director of the liver cancer program at the Global Liver Institute, highlighted related unmet needs. to liver cancer and discussed the organization’s mission to advance research and address health disparities. Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer … Read more
A Henry Ford Health ophthalmologist is suing the health system over its policy of requiring evaluations based solely on age, starting with 70-year-olds, according to a federal lawsuit. Dr. Lylas Mogk filed suit against Henry Ford Health and Henry Ford Medical Group in U.S. District Court in Detroit last month under the Age Discrimination in … Read more
The U.S. immigration enforcement system was not designed for today’s regional and global flows of people. America’s immigration policy is enforced by a vast bureaucracy rebuilt after 9/11 from the bones of a 20th-century system designed to regulate the flow of temporary workers from Mexico. The result is that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) … Read more
Yesterday, the Department of Health Services Development and Support (DSDMS) announced the resumption of certain types of surgery, including adult cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. performed by several experts in Libya at Tripoli University Hospital. It invites Libyans in need of these specialized surgeries to present the necessary documents to the subcommittee … Read more
A series of bills pending in Lansing would allow health care professionals in Michigan to work across state lines without needing to be licensed in other states. Separate bipartisan bills in the state Legislature would allow Michigan to enter into multistate licensing agreements for nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists and occupational therapists. Advocates argue that … Read more
On September 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a proposed rule updating Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504). The new regulation is named Discrimination on the basis of disability in health and human services programs or activities(Proposed Rule) is the first major regulatory update to … Read more