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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will allow Medicare Advantage plans to cover a wider range of telehealth services. The new rule would give Medicare Advantage plans the flexibility to count certain telehealth specialists toward network adequacy requirements, including dermatology, psychiatry, cardiology, and primary care. The agency said the changes were designed to […]
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has slammed COVID-19 vaccine czar Moncef Slaoui’s “huge conflict of interest” after required federal filings revealed he holds $ 10 million in stock options in one of the companies working to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Warren demanded that Slaoui “divest immediately.” It is a huge conflict of interest for the White House’s new […]
More recently, this drug combination was used in a clinical trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine to treat 199 people diagnosed with severe COVID-19 in China. After looking at the outcomes of patients who received standard care versus those who also got lopinavir-ritonavir on top of standard care, the researchers found no […]
Health secretary Matt Hancock has said he is willing to look at “all options” to boost vaccination levels, including making child immunisation compulsory. Mr Hancock told the BBC he did not want to “reach the point” of imposing jabs, but would “rule nothing out”. More than half a million children in the UK were unvaccinated […]
Daily Harvest Launches New Paleo and Keto Breakfast Bowls – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image Daily Harvest Just Launched New Savory Breakfast Bowls With Keto and Paleo Options this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Let’s […]
Olive Garden Ken Wolter/Shutterstock Who knew that the home of the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl could accommodate keto eaters? To stick to the plan, start with the Zuppa Toscana or the house salad with the signature Italian dressing. Follow that up with Chicken Margherita or the Salmon or Chicken Piccata or the Herb-Grilled Salmon. Chili’s Jonathan […]
No one wants to think about end-of-life care for themselves or a loved one. But when it comes down to it, end-of-life care is another important way of looking after a person’s health both mentally and physically. “It’s about finding the right fit and putting a team in place to help you achieve your goals,” […]
Navigating ovarian cancer treatment options can be overwhelming, but if you have this illness, it’s a part of the process. There are five major forms of treatment for ovarian cancer. However, the type of ovarian cancer you have and how advanced it is play a role in which form (or forms) of treatment your doctor […]
Being diagnosed with dry eye can spark some serious self-pity. Are you doomed to a lifetime of scratchy, burning, dry-as-sandpaper eyes? Luckily, no. Your doctor may have explained this, but as a refresher: Dry eye happens when the amount or quality of your tears isn’t sufficient. This can occur if there’s something wrong with any […]
If you're caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, it's important to understand long-term care options and carefully evaluate their services and quality of care. Here's help getting started. Keeping your loved one at home Home care for a relative with Alzheimer's is often highly valued. To make it possible—and […]
By Christine Vestal In a rare bipartisan effort, Congress approved sprawling legislation — the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 — designed to make it easier for states to expand access to addiction treatment. President Donald Trump has promised to sign the bill. Addiction treatment advocates say two provisions — one that would allow Medicaid, […]
Healthy Eating Hana HongSep 10 Surprisingly, the healthiest option isn’t always a salad. Find out your best nutritional bets at the most popular fast food restaurants. Healthy fast food at Chipotle via chipotle.com Burrito Bowl with steak, fajita vegetables, lettuce, and tomato salsa: 200 calories, 6 grams fat, 4 grams fiber, 22 grams protein The […]
Sometimes it can feel like a given that your period is going to arrive whenever something awesome is happening in your life. Planning a campout? Oh, so funny, your period is, too. Going on vacation? Better pack the tampons. Getting married? How sweet—your period just RSVPed! Clearly, there are certain times in life when you […]
If you're considering using birth control (contraception), you have a variety of options. To help pick the right method of birth control for you and your partner, consider the following questions. What birth control options are available? Among your birth control options are: Barrier methods. Examples include male and female condoms, as well as the […]
Protein is so much more convenient these days. Where once gym-goers had to tuck into a couple of rotisserie chickens to refuel their muscles after a hefty workout, they can now mix up a protein shake or, more convenient still, tuck into a protein bar. Protein bars are now widely available, involve zero preparation, and […]