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Analysis-Germany's sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease
Yahoo Entertainment

By Francesco Canepa and Maria Martinez FRANKFURT, July 27 (Reuters) - Germany's plans to tighten sick-note rules may be mistaking the symptoms of rising abse... more…

How Congress' inaction on Social Security could tarnish your retirement
USA Today

Social Security and Medicare funds are running dry. See how potential benefit cuts could impact your retirement. more…

Can long-term care insurance premiums increase after you buy a policy?
CBS News

Before buying long-term care insurance, make sure you understand whether the costs can change over time. more…

Women Make Up Less Than Half the U.S. Workforce, but Absorb Two-Thirds of Workplace Violence Injuries
Socialmediaexplorer.com

Women represent 47% of the U.S. private-industry workforce, yet they account for 67% of all... The post Women Make Up Less Than Half the U.S. Workforce, but Absorb Two-Thirds of Workplace Violence Injuries appeared first on Social Media Explorer. more…

Medicare Pays Billions For Obesity’s Consequences. Its GLP-1 Bridge Offers A Better Way
Forbes

This month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services launched the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, a demonstration program that gives eligible Medicare beneficiaries access to certain anti-obesity medicines for $50 a month. more…

Fidelity says retirees now face $185,500 in healthcare costs — up 7.5% from last year, and long-term care isn't included
Yahoo Entertainment

More than half of preretirees believe all of their healthcare expenses in retirement will be covered by Medicare, but they assume wrong. more…

Scary Stories From the Summer-Camp Infirmary
The Cut

A sharp uptick in campers taking medications (from antidepressants to Ozempic to bone-broth pills) and increasing health challenges brought on by global warming have turned working in the infirmary into a nonstop job, Liz Krieger reports. more…

Workforce Pell Is Live. How’s It Going for States?
Inside Higher Ed

Workforce Pell Is Live. How’s It Going for States? Sara Weissman Mon, 07/27/2026 - 03:00 AM As states work to implement the new policy, only a trickle of programs have qualified. But experts say it’s too early to tell Workforce Pell’s full impact. … more…

Certificate-Of-Need Laws Are Crumbling—And Patients Should Cheer
Forbes

Certificate of Need laws block competition and limit patient access by forcing new surgery centers to seek approval from existing providers. Here’s why that matters. more…

America’s Crisis of “Death by Incarceration”
Thenation.com

Zoe Beketova The US prison population is aging rapidly, and incarcerated seniors are not getting the care they need. The post America’s Crisis of “Death by Incarceration” appeared first on The Nation. more…

The Medicare Advantage Coverage Gap That Costs Retirees Thousands After Joint Replacement.
24/7 Wall St.

Medicare Advantage approved her hip replacement surgery, then denied the rehabilitation stay two days into recovery. What happens next reveals a financial tr... more…

What Does TRICARE Cover? Full Benefits & Exclusions Guide
Military.com

Explore TRICARE benefits, from preventive visits to out-of-pocket cost limits. Avoid unexpected bills by understanding major coverage exclusions. more…

Sister Letty belongs in America, ethnic-cleansing doesn’t
Patheos

America's immigration laws do not exist to serve or to protect or to maintain order. They're just bigotry encoded into Kafkaesque statutes. This is wicked. This is sin. more…

Texas Nurse Shares How To Get Health Care For Free. It Works At The Doctor’s And The Dentist: ‘It Basically Saved My Life’
BroBible

Health insurance in the U.S. is among the most expensive in the world. Therefore, healthcare isn’t accessible to everyone. The latest national employer survey, conducted by the independent health-policy organization KFF, found that the total premium in 2025 a… more…

Private Equity Wants an Even Bigger Piece of the Healthcare Pie — What Does It Mean for Autism Care?
Activistpost.com

As private equity firms deepen their foothold across the American healthcare landscape, do financial incentives improve access to care or reshape medicine in ways that will disadvantage patients? The debate is increasingly relevant in autism treatment, one of… more…

Kaduna pregnant women embrace antenatal care after PHC renovation
The Punch

Renovated primary healthcare centres in Kaduna are restoring public confidence, drawing more pregnant women to antenatal care and skilled birth attendance. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-pregnant-women-embrace-antenatal-care-after-phc-renovation/ more…

Corridor care and boarding harm: how much evidence is enough?
Stemlynsblog.org

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Evidence from academic studies, professional bodies, coroners, NHS trusts and patient-safety investigators increasingly links corridor care and prolonged emergency department boarding with avoidable harm. Stevan Bruijns… more…

FG unveils plan to produce military doctors, nurses
The Punch

The Federal Government unveils plans to establish a dedicated college to train military doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals for the Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/alausa-unveils-plan-to-produce-military-doctors-nurses/ more…

Czech-based GP accused of changing nursing home patient’s pain medication without consultation
The Irish Times

Dr Jan Österreicher faces fitness-to-practise committee over claims of professional misconduct and poor professional performance more…

Precise Behavioral Secures $14.2 Million in Venture Funding
PRNewswire

Expands Enterprise Partnerships with Leading Health Systems LOS ANGELES, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Precise Behavioral, a physician-led behavioral health services and technology company, today announced $14.2 million in venture funding. The round was led b… more…

The Braff Group Advises MAS Medical Staffing on its Acquisition by Care Career
PRNewswire

PITTSBURGH, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Braff Group is pleased to announce that its client, MAS Medical Staffing (MAS), based in Manchester, New Hampshire, has been acquired by Care Career. The transaction includes all of MAS Medical Staffing's operatio… more…

Nexus Acquires Telemetrix RPM, Extending the Clinical Care Operating System from the Hospital to the Home
PRNewswire

The combination empowers healthcare organizations to improve outcomes, increase efficiency, and bring back the joy of nursing KEY HIGHLIGHTS Nexus (formerly Nexus Bedside) acquired Telemetrix RPM, which now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexus as of… more…

Record-breaking 126 Emergency Departments Earn ENA Lantern Awards
PRNewswire

First-ever six-time winner among honorees recognized for excellence SCHAUMBURG, Ill., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing emergency departments for their exceptional innovation and evidence-based practice, the Emergency Nurses Association announced a re… more…

All Star Healthcare Solutions Acquires Cross Country Healthcare's Locums Division
PRNewswire

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- All Star Healthcare Solutions ("All Star"), a national leader in locum tenens and healthcare workforce solutions, announced its acquisition of the locums division of Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. ("Cross Countr… more…

Beyond the Confinement Center: SAINT BELLA Brings a New Model of Postpartum Care to Southern California Homes
PRNewswire

In-Home Postpartum Care gives families with Asian heritage a new way to preserve the depth of traditional postpartum support without leaving the privacy and rhythm of home. IRVINE, Calif. and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For many famil… more…

Apollo Hospitals Pune Performs Its First Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
BusinessLine

Apollo Hospitals Pune Performs Its First Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery more…

Genesis Global School Inducts Founding Alumnus Rhitik Jassar to its Management Committee
BusinessLine

Genesis Global School Inducts Founding Alumnus Rhitik Jassar to its Management Committee more…

I was a high-flyer with a £1million business and a family I adored. But no one suspected I was snorting 7g of cocaine a day. Here's how to tell if YOUR loved one is hiding addiction from you, and how I finally got sober
Dailymail.com

Zachary Oliver had it all - a high-flying job, fancy cars and a son he adored. But he lost it all to a hidden cocaine habit that spanned a decade without anyone knowing. more…

Husband refused to take home wife after 4 years in hospital; high court orders him to care for her
The Times of India

Husband refused to take wife back home after she suffered an accident making her wheelchair bound; Hospital files case; HC orders him to take care and orders police to escort her. Know what the high court said. more…

As Indiana's Nurse Shortage Grows, Jersey College and Lutheran Hospital Mark Five Years of Solving It Together
GlobeNewswire

A public event on July 30 celebrates the organizations’ efforts to reshape the local nursing workforce A public event on July 30 celebrates the organizations’ efforts to reshape the local nursing workforce more…

New Healthcare Leaders: The Michael Bogdan Scholarship Opens Applications for 2027
GlobeNewswire

BOCA RATON, Fla., July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Michael Bogdan Scholarship for Healthcare has officially launched its application cycle for the 2027 academic year. Established by South Florida entrepreneur, medical real estate developer, and business … more…

Zomee Supports Moms Nationwide During National Breastfeeding Month with Charitable Donations and Expanded Resources
GlobeNewswire

In recognition of National Breastfeeding Month, Zomee announced a nationwide initiative to help support new moms by donating to more than 25 charities.... more…

Strong H1 2026 business performance: H1 revenue of €124.5 million (+7.3% on a reported basis) and ARR of €111.1 million at 30 June 2026 (+8.8% vs. 30 June 2025)
GlobeNewswire

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JellyFil Launch 2026 - Effective Gummies For Men's That Supports Virility, Energy And Vitality In The USA. JellyFil ingredients Highlights, Supplement Facts
GlobeNewswire

JellyFil Gummies Officially Announced a new Natural Formula Developed with Carefully Selected Nutrients to support men's wellness. According to the company, JellyFil is formulated to support men's vitality and energy. Explore JellyFil ingredients, product for… more…

Timberland Bancorp Reports Third Fiscal Quarter Net Income of $7.72 Million
GlobeNewswire

HOQUIAM, Wash., July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Timberland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSBK) (“Timberland” or “the Company”), the holding company for Timberland Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income of $7.72 million, or $0.98 per diluted common share for … more…

The Hospital That Delivers a Third of D.C.'s Babies Closed 11 Postpartum Beds Sunday
Medical Daily

MedStar Washington Hospital Center closed a postpartum unit Sunday, cutting 11 beds. A council member cites 17 diversions this year. more…

An Algal Toxin Advisory for Lake Samish Applies Only to Homes Drawing Water From the Lake
Medical Daily

Whatcom County issued a microcystin advisory for Lake Samish homes on private lake intakes. Swimming is unaffected, and boiling does not help. more…

Medicare Just Fined 14 Insurers as the Electronic Prior Authorization Deadline Approaches
Medical Daily

CMS fined 14 Medicare plans $1.54 million and flagged prior authorization failures ahead of the January 2027 electronic exchange deadline. more…

Patients May Have Received Eye Tests They Did Not Need, a Federal Indictment Alleges
Medical Daily

A federal indictment alleges a NJ eye care founder billed Medicare for unnecessary tests. How to check whether your own imaging was warranted. more…

How Guardoc transforms medical document processing with Amazon Nova models
Amazon.com

In this post, we explore how Guardoc Health uses the Amazon Nova family of models, available through Amazon Bedrock, to transform clinical documentation in long-term care. more…

Republicans Want to Dismantle Medicare; Democrats Must Fight for Medicare for All
Common Dreams

Sixty-one years ago, President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law, while former President and long-time national health insurance champion Harry Truman watched. What Johnson and Truman understood was that the fight for guaranteed healthcare … more…

Even the government agrees Job-ready Graduates has failed. Here’s what should replace it
The Conversation Africa

An arts degree under the Job-ready Graduates scheme will now cost more than $54,000. more…

Armor Health Expands Georgia Footprint with Newton County Correctional Healthcare Award
PRNewswire

National leader in correctional healthcare selected by Newton County to deliver transparent, highly accountable medical and behavioral health services starting August 1. MIAMI, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- - Armor Health (ArmorHealthcare.com), a leading nati… more…

The Biggest Retirement Expense Isn’t Housing. It's Healthcare
Freerepublic.com

Millions of Americans spend decades preparing for retirement, only to discover one of the biggest expenses isn’t housing, travel, or taxes. It’s healthcare.A new estimate from Fidelity suggests that a 65-year-old retiring today should expect to spend $185,500… more…

Folk legend vanished for eight months. Friends feared the worst... now the astonishing truth can be revealed
Dailymail.com

Police issued a statement after the folk singer had reportedly been missing for eight months. The Daily Mail has the scoop on what really happened. more…

Griffin Health combines AI & navigation in lung nodule follow-up program
Techtarget.com

As AI expands in medical imaging, Griffin Health's experience shows why AI-driven follow-ups may be as important as detection. more…

Ethical considerations in decentralizing antivenom treatment in indigenous territories of the Brazilian Amazonia
Plos.org

Snakebite envenoming disproportionately affects Indigenous populations in the Brazilian Amazon, where centralized healthcare systems limit timely access to antivenom. The recently implemented SAVING Program has decentralized antivenom delivery to Indigenous p… more…

Emory’s Kikano Says New Healthcare Security Baseline Gives Apple Deployments a Place to Start
Healthsystemcio.com

Apple hardware stalled in healthcare on a question nobody had answered, namely which device controls actually satisfy healthcare compliance. Emory's team built the mapping with NIST, and it changes where a Mac deployment begins. Source: Emory’s Kikano Says Ne… more…

McCabes Pharmacy secured €58m in sale to German-owned healthcare group
The Irish Times

The business, which owned a network of 31 stores in Ireland, has now merged with the Lloyds Pharmacy chain more…

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Kffhealthnews.org

KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF—an independent source of health policy research, polling, and journalism. Learn more about KFF. This article first ap… more…

Understanding the underuse: Barriers to vacuum-assisted birth among clinicians in Tanzania: An exploratory qualitative study
Plos.org

Background Vacuum-assisted birth (VAB) is a critical obstetric intervention for saving the lives of the mothers and newborns, particularly in cases of prolonged second-stage labor, maternal exhaustion, or fetal distress. Despite its proven benefits, VAB remai… more…

Urate dysregulation (hyperuricemia and gout) among people living with HIV: A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Plos.org

Introduction Approximately 39.9 million people are living with HIV worldwide, most in sub-Saharan Africa. Effective antiretroviral therapy has shifted attention to metabolic comorbidities, and emerging evidence links integrase inhibitors such as dolutegravir … more…

Disability status and expectations of disability services among individuals with chronic diseases
Plos.org

Background Disability is a multidimensional condition arising from impairment or chronic illness that limits individuals’ ability to perform age, gender, and socio-culturally expected activities. Many chronic diseases, including asthma, diabetes, cardiovascul… more…

Couple are arrested after five dead babies are found in cardboard boxes in France
Dailymail.com

The remains were found in boxes at a home in the town of Orange, in France's southeastern Provence region, on Monday, a day after the 32-year-old woman gave birth to a healthy boy more…

Rotary Takes Maternal, Child Health Outreach To Bwari Community
Leadership.ng

The Rotary Club of Abuja Delight, District 9127, in collaboration with Silvercross Hospitals Foundation and Vina Daniel’s Foundation, has conducted a free more…

Northern Alberta emergency department closures mount
Edmonton Journal

AHS announced temporary service disruptions at hospitals in Beaverlodge & Grimshaw/Berwyn, while McLennan has also experienced interruptions more…

Juniper Research Group — Legislative Bulletin: H.R. 3962, Speaker Pelosi’s Government Takeover of Health Care
Juniperresearchgroup.com

On October 29, 2009, Speaker Pelosi and the House Democrat leadership introduced H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. The legislation combines provisions in earlier versions approved by the Committees on Education and Labor, Energy and Comme… more…

Doctor Calls Out McConnell Over Bogus Health Claims
Daily Beast

The Kentucky senator’s recovery could take much longer than his office and top Republicans are letting on. more…