House Committee Passes Telehealth Flexibility Extension

The bill would extend pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities in Medicare for another two years, averting a looming year-end deadline.

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Apple A Day And 4 Other Great Fall Food Choices That Are Healthy, Delicious And Fun

The fall festivals that lie ahead this year not only serve up festive fun — they also serve up some healthy and delicious dishes for everyone. Autumn, which officially begins on Sept. 22 this year, is a wonderful time to take advantage of fresh produce that can provide essential vitamins and health benefits, medical experts advise. ...

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Nevada Higher Ed Gets $3.9M To Tackle Physician Shortage

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is set to receive a grant to boost the number of primary care physicians in Nevada.

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Nearly 40% Of Nevada’s Medical Doctors Have Out-Of-State Addresses

8 News Now recently reported that the number of medical doctors’ licenses in Nevada has rapidly increased compared to last year. Nearly 40% of those doctors are living out of state.

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Cyberattacks Plague the Health Industry. Critics Call Feds’ Response Feeble and Fractured.

Health care is the most frequent target for ransomware attacks: In 2023, the FBI says, 249 of them targeted health institutions — the most of any sector. And health executives, lawyers, and those in the halls of Congress are worried that the federal government’s response is underpowered, underfunded, and overly focused on protecting hospitals.

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U.S. Ranks Last In Health Care Compared With Nine Other High-Income Countries, Report Finds

The health system in the U.S. is failing, a startling new report finds. The U.S. ranks as the worst performer among 10 developed nations in critical areas of health care, including preventing deaths, access (mainly because of high cost) and guaranteeing quality treatment for everyone, regardless of gender, income or geographic location, according to the ...

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