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Health officials turned blind eye to R2 billion Tembisa hospital capture
An interim report by the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) into corruption at Tembisa Tertiary Hospital has revealed that officials at the Gauteng Department of Health and hospital staff abdicated their duties, allowing fraudulent activities to go...

Health Care Week in Review | OMB Directs Agencies to Prepare for Reductions in Force if Government Shutdown Occurs; Trump Administration Links Autism to Tylenol Use During Pregnancy
Below is Alston & Bird’s Health Care Week in Review, which provides a synopsis of the latest news in health care regulations, notices, and guidance; federal legislation and congressional committee action; reports, studies, and analyses; and other...

Health Care Subsidies Are a Political Shortcut, Not a Lasting Policy Solution
0 Open and scroll to the comments section With the GOP tax-and-spending megabill enacted into law, the next politically charged health care debate is heating up. Congress must decide relatively soon whether to extend the enhanced premium credits...

Health systems forecast pain from Medicaid cuts
Earlier this year, Augusta Health was returning to the financial stability it had enjoyed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Then came the One Big Beautiful Bill barreling down from Capitol Hill. In response to President Donald Trump‘s signature...

Medication accidents at neighborhood clinics rocketed 3,183% in 5 years
Over the past five years, reported medication accidents increased by 160 percent overall, with neighborhood clinics recording a dramatic 3,183 percent surge—underscoring the urgent need for safety measures. Medication accidents refer to unintended...

Medicines like amoxicillin at risk if price caps aren’t lifted, drugmakers warn
A study, commissioned by healthcare company Viatris, found that between 2020 and 2024, the average price of the top 10 off-patent antibiotics dropped by 10pc across EU markets that were examined, including Ireland, despite rising productions...

Medicare Pre-AEP
Each year anyone who is on Medicare and enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan (MA) or Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) has an open enrollment period to make changes in their plan if they wish. This open enrollment period is called the Annual Election...

Health sector seeks to strengthen laboratory result interoperability
HCM CITY — Laboratory result interoperability and the reuse of medical test results are beneficial for patients, medical facilities and the health insurance system and play a vital role in building a modern and sustainable healthcare system,...

Hospital slashes children's tonsil op waiting list from 800 to 200 - here's how
The 800-long waiting list for children needing tonsillectomies has been shortened by three-quarters at Queen’s Hospital in Romford, where 648 young patients have been treated in just three months. Barking, Havering and Redbridge University...

Medical issue causes UFC 320 withdrawal
UFC 320 is down a man. Ozzy Diaz is out of Saturday's fight vs. Ateba Gautier at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, he announced Monday on Instagram. Diaz (10-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) cited a medical issue that caused him to be pulled from the bout, but he did...

Health alert issued after 4 people die, including 1 Utahn, from contaminated pasta meals
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — At least twenty people were infected, four of whom have died, from a Listeria outbreak in ready-to-eat pasta meals sold nationwide, prompting a health alert. On Monday, officials with the Utah Department of Agriculture and...
Medicare open enrollment starts Oct. 15
As health insurance carriers change private plans for Medicare, Idaho officials are encouraging people to review their policies during open enrollment next month. Open enrollment for Medicare — when people can change their insurance coverage —...

Healthy smiles begin early for children
Children at Bright Little Ones Preschool with Colgate's Dr Rabbit Children at Bright Little Ones Preschool in Suva took part in fun, hands-on oral health lessons today, encouraging them to build good hygiene habits from an early age. The visit...
Medicine Hat city council votes to fire chief administrator
Calgary Medicine Hat city council has voted to fire its chief administrator Ann Mitchell after years of high-level division at city hall between herself, the mayor and council. Medicine Hat city council has voted to fire chief administrator Ann...
Health First Provides Malabar Fire Department Powerful New Life Saving Tool
LUCAS device is portable, battery-operated mechanical chest compression system that delivers automated, consistent CPR Members of the Malabar Fire Department stand with their new LUCAS CPR device, donated by Health First, which will strengthen...

Health minister announces complete digitalization of Pakistan Nursing Council
ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Health, Syed Mustafa Kamal, chaired an meeting on the affairs of the Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC), attended by the Federal Health Secretary and Additional Secretary on Monday. During the session, the Ministry...

Medical Setbacks Strike Again as UFC 320 Loses Promising Fight Days Before PPV Event
Fight week is supposed to build anticipation, but UFC 320 has already been hit with a setback instead. Just days before Saturday’s event in Las Vegas, one of the prelims’ most anticipated matches has been scrapped, leaving a rising contender...

Medical Expert Suspects Rare Procedure Behind Jayson Tatum’s Recovery in Comeback Prediction
During last year’s playoffs, Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton, and Damian Lillard all suffered the same fate. Achilles injury sidelined them, and there have been speculations about their return since then. The Pacers previously effectively ruled...


Healthy mini breakfast cheesecakes topped with fresh fruit
HomeLifestyleHealthy mini breakfast cheesecakes topped with fresh fruit Lifestyle Whether you’re trying to eat cleaner, reduce sugar, or just add more joy to your mornings, these mini cheesecakes are a tasty choice. 4 minutes ago Supplied Content...