In the latest episode of his HBO show “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” John Oliver scored the U.S. response to the monkeypox outbreak a “no” on a scale of one to 100
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Johnson & Johnson And Hospital Giant HCA To Tackle Health Equity
HCA Healthcare and Johnson & Johnson said they will collaborate “on improving health equity, enhancing nursing support, and improving patient outcomes.”
Biden’s Covid-19 Experience Raises Questions About CDC’s Isolation Guidelines
A total of 15 days elapsed between U.S. President Joe Biden first testing positive for Covid-19 and his last positive test, which is significantly longer than the CDC’s recommended five days of isolation.
Health Insurers And 13M Enrollees Cheer Senate’s Extension Of Obamacare Credits
The U.S. Senate’s passage of the Inflation Reduction Act Sunday extends subsidies for millions of Americans who buy individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act known as Obamacare.
Bill Maher Claims ‘Fat Celebration’ Is Happening In U.S., Oversimplifies Obesity Epidemic
Once again, Maher ranted about obesity on his HBO show “Real Time with Bill Maher.” Here’s what he said and the reaction.
New York Polio Update: Hundreds May Be Infected, Based On Wastewater Findings In 2 Counties
Since announcing a case of paralytic polio in an unvaccinated adult, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has announced that poliovirus has been found in wastewater samples from two different counties.
Alignment Healthcare Losses Narrow As Medicare Advantage Enrollment Rises
Alignment Healthcare reported an $11.5 million loss in its second quarter as the startup provider of privatized Medicare Advantage coverage continues to grow.
First Child Death From Marburg Virus In Ghana, Brings Outbreak Death Toll To 3
The child was one year and two months of age and unfortunately died just three days after being admitted to the hospital.
Cigna’s Evernorth And Health Plan Growth Push Profits To $1.6 Billion
Cigna reported $1.6 billion in quarterly profits thanks to rising health plan membership and continued growth of the company’s Evernorth health services business.
CVS Health Will Expand Obamacare Offerings To 12 States
CVS Health plans to grow its business of selling individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2023 to four new states.
