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Prince George’s moves to protect health staff after deadly outbreak
A Maryland health department is taking new steps to protect its workers six months after a coronavirus outbreak killed a veteran employee who was twice denied permission to work from […]
Jails slow to dispense meds that curb inmates’ cravings
At a time when the government is trying to deal with a nationwide opioid epidemic, many jails are slow to help addicted inmates, only now beginning to roll out medicines to help them overcome their cravings. And most of those jails dispense only one of the available drugs.
GOP leaders see costly medical malpractice crisis despite experts’ findings
As top Republicans see it, a medical malpractice crisis is threatening U.S. health care: Frivolous lawsuits are driving up malpractice insurance premiums and forcing physicians out of business. Doctors and […]
Women aren’t taking first place in top medical journals
When you’re settling in to watch a movie, and the music starts playing, it’s hard to ignore the names that flash first in the opening credits: The Director. The Big […]
Olympus to pay $646M to resolve kickback, bribery allegations
Embattled scope maker Olympus Corp., already under federal investigation for its role in superbug outbreaks, has agreed to pay $646 million to resolve criminal and civil probes into illegal kickbacks […]
More jobs for medical scribes nationally, but standards lag
A national campaign for electronic health records is driving business for at least 20 companies with thousands of workers ready to help stressed doctors log the details of their patients’ […]
Small businesses snub Obamacare’s SHOP exchange
After nearly two years in operation and millions of dollars spent in development, the small business health insurance exchange created by the Affordable Care Act is struggling to catch on. […]
‘Defunding’ Planned Parenthood easier promised than done
The undercover videos purporting to show officials of Planned Parenthood bargaining over the sale of fetal tissue have made the promise to defund the organization one of the most popular […]
Consumers drawn to low prices of temporary health plans
Worried about going without health coverage, musician Tom Miller bought a nine-month insurance policy in January to tide himself over while he rebuilt his business after a divorce and moved […]
Yes, the boss can make you buy company insurance
Under the health law, large employers that don’t offer their full-time workers comprehensive, affordable health insurance face a fine. But some employers are taking it a step further and requiring workers to buy the company insurance, whether they want it or not. Many workers may have no choice but to comply.
Nursing home grades to get tougher
Of the 228 Maryland nursing homes listed on the Nursing Home Compare website, 135 currently have an overall score of four or five stars. Four stars equates to “above average” while five stars indicates “much above average,” according to the website.
Might your employees qualify for Medicaid?
A startup uses software to quickly determine which employees are eligible for Medicaid.
