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Which US vaccine plans actually helped hard-hit communities?

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 02:41 AM PDT

dWeb.News Article from Mia Sato dWeb.News Tech News

Long before the first covid-19 vaccines went into arms, certain groups in the US felt the impact of the pandemic more severely: those who whose jobs had to be done in person, who were suddenly labeled "essential"; those who were shut out from government assistance; and certain communities of color. Officials promised that the vaccine […]

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With Restrictions Tightening Elsewhere, California Moves to Make Abortion Cheaper

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 02:41 AM PDT

dWeb.News Article from Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News dWeb.News Tech News

This story also ran on Los Angeles Times. It can be republished for free. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Even as most states are trying to make it harder to get an abortion, California could make it free for more people. State lawmakers are debating a bill to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses like copays and payments toward deductibles […]

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Montana Med School Clash Revives For-Profit Vs. Nonprofit Flap

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 02:41 AM PDT

dWeb.News Article from Victoria Knight dWeb.News Tech News

Two universities are eyeing the chance to be the first to build a medical school in one of the few states without one. The jockeying of the two schools — one a nonprofit, the other for-profit — to open campuses in Montana highlights the rapid spread of for-profit medical learning centers despite their once-blemished reputation. […]

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Trying to Avoid Racist Health Care, Black Women Seek Out Black Obstetricians

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 02:41 AM PDT

dWeb.News Article from VerĂ³nica Zaragovia, WLRN dWeb.News Tech News

In South Florida, when people want to find a Black physician, they often contact Adrienne Hibbert through her website, Black Doctors of South Florida. This story is part of a partnership that includes NPR, WLRN and KHN. It can be republished for free. "There are a lot of Black networks that are behind the scenes," […]

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Covid Was a Tipping Point for Telehealth. If Some Have Their Way, Virtual Visits Are Here to Stay.

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 02:41 AM PDT

dWeb.News Article from Noam N. Levey dWeb.News Tech News

As the covid crisis wanes and life approaches normal across the U.S., health industry leaders and many patient advocates are pushing Congress and the Biden administration to preserve the pandemic-fueled expansion of telehealth that has transformed how millions of Americans see the doctor. This story also ran on USA Today. It can be republished for […]

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Karen Nussbaumer Has Etched Out a Timeless Narrative of Brilliant Country Sounds in ‘Where Did We Go Wrong’

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 01:42 AM PDT

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The talented Karen Nussbaumer has taken the fans on a great listening experience with captivating sounds of the country genre in the song 'Where Did We Go Wrong'. New York City, New York Jun 7, 2021 (Issuewire.com) – The versatile artist, Karen Nussbaumer has dished out riveting musicality with sensational stuff in country music. She has turned on the […]

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Bayer Will Use Degreed as Workforce Development Platform

Posted: 07 Jun 2021 01:41 AM PDT

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Founded in 2012, and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, workforce upskilling platform Degreed claims to serve one in three Fortune 50 companies. The pandemic and the need for organizations to upskill and reskill workforces has propelled the growth of Degreed. According to Gartner, eight in ten workers don’t have the skills they need for their current […]

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Which strategies are payers and employers using to cover orphan drugs?

Posted: 06 Jun 2021 11:40 PM PDT

dWeb.News Article from Jason Shafrin dWeb.News Tech News

This is the question posed by a recent article by Lopata et al. (2021). The authors surveyed 26 payers (e.g., leaders of national, regional, local, Medicaid, and Medicare plans; payer components of integrated delivery systems; and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and 11 employers (e.g., large employers, employee benefit consultants, employer coalitions). Respondents were informed that […]

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RECIPE: Super-Easy Potato Waffles

Posted: 06 Jun 2021 07:03 PM PDT

dWeb.News Article from Daniel Webster dWeb.News Tech News

RECIPE Easy Country Potato WafflesI just made this experiment for dinner. It worked perfectly. Potato Waffles are an absolutely delicious use of leftover mashed potatoes. Yes, I topped the waffles with melted butter and ketchup — sounds funny, I know. You can put on top any “potato topping” you prefer, conceivably. I’m a waffle freak. This experiment was a […]

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Watch: McDonald’s is testing Siri-style AI technology at drive-thrus

Posted: 06 Jun 2021 11:40 AM PDT

dWeb.News Article from Andy Meek dWeb.News Tech News

“Welcome to McDonald’s,” the Siri-like voice says, greeting a customer in the drive-thru. “We’re currently serving a limited menu, so please review the menu before ordering.” The human-like interaction, voiced by an AI interface on the other end of the McDonald’s screen, might sound like something from a dystopian future. But it’s very much happening […]

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