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Kaiser to pay $49 million to California for illegally dumping private medical records, medical waste

Kaiser Permanente has agreed to pay $49 million as part of a settlement with California prosecutors who say the health care giant illegally disposed of thousands of private medical records, hazardous materials and medical waste, including blood and body parts

The Independent UK

It can be tough getting a GP appointment. Nurse practitioners could take some of the load

Australians are living longer than ever. But these extra years of life come with higher rates of long-term and complex conditions and greater health care needs.

The Conversation

Traditional medicine provides health care to many around the globe – the WHO is trying to make it safer and more standardized

For approximately 80% of the world’s population, the first stop after catching a cold or breaking a bone isn’t the hospital — maybe because there isn’t one nearby, or they can’t afford it. Instead, the first step is consulting traditional medicine, which cultures around the world have been using for…

The Conversation

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The US committed to meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, but like other countries, it's struggling to make progress

In a Zen parable, a man sees a horse and rider galloping by. The man asks the rider where he’s going, and the rider responds, “I don’t know. Ask the horse!”

The Conversation

Do the Proud Boys Deserve To Be in Prison Forever?

Plus: A listener question concerning porn verification laws.

Reason

What’s behind Walgreens CEO Roz Brewer’s abrupt resignation?

The most powerful Black woman in the Fortune 500 steps down as Walgreens CEO.

Fortune

Beshear, Cameron exchange sharp words over taxes, education, health care

Governor Andy Beshear and challenger Attorney General Daniel Cameron blasted each other last week about taxes, education, health care — and hypocrisy

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Lexington officials say health insurance funding plan continues to work

During a time when health care costs continue to rise, Lexington Council members have been advised the City’s health insurance strategy continues to work.

WEKU

Sharp rise in wait times for perinatal mental health care in England

Exclusive: New and expectant mothers left to ‘suffer in silence’ as demand outstrips supply

The Guardian - UK

When AI decides what pain meds you get

The use of systems to analyze opioid-prescribing data has sparked questions over whether they harm patients

Salon

N.J. nurses strike gets heated

Striking nurses see health care canceled as $6.6 billon N.J. hospital chain digs in; both sides claim bad faith

Salon

Ohio votes on abortion rights this fall. Misinformation about the proposal is already spreading

A ballot measure in Ohio that would guarantee access to abortion rights is fueling misleading claims about how the proposal could influence abortion care, gender-related health care and parental consent in the state

The Independent UK

An Ohio ballot measure seeks to protect abortion access. Opponents' messaging is on parental rights

The wording of a proposed constitutional amendment on Ohio’s fall ballot to ensure abortion rights seems straightforward

The Independent UK

Rosalind Brewer out as Walgreens CEO

Her departure after less than three years comes after a tumultuous time that included COVID-19 disruptions and corporate layoffs.

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New York City is embracing teletherapy for teens. It may not be the best approach

A proposal to establish the biggest student mental health program in the country contains a paradox. With teens' mental health struggles partly fueled by screens, is teletherapy the right tool?

The Hindu

Finding proof for an axiom - that nutrition aids in health care recoveries

Nutrition essential for body to recuperate; RATIONS trial by Anurag Bhargava et al studies effect of food basket & micronutrients on TB recovery. Sub-optimal diet a risk factor for non-communicable diseases; food as formal part of patient care & treatment being experimented. WFP initiated nutrition supplements & counselling for PLHIV…

Chicago Sun-Times

In Chicago visit, Jill Biden calls union workers ‘backbone of this country’

Unions “built the middle class,” the first lady said outside McCormick Place. “And that’s why Joe is fighting for unions, so that workers can fight for what they need: better pay, safer working conditions, flexibility and health care.”

Fortune

A policy that supports America’s breastfeeding moms came into effect 11 years ago. It’s still not applied

'The failure of the U.S. health care system to support women is incredibly shortsighted.'

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Hollywood union health insurance is particularly good. And it's jeopardized by strike

Hollywood actors and writers who qualify for their union health plans get a very good deal compared to other Americans. But not working during the strike threatens their eligibility in the system.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dying, disabled prisoners stay behind bars, despite Illinois law calling for medical release

Terminally ill or medically incapacitated prisoners can apply for early release. But the Illinois Prisoner Review Board has denied twice as many requests as it OK’d — and seven prisoners died months after their applications were rejected, an Injustice Watch / WBEZ investigation found.

The Conversation

Too many young people who've been in detention die prematurely. They deserve better

Young people in contact with the criminal justice system – be it under community-based orders or in youth detention – are among the most marginalised in our society. And the health and health-care disadvantage faced by these young people may be evident for years.

The Conversation

Pharmacists should be able to work with GPs to prescribe medicines for long-term conditions

A national review of primary care workforce regulations is investigating ways to increase Australians’ access to quality health care.

Salon

Could you soon have a food prescription?

"Many U.S. health care providers have been experimenting with "food is medicine" programs . . ."

Chicago Sun-Times

Despite barriers to Black women breastfeeding, supporters extol benefits: ‘It’s a superpower, basically’

Black Breastfeeding Week — which runs through Thursday — provides education and uplifts families who may face social, health care roadblocks over breastfeeding. Black people have the lowest rate of breastfeeding of any other demographic.

The Independent UK

Missouri law banning minors from beginning gender-affirming treatments takes effect

Two new laws restricting transgender Missourians’ access to gender-affirming health care and school sports are now in effect

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