HHS launches plan to limit ‘overprescribing’ of psychiatric drugs
US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan to reduce “overprescribing” of psychiatric…
UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments
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Hantavirus, abortion pill, paternal deaths: Morning Rounds
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Banned reusable syringes remain available in market despite nationwide ban
Syringes containing a dose of medicine vaccine are seen at the Cent Quatre cultural centre in Paris, France,…
WHO Director-General’s opening remarks at the media briefing – 29 April 2026
Good afternoon and welcome to our friends from ACANU. It’s an honour to host you once again here…
Contributor: How the waste in healthcare drives the U.S. debt
Washington treats healthcare spending like a moral obligation and interest payments like an accounting nuisance. They’re linked: Federal…
UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of services. Here’s what to know.
UnitedHealthcare said on Tuesday it is eliminating “prior authorization” requirements for 30% of medical services that previously required…
Health Ministry panel seeks to halt use of medical cannabis in smokable form
With Israel having one of the world’s highest rates of medical cannabis consumption per capita, a Health Ministry…
N.S. family wants answers about baby’s death before new medical records system rollout
A family from Ostrea Lake, N.S., says they are concerned the province is expanding a new electronic medical…
Opinion | Why A.I. Will Never Replace Your Doctor
As soon as I spotted my patient in the waiting room, I knew that I’d be admitting him…
Less invasive spine surgery speeds up recovery time for patients, AHS says
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UnitedHealth, Cigna, Humana earnings show insurers are recovering
Piotr Swat | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Major health insurers appear to be off to…