The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a letter to physicians Monday, urging them to consider the risks associated with maternal use of acetaminophen, which it said includes the development of autism or ADHD. However, the agency admitted a "causal relationship has not been established." The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a letter to physicians Monday, urging them to consider the risks associated with maternal use of acetaminophen, which it said includes the development of autism or ADHD. However, the agency admitted a "causal relationship has not been established." | | |
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The newly introduced Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act would require insurance companies to have a 95% timely reimbursement rate or face a reoccurring $25,000 fine. The newly introduced Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act would require insurance companies to have a 95% timely reimbursement rate or face a reoccurring $25,000 fine. | | |
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The 2024 ransomware attack on Ascension Health impacted operations in 12 states and led to protected health information being taken by hackers. A class action of plaintiffs is seeking damages. The 2024 ransomware attack on Ascension Health impacted operations in 12 states and led to protected health information being taken by hackers. A class action of plaintiffs is seeking damages. | | |
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The settlement was reached with the U.S. Department of Justice as part of Chapter 11 proceedings. Exactech is currently under restructuring that will see its business bought out by multiple investment firms. The settlement was reached with the U.S. Department of Justice as part of Chapter 11 proceedings. Exactech is currently under restructuring that will see its business bought out by multiple investment firms. | | |
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended that all Americans six months and older consult a clinician before deciding to get a COVID vaccine, ending the pandemic-era policy that broadly encouraged getting the inoculation. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended that all Americans six months and older consult a clinician before deciding to get a COVID vaccine, ending the pandemic-era policy that broadly encouraged getting the inoculation. | | |
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Patient Square Capital will be taking the company private when the all-cash deal closes in the first quarter of 2026, pending approval from Premier’s shareholders. Patient Square Capital will be taking the company private when the all-cash deal closes in the first quarter of 2026, pending approval from Premier’s shareholders. | | |
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Joshua Spriestersbach remained locked up in a Hawaii State Hospital psychiatric facility for nearly three years in a case of mistaken identity. However, a judge ruled neither the facility nor the staff is liable for his detainment. Joshua Spriestersbach remained locked up in a Hawaii State Hospital psychiatric facility for nearly three years in a case of mistaken identity. However, a judge ruled neither the facility nor the staff is liable for his detainment. | | |
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Ohio Medical Alliance, which operates in six states to help individuals obtain medical marijuana cards, is facing a class action lawsuit after a cybersecurity researcher discovered a 323 GB trove of patient data online. Ohio Medical Alliance, which operates in six states to help individuals obtain medical marijuana cards, is facing a class action lawsuit after a cybersecurity researcher discovered a 323 GB trove of patient data online. | | |
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In May, a jury found the CVS subsidiary liable for filing 3.3 million fraudulent insurance claims between 2010 and 2018. The $949 million judgment was imposed in July. In May, a jury found the CVS subsidiary liable for filing 3.3 million fraudulent insurance claims between 2010 and 2018. The $949 million judgment was imposed in July. | | |
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Both companies are working on ChatGPT-like platforms designed exclusively for medical professionals. OpenEvidence accuses Doximity of attempting to steal its proprietary code, while the latter fires back with a defamation claim. Both companies are working on ChatGPT-like platforms designed exclusively for medical professionals. OpenEvidence accuses Doximity of attempting to steal its proprietary code, while the latter fires back with a defamation claim. | | |
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