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COVID-19 death rates higher for certain occupations-- new study

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COVID-19 death rates higher for ‘critical’ occupations, new study shows The new University of Minnesota study looked COVID-19 deaths by occupation, finding which workers faced the greatest risk from the virus. The study also pointed out failures in Minnesota's rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. Yahoo News

...Previous studies have revealed disparities in COVID-19-related deaths among population demographics, including age, race and pre-existing medical conditions, but a new study by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) has determined another factor – a person’s profession.

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U.S. Medicare hospital pricing issues, nursing home finances

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Medicare moves ahead with more price transparency requirements for hospitals The government will force hospitals to be better about publishing the prices they charge health insurers and patients. Bob Herman STAT
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U.S. drug stores say pharmacist work action had minimal impact

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CVS and Walgreens say pharmacist work action had minimal impact CVS Health Corp and Walgreens Boots Alliance on Wednesday said that a work action by some U.S. pharmacists this week had minimal impact on operations, with most stores remaining open. Reuters Reuters

 

 

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Street medicine practioners now getting paid but want higher rates

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Street Medicine Practitioners Are Getting Paid. Now They Want Higher Rates. - KFF Health News Street medicine, the practice of caring for homeless people outdoors, is a burgeoning field — an unfortunate reality as America confronts a growing homelessness epidemic. But it’s at least become a little more rewarding after the Biden administration made an under-the-radar yet revolutionary change to Medicaid. Starting this month, doctors, nurses and other providers can bill […] Kathleen Hayden KFF Health News

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Pharmacy staff at CVS, Walgreens stores in US plan 3-day walkout next week

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Pharmacy staff from CVS, Walgreens stores in US start 3-day walkout Some employees at CVS Health Corp and Walgreens Boots Alliance's U.S. pharmacies launched a three-day walkout starting Monday to get the companies to improve working conditions and recruit more people, among other issues. Leroy Leo Reuters

 

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Texas House follows Senate in approving ban on private employers requiring employee vaccinations

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Texas House approves ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private empl… Violations could bring a $50,000 fine under an amendment adopted Wednesday. The bill’s sponsor said the ban would be the strongest in the nation. Karen Brooks Harper The Texas Tribune

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U.S. income inequality grew through pandemic years- Federal survey

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U.S. income inequality grew through pandemic years, Fed survey shows American families on average saw large gains in income and wealth from 2019 to 2022 and households became less fragile during a period marked by the severe disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic and massive subsequent government spending, a Federal Reserve survey published Wednesday showed. Ann Saphir Reuters

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Kaiser and medical workers tentatively end historic strike

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Kaiser workers tentatively end historic strike Presented by Otsuka — The largest health care labor dispute in US history has come to an end{beacon} Health Care Health Care  The Big Story  Kaiser workers tentatively end historic strik… emartin The Hill

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The new deal would raise wages by 21 percent over four years and establish a minimum wage of $25 an hour in California and $23 an hour in other states where Kaiser Permanente operates, the unions said.

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