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Wide variations in U.S. health care spending by county -- new study

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Comprehensive study on US health care spending by county reveals wide variation Researchers present the most comprehensive study on U.S. health care spending and variations across 3,110 counties by four payers, 148 health conditions, 38 age/sex groups, and seven types of care. That's ... Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation Medical Xpress

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Opinion: Musk's DODGE budget cuts based mainly on political ideology -- Republican budget experts

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Musk's DOGE cuts based more on political ideology than real cost savings so far

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About 22 % of COVID hospital stays were among patients with immune impairment --study

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People with immune impairment accounted for 22% of COVID hospital stays, deaths, study suggests Immunocompromised participants were much more likely to have received at least four doses of COVID-19 vaccine than their otherwise healthy peers (73% vs 30%). CIDRAP
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Flu deaths in the U.S. have surpassed COVID deaths--CDC

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Flu deaths may have surpassed COVID deaths nationwide for first time since start of pandemic, early CDC data suggests Influenza trends have reached record highs in recent weeks. CBS News
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Rising measles cases reported in at least 5 U.S states

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Measles cases are rising in the US, mainly among those who are unvaccinated: Health officials Measles cases are rising in the U.S. with infections confirmed in at least five states this year, and primarily spreading among unvaccinated people. ABC News ABC News
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Measles: A new book urges parents not to underestimate the disease

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As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease As childhood vaccination rates drop in the U.S., outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book, Booster Shots, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health. NPR
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U.S.Flu season is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years --CDC

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Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years | CNN The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years. CNN
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TB Outbreaks in Kansas and North Carolina

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There's a Massive Tuberculosis Outbreak in the US Kansas is experiencing one of the biggest outbreaks of tuberculosis ever recorded in the United States. luisprada VICE
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U.S. COVID cases down but flu continues with 2nd peak activity

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Flu cases rise again, while COVID takes a back seat It's an unusual winter for respiratory illnesses. The flu is peaking twice: once in early January and again in February. Meanwhile, it's the mildest COVID winter since the pandemic began. NPR
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