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Spain ends COVID-19 health crisis and obligatory use of masks in health-related locations

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2023-07-05 10:05

Spain calls an end to COVID-19 health crisis and obligatory use of masks in hospitals, pharmacies The Spanish government has declared an end to the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and says people no longer have to wear masks in health and care centers as well as pharmacies. AP News

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Supreme Court strikes down use of affirmative action, a blow to efforts to diversify medical schools

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2023-06-29 11:11

Supreme Court strikes down use of affirmative action, a blow to efforts to diversify medical schools The U.S.

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U.S. Justice Department charges dozens in 16 states with health care fraud schemes, including $1.9B in bogus claims

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2023-06-28 17:34

Dozens in 16 states charged with health care fraud schemes, including $1.9B in bogus claims The Justice Department has charged dozens of people in several health care fraud and prescription drug schemes. AP News

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About 1 in 10 health workers had suicidal thoughts early in COVID-19 --study

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2023-06-23 11:10

Survey: 1 in 10 health workers had suicidal thoughts early in COVID-19 CIDRAP

As many as 1 in 10 UK healthcare workers (HCWs) had suicidal thoughts during the first year of the pandemic, according to a study yesterday in PLOS One. The findings contribute to a growing body of knowledge concerning the mental health strains experienced by health professionals over the past 3 years.

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HEALTH CARE SUMMIT, JUNE 22, 8:30 AM ET

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2023-06-21 10:22

ATTEND THE HILL'S HEALTH CARE SUMMIT, THURSDAY JUNE 22, 8:30 AM ET

National Press Club Ballroom, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045

SPEAKERS:

Dr. Jerome Adams, former Surgeon General
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives & Co-Director of the Health Transformation Institute, University of Pennsylvania
Donna Cryer, founder & CEO, Global Liver Institute

Susan Dentzer, Senior Policy Fellow, Duke University’s Robert J. Margolis Center for Health Policy; President & CEO, America’s Physicians Group

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Outgoing U.S. CDC director says her resignation spurred by sense of accomplishment and exhaustion

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2023-06-21 09:54

Outgoing CDC director says resignation spurred by sense of accomplishment and exhaustion The outgoing head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said her reasons for stepping down were complicated, driven in part by a desire to take a break from the frenetic pace of the job during a pandemic. Dr. Rochelle Walensky surprised many in public health circles last month by announcing her departure after just two years and five months.

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Two-thirds of U.S. doctors, scientists have experienced harassment on social media

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2023-06-19 10:38

Two-thirds of doctors, scientists have experienced harassment on social media - UPI.com Physicians and scientists are experiencing alarming levels of harassment on social media, according to a new survey. UPI

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About 64% reported harassment related to comments made about the pandemic, while 64% of those harassed said the pandemic had affected their use of social media platforms.

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