California Dabbles With Reining in Health Spending

California is now among the states trying to keep health-care costs down by setting spending caps — a task that pits public officials against a deeply entrenched and heavily lawyered set of players. It’s uncertain whether the state can get insurers, hospitals and medical groups to collaborate on containing costs even as they jockey for California,…

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Vendor Notebook: New partnerships around AI, VBC, virtual care and more

Collaborations and integrations aim to streamline access to patient medical histories via national networks, drive more proactive pediatric care, expand behavioral telehealth and pioneer more hospital automation.  News from healthcareitnews.com ​Collaborations and integrations aim to streamline access to patient medical histories via national networks, drive more proactive pediatric care, expand behavioral telehealth and pioneer more hospital…

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Senate hearing to spotlight illegal vaping companies that have dodged regulators

Senate lawmakers are set to question top federal officials about the rise of illegal electronic cigarettes in the U.S., a multibillion-dollar business that has flourished in recent years Health ABC News: Health ​Senate lawmakers are set to question top federal officials about the rise of illegal electronic cigarettes in the U.S., a multibillion-dollar business that has flourished…

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Nepal seeks help from India to set up Jan Aushadhi Kendra 

Mauritius was the first country to adopt the ‘Jan Aushadhi Scheme’, enabling it to source about 250 high quality medicines from the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India Mauritius was the first country to adopt the ‘Jan Aushadhi Scheme’, enabling it to source about 250 high quality medicines from the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau…

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​10 atomic habits that can speed up weight loss​

​Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is a common goal that requires consistent effort and sustainable habits. Rather than relying on drastic changes, adopting small, manageable actions—known as atomic habits—can effectively contribute to weight loss over time. These habits are easy to implement, fit seamlessly into daily routines, and cumulatively lead to significant progress. Focusing…

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Can someone be allergic to water? The answer is surprising

Aquagenic urticaria, also known as water allergy, is a rare condition where exposure to water triggers allergic reactions like hives. Symptoms can include itchy welts, systemic reactions, and impact daily activities. Aquagenic urticaria, also known as water allergy, is a rare condition where exposure to water triggers allergic reactions like hives. Symptoms can include itchy welts,…

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