MEMPHIS, Tenn. The mental health crisis among children has gotten so bad that local medical experts are sounding the alarm. They call it a health emergency. Over the past decade, mental health problems in children have steadily increased. Then the pandemic struck, ushering in a new set of challenges such as social isolation, devastating losses, and sudden family financial hardship. The CDC reported that 55 percent of children experienced emotional abuse from parents or caregivers during the pandemic. 11% experienced physical abuse. Schools, normally there to protect children and connect…
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Citing the risk of climate crisis to public health and industry
Published 13 hours ago Posted by Ceres June 7, 2023 /CSRwire/ — Five major U.S. healthcare systems today released an open statement affirming their commitment to responsible business practices that address the serious financial and public health risks of the climate crisis. Signed by Providence, Boston Medical Center, Common Spirit, Health PartnersAND Hackensack meridian, the statement comes amid widespread efforts by a group of state and federal lawmakers to pass policies designed to ban private sector actors who pose these risks. It is aimed at policy makers and emphasizes that…
Read MoreMerck sues the US government to stop negotiating the price of Medicare drugs
NEW YORK, June 6 (Reuters) – Merck & Co (MRK.N) sued the U.S. government on Tuesday, seeking to halt the Medicare drug price negotiation program contained in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which he says violates the Fifth and First Amendments to the United States Constitution. This is the first attempt by a drugmaker to defy the law, which the pharmaceutical industry says will result in lost profits forcing them to pull out of developing innovative new treatments. Americans pay more for prescription medicines than any other country. The Biden…
Read MoreHow does the end of the public health emergency from Covid-19 affect health insurance?
Editorial Note: We earn commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Fees do not influence the opinions or ratings of our editors. The Covid-19 crisis has triggered a public health emergency, which has given the federal government the authority to waive and amend requirements for private health insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). During the public health emergency, patients and health policyholders have enjoyed a range of free and expanded services and benefits designed to prevent and minimize the impact of Covid. The end of the…
Read MoreHHS Fact Sheet: Telehealth Flexibilities and Resources and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
As the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) continues the process of transitioning away from the policies enabled by the COVID-19 emergency declarations, the Department would like to provide clarity regarding the future of federal flexibilities related to telehealth and tele prescribing to ensure that patients may continue to access and receive the care that they need. Below is a Fact Sheet outlining key details of what will change and what will stay the same for patients and providers when the COVID-19 public health emergency…
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