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https://www.europesays.com/britain/?p=146482 Weekly Buzz: RHHBY, TEVA Win FDA Nod; MLAB, GSK Cut Jobs; AZN, VIR Deals; KRYS, ABBV Report Data #Acquisitions #biotech #ChinaApproval #ClinicalTrials #collaborations #Deals #DrugDevelopment #FDAApprovals #GSK #HealthcareNews #immunotherapy #mergers #milestone #NMPA #Oncology #Pharmaceuticals #RareDiseases #RegulatoryWin #Setbacks #StockMarketNews #StrategicPartnerships #ThyroidEyeDisease #WorkforceReductions

137 cancer drugs to get cheaper from November 9, prices to fall by up to 70% https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/cancer-drug-prices-fall-70-percent-nppa-november-2026-he6ppgkp?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #CancerTreatment #CancerDrugs #NPPA #HealthcareNews #IndiaNews

Cancer drugs get a 30% margin cap: Why the govt made the move and how it helps patients https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/govt-caps-trade-margins-anti-cancer-drugs-30-percent-b065o7dz?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #CancerCare #CancerMedicines #DrugPrices #HealthcareNews

₹27,000 MRP for a ₹2,700 cancer drug puts hospital pricing under Supreme Court scrutiny https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/supreme-court-flags-10-fold-cancer-drug-markup-kyg1sg1p?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SupremeCourt #DrugPrices #HealthcareNews #CancerDrugs

👁️ 112 Donations and Counting: AIIMS Patna's Eye Bank Marks National Eye Donation Awareness Walk.

https://aliyesha.com/sub/articles/news/display/bh_eye_donation_awarness_walk

#AIIMS #AIIMSPatna #EyeDonation #HealthcareIndia #Bihar #HealthcareNews #News

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Oregon will launch Explore Health state health insurance marketplace in November

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://lincolnchronicle.org/state-health-plan-website/

AIIMS Patna Performs Its First Living Donor Liver Transplant 🏥

https://aliyesha.com/sub/articles/news/display/bh_aiims_patna_liver_transplant

#AIIMS #AIIMSPatna #LiverTransplant #HealthcareIndia #MedicalMilestone #Bihar #OrganDonation #HealthcareNews #LDLT #TransplantSurgery #News

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https://www.europesays.com/dk/135781/ Novo Nordisk seeks orders to block Eli Lilly weight-loss drug ads | World News #DiabetesDrugs #DrugAdvertising #DrugMarketing #EliLilly #GLP1Drugs #HealthcareNews #MisleadingAds #Mounjaro #NovoNordisk #ObesityDrugs #ObesityTreatment #ozempic #PharmaceuticalIndustry #PreliminaryInjunction #USCourt #USLawsuit #Wegovy #WeightLossDrugs #WeightLossMarket #zepbound

Trump Administration Sued Over New Medicaid Changes – What It Means for North Carolina Residents

The Trump administration is facing a legal challenge after a coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block new federal Medicaid work requirement rules. The lawsuit argues that the changes could make it more difficult for eligible Americans to maintain their health coverage. (⁠Reuters)

For North Carolina residents who rely on Medicaid, understanding these proposed changes is important, especially as the state continues to expand access to healthcare.

Why the Lawsuit Was Filed

The lawsuit challenges new guidance issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implementing Medicaid work requirements authorized under recent federal law.

According to the states, the new rules:

• Narrow the definition of who qualifies as “medically frail,” potentially affecting exemptions.
• Require some beneficiaries to complete additional documentation to maintain coverage.
• Could increase administrative hurdles that lead eligible people to lose Medicaid benefits.
• Place additional compliance requirements on state Medicaid agencies. (⁠Reuters)

The coalition is asking a federal court to prevent the rules from taking effect while the case moves through the legal system.

The Trump Administration’s Position

Federal officials have defended the policy, saying the changes are intended to:

• Reduce fraud and improper payments.
• Ensure Medicaid benefits are directed to eligible recipients.
• Encourage work, education, or community engagement for adults who are able to participate.
• Improve program accountability and long-term sustainability. (⁠Spotlight PA)

The administration has argued that exemptions remain available for individuals who qualify under federal law.

What This Means for North Carolina

North Carolina is among the states participating in the lawsuit challenging the federal rule. (⁠Becker’s Hospital Review)

While the litigation continues, current Medicaid coverage generally remains unchanged. However, if the rules ultimately take effect, some beneficiaries could face new reporting requirements or documentation obligations depending on how the policy is implemented. The exact impact will depend on future court rulings and guidance issued by state and federal agencies. (⁠Reuters)

What Medicaid Recipients Should Do

If you or a family member receives Medicaid:

• Watch for official notices from your health plan or the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
• Keep your contact information up to date.
• Respond promptly to any requests for eligibility verification.
• Follow updates as the lawsuit proceeds through the courts.

What’s Next?

The federal court will determine whether the challenged rules can move forward while the case is being litigated. Because the lawsuit concerns nationwide Medicaid policy, the outcome could affect millions of Americans and influence how states administer Medicaid eligibility in the future.

DoRaleigh.com will continue following this story and provide updates as new court decisions and federal guidance become available.

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Medicaid Provider Cuts Could Impact Disability Services Nationwide: What Raleigh Residents Should Know

A recent report from Disability Scoop highlights growing concerns about Medicaid access and disability services after one state temporarily cut ties with thousands of Medicaid providers in an effort to comply with new federal funding requirements. The move is raising alarms among disability advocates and healthcare providers across the country who fear similar actions could affect access to critical services for people with disabilities. (Disability Scoop⁠)

What Happened?

According to Disability Scoop, state officials reviewing Medicaid providers terminated or suspended relationships with nearly two-thirds of the providers under review while attempting to meet federal oversight and funding requirements. The action was described as temporary, but it immediately created uncertainty for providers and the individuals who depend on their services. (LinkedIn⁠)

The situation comes as states nationwide face increasing pressure to comply with evolving Medicaid regulations while maintaining access to federal funding. Medicaid remains the primary source of funding for many disability support programs, including home and community-based services, personal care assistance, transportation, and healthcare coordination. (KFF⁠)

Why Disability Advocates Are Concerned

Advocates worry that aggressive provider reviews, funding reductions, and administrative changes could reduce access to services for people with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Even temporary disruptions can create major challenges for individuals who rely on consistent support services to live independently and participate in their communities. (Disability Belongs™⁠)

Many disability organizations have already expressed concerns about broader Medicaid policy changes scheduled to take effect over the next several years. Experts warn that states facing budget pressures may struggle to maintain provider networks, especially for home and community-based services that help individuals avoid institutional care. (KFF⁠)

What This Could Mean for North Carolina

While the Disability Scoop report focuses on actions taken in another state, the issue has relevance for North Carolina residents. Medicaid is a critical lifeline for thousands of North Carolinians with disabilities, seniors, and low-income families.

If provider participation decreases or administrative requirements become more burdensome, residents could experience:

• Longer wait times for services
• Reduced provider availability
• Challenges accessing specialty care
• Increased strain on caregivers and families
• Delays in home and community-based support programs

North Carolina has expanded Medicaid in recent years, increasing access to healthcare coverage for many residents. However, disability advocates continue to monitor federal and state policy changes that could affect long-term service delivery and funding stability. (KFF⁠)

The Bigger Picture

The Medicaid debate is increasingly focused on balancing fiscal accountability with access to care. Supporters of stricter oversight argue that states must ensure providers meet program requirements and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. Critics counter that broad provider removals and funding restrictions can unintentionally harm vulnerable populations who depend on Medicaid-funded services every day. (KFF⁠)

For people with disabilities, Medicaid is more than health insurance. It often funds the support systems that allow individuals to work, attend school, live independently, and remain connected to their communities. Any disruption in provider networks can have significant consequences for quality of life and independence. (Disability Belongs™⁠)

What Raleigh Residents Should Watch

As federal Medicaid policies continue to evolve, disability advocates, healthcare providers, and community organizations will be watching closely for any changes that could affect service access in North Carolina.

Residents who rely on Medicaid services should stay informed about policy updates, provider network changes, and public comment opportunities that may affect disability services and healthcare access in the years ahead.

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Chronic Disregard for Prescription Accuracy: Shoppers Drug Mart Under Fire for Repeated Medication Errors

Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies have a history of giving patients the wrong medication, leading to serious health problems and ER visits. Learn what happened.

#PharmacyErrors, #PatientSafety, #ShoppersDrugMart, #MedicationMistakes, #HealthcareNews

https://newsletter.tf/shoppers-drug-mart-dispensing-errors-health-issues/

Multiple Shoppers Drug Mart locations have a history of dispensing incorrect medications, causing serious health issues for patients. This is a recurring problem over several years.

#PharmacyErrors, #PatientSafety, #ShoppersDrugMart, #MedicationMistakes, #HealthcareNews
https://newsletter.tf/shoppers-drug-mart-dispensing-errors-health-issues/

New York Nurses Strike Concludes After Six Weeks with Contract Ratification

New York City nurses strike ends after 6 weeks. NewYork-Presbyterian nurses ratified a new contract, bringing an end to the largest nursing strike in the city's history.

#NYCNursesStrike, #NurseContract, #HospitalStaffing, #NYStateNurses, #HealthcareNews

https://newsletter.tf/new-york-nurses-strike-ends-contract-ratified/

The New York nurses strike has ended after 6 weeks. This was the largest nursing strike in the city's history, involving 15,000 nurses.

#NYCNursesStrike, #NurseContract, #HospitalStaffing, #NYStateNurses, #HealthcareNews

https://newsletter.tf/new-york-nurses-strike-ends-contract-ratified/

The pharma giant has officially secured USFDA approval for its generic version of the seizure medication Brivaracetam. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/lifestyle/health/lupin-receives-usfda-approval-to-market-generic-seizure-medication-ep5lt1dc?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Lupin #PharmaIndustry #USFDA #StockMarketIndia #HealthcareNews

"Over the past several days, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced several job shakeups, vacancies, and empty appointments that paint a picture of a department shifting and recalibrating after almost a year of leadership under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr."

#HHS #HealthPolicy #HealthcareNews #USPolitics #CDC #FDA #MAHA
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/hhs-announces-february-shakeup-leadership

Nationwide strike disrupts KSRTC courier service, delaying a cornea shipment for surgery in Thiruvananthapuram before swift action prevents a transplant crisis. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/nationwide-strike-cornea-shipment-delayed-as-ksrtc-courier-centre-shut-timely-action-averts-crisis-s2vgopzk?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #NationwideStrike #KeralaNews #KSRTC #OrganTransplant #HealthcareNews

Nine newborn deaths: Russia arrests senior hospital staff https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/russia-arrests-hospital-chiefs-nine-newborn-deaths-siberia-x0fqa9x8?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Russia #NewbornDeaths #HealthcareNews #Siberia #WorldNews

🚨 Breaking News: Private equity firms bought 500 autism centers in a decade! Who knew the solution to medical care was a spreadsheet and not, you know, actual care? 📈💉 What's next? Hedge funds managing daycares? 🙄
https://www.brown.edu/news/2026-01-07/private-equity-autism-centers #PrivateEquity #AutismCare #MedicalIndustry #HealthcareNews #Financialization #HackerNews #ngated

Doctors across Kerala down tools today. Ernakulam sees partial disruption, but emergencies won’t miss a beat. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/gmch-ernakulam-doctors-strike-nov13-wjxy5l2g?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaStrike #MedicalCollegeDoctors #KGMCTA #HealthcareNews

Breaking News – OP Services: We will stop OP services from today – PHCDA
https://vaartha.com/breaking-news/we-will-stop-op-services-from-today-phcda/556426/
#OPServicesStopped #PHCDA #BreakingNews #HealthcareAlert #PublicHealth #VaarthaLive #MedicalServices #HealthUpdate #ServiceDisruption #PatientNotice #TeluguNews #HealthSector #EmergencyUpdate #OPCancellations #HealthcareNews

Death rates rose in hospital ERs after private equity firms took over

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/death-rates-rose-hospital-ers-private-equity-firms-took-study-finds-rcna233211

#HackerNews #DeathRates #HospitalERs #PrivateEquity #HealthcareNews #StudyFindings

Top Headlines Today 12 July

💸 X Premium now up to 48% cheaper!
– Elon Musk reduces subscription costs to boost adoption
#XSubscription #ElonMusk

🎬 Gemini app now supports Veo 3
– Create videos from images with one click
– AI revolution continues
#GeminiAI #Veo3

⚕️ IMA raises red flag
– Opposes move to let homoeopathy practitioners prescribe allopathy
– Public safety concerns cited
#IMA #HealthcareNews

👉 Stay tuned with: @TechPuranIn
#TechUpdate #DailyNews #AIinIndia #followforfollow

🚨 Oh no! Big Health Insurance is under #investigation for fraud? Shocking! 😂 In other news, WSJ's #website still can't find its own pages—maybe it's hiding from the embarrassment. 🕵️‍♂️💨
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/unitedhealth-medicare-fraud-investigation-df80667f #BigHealthInsurance #Fraud #WSJ #Issues #HealthCareNews #ComedyInNews #HackerNews #ngated

Stewart Health Care drained hospitals serving low-income communities of cash. People died, hospitals went bankrupt, and Ralph de la Torre grew a fortune.

Private equity firms have no place in our health care system!

Tell your Senator to pass the Health Over Wealth Act that will provide transparency and accountability.

https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-rep-jayapal-introduce-health-over-wealth-act-setting-guardrails-for-private-equity-in-health-care

#HealthCareNews
#StewartHealthCare
#PrivateEquity
#Healthcare
#HealthOverWealth

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I made it, but I did not transition until layer in life

This video segment makes me sad for all the friends we lost in the AIDS pandemic

I had 4 straight friends die from it too

And my idol at the time, Tim Richmond, does from it but no one knew because they had to keep it secret

#lgbtqia #transgender #aids #healthcarenews

I wonder what that would mean if there was a deadly pandemic around, like, say, the bubonic plague or something. Would they put concealer on their skin eruptions too? https://neurosciencenews.com/social-behavior-contagious-sickness-25540/ **#covid** **#sarscov2** **#healthcare** **#healthcarenews** **#covid** **#science #plague**

Der Old-School-Pennäler in mir sagt mir die ganze Zeit: Hätte man eine echte End-to-End-Verschlüsselung/PFS mit einer sinnvollen PKI verwendet, wären die komplexen Sprünge durch den Reifen vermieden worden. Die Komplexität entsteht durch die Brüche in der Architektur. https://www.heise.de/hintergrund/Digitales-Gesundheitswesen-Mit-Highspeed-durch-die-Telematikinfrastruktur-9590651.html 1/2 **#encryption** **#e2e** **#healthcare** **#healthcarenews** **#VPN** **#science**

#Moderna hat die Ergebnisse einer Phase-2b-#Studie bekannt gegeben, in deren Rahmen eine mRNA-basierte Behandlung für #Hautkrebs untersucht wurde. In der Studie stellte sich heraus, dass die Therapie in Kombination mit einer Immuntherapie im Vergleich zu derzeit existierenden Therapien die Wahrscheinlichkeit eines Wiederauftretens des Krebs, des Auftretens von #Metastasen sowie das #Sterberisiko deutlich reduzieren. #healthcare #healthcarenews #science https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03897881

I would so much appreciate if this knowledge would be taken into account when taking public health decisions. https://healthcare-in-europe.com/en/news/increased-risk-heart-rhythm-disruption-covid19.html **#covid** **#sarscov2** **#healthcare** **#healthcarenews** **#covid** **#science **

When infected with #SarsCoV2 , the body produces a series of immune responses. One of them involves platelets, sticking to immune cells to form clumps of cells in the bloodstream. In a study using image-based flow cytometry, a team of researchers demonstrated a rapid rise in concentrations of platelet aggregates in patients admitted to intensive care with #Covid infections. This enabled them to identify a biomarker for predicting the risk of severe illness. **#healthcare** **#healthcarenews **

A study was conducted under the direction of the University Hospital Tübingen at hospitals in Frankfurt am Main and the Charité in Berlin. 
Based on these encouraging results, the team is already working on the development of vaccines using T-cell activators against numerous other infectious diseases that pose a threat to immunocompromised tumor patients. https://healthcare-in-europe.com/en/news/covac-1-coronavirus-protection-immunocompromised.html **#covid** **#sarscov2** **#healthcare** **#healthcarenews** **#covid** **#science **

**Researchers have developed exceptionally potent monoclonal antibodies that can neutralize virtually all known variants of the COVID-19 virus—including Omicron, a new study shows. They discovered this antibody in a vaccinated survivor. #covid** **#sarscov2** **#healthcare** **#healthcarenews** **#covid** **#science https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ade3470 and https://www.futurity.org/covid-variants-antibodies-viruses-2950952/**

WOW. Covid killed more reds than blues. Between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2021, there were 538 159 individuals in Ohio and Florida who died at age 25 years or older in the study sample. The excess #death rate among Republican voters was 43% higher than the excess death rate among Democratic voters. **#covid** **#sarscov2** **#healthcare** **#healthcarenews** **#covid** **#science https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2807617**

Deep ultraviolet (DUV) irradiation is a fast and effective way to inhibit the spread of pathogenic microorganisms, because it can directly destroy the genetic materials of microorganisms or prevent the effective replication of genetic material. Since the outbreak of Covid-19 (elicited by Sars-CoV-2), ultraviolet technology has been used for air and surface disinfection. **#covid** **#sarscov2** **#healthcare** **#healthcarenews** **#covid** **#science https://healthcare-in-europe.com/en/news/deep-ultraviolet-photonics-sars-cov-2-disinfection.html**

12 signs of long COVID, clearly defined. https://healthcare-in-europe.com/en/news/twelve-symptoms-study-definition-long-covid.html #covid #sarscov2 #healthcare #healthcarenews #covid #science

Global News BC: Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear appeal involving private health care. Why? https://globalnews.ca/news/9607504/supreme-court-of-canada-private-health-care/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #canadahealthcarenews #healthcarecanadanews #healthcarenewscanada #SupremeCourtOfCanada #PrivateHealthCare #Canadahealthcare #healthcareCanada #healthcarenews #HealthCare #Canada #Health

It's been a busy few days for the #FirstResponders in #Ottawa / #Ontario

They're significantly #overworked #understaffed and we really need to step up for them and demand that the government increase the #medschool spots, Fund #SafeInjection sites

https://youtube.com/live/WWYperUQHTk

Yesterday people were waiting as much as 4+ hours for code 3 pickups due to ambulance delays from the #OpiodEpidemic hitting Ontario these last few days..
There have been SO MANY ODs ITS INSANE.. Wait times are up all over the province due to lack of ambulances... #fentanyl

See discussion here:

https://reddit.com/r/ontario/comments/11kallb/a_woman_with_a_possibly_dislocated_hip_has_been/

#PublicSaftey #EMS #Canada #canpoli #onpoli #epidemic #ottawa #healthCare #healthcarenews

Global News BC: Side deals on health funding may be reached alongside national agreement: B.C. premier https://globalnews.ca/news/9453609/premiers-health-funding-deal-trudeau-eby/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #premiershealthfunding #CanadaHealthTransfer #healthfundingTrudeau #provinceshealthdeal #healthcarefunding #Canadahealthcare #Canada'sPremiers #HealthCarecosts #healthcaredeal #healthcarenews #HealthFunding #JustinTrudeau #Politics #DavidEby #Canada #Health