Healthcare and Insurance
Associated Press – An experimental blood test was highly accurate at distinguishing people with Alzheimer’s disease from those without it in several studies, boosting hopes that there soon may be a simple way to help diagnose this most common form…
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A major flaw has arisen among claims that the drug hydroxychloroquine used to treat patients with COVID-19 is dangerous and deadly, according to a report by Real Clear Politics. In a small study for hydroxychloroquine, the flaw noted was that…
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A nationwide trial of an AstraZeneca vaccine is looking for participants in the Kansas and Missouri region to participate in a clinical COVID-19 vaccine trial. Regionally, the trial is looking for 1,500 participants and is being organized by the University…
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Another company with operations housed in Kansas City is set to add more jobs, CVS Health planning to add at least 200 jobs to its distribution center located in the Northland. CVS Health is seeking to fill positions for stockers…
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A subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, OptumRx operates in pharmacy benefit management and is looking to add 20 positions in Overland Park of the 120 it hopes to fill nationwide. Positions include pharmacy technician and pharmacy clerk positions for fulfillment pharmacies…
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Becker’s Health IT - CVS Pharmacy reported vandalism at stores in several markets between May 27 and June 8 resulted in the loss of some patient information. The HHS Breach Portal shows the incident affected 21,289 individuals. The missing information included paper prescriptions,…
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In a time where access to healthcare has grown substantially and is needed more than ever, knowing where to go to receive quality care is at the forefront of my people’s minds. U.S. News & World Report recently released a ranking…
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The Kansas Insurance Department has sent out an alert to residents in the state after a wave of COVID-19 test billing inquiries and concerns. Confusion has arisen for many residents who are unaware of what they can and cannot be…
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Dr. Lee Norman addressed the issue of education in the state of Kansas and the plan moving forward for students in an interview with 41 Action News. Norman acknowledged that how to get…
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Artio Medical, Inc. announced it has acquired Flow Forward Medical, Inc. (Flow Forward), a medical device company developing innovative methods for establishing and maintaining high-quality vascular access sites to improve outcomes for hemodialysis patients, according to a Thursday news release…
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