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North Carolina Court Pauses Hospital Expansion Dispute
The North Carolina Supreme Court has temporarily halted a state appellate court ruling in a certificate-of-need dispute between Mission Health, based in Asheville, N.C., and AdventHealth, based in Altamonte Springs, Fla. This legal battle highlights the intense competition between healthcare providers to expand their services in Western North Carolina. The court’s decision to grant Mission…
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HHS Reforms Indicate Pro-Life Organ Donation Shift
Recent reforms guided by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) suggest a shift towards a pro-life approach in organ donation policies. These changes aim to streamline the organ donation process and increase the availability of organs for transplantation. The reforms are expected to have significant implications for the U.S. healthcare system, potentially increasing…
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Texas Debates Hemp Regulation Amid Health Concerns
Texas faces a growing health crisis linked to products marketed as ‘hemp’ but containing synthetic intoxicants like delta-8 THC. Recent hospitalizations of children highlight the dangers. The 2018 federal Farm Bill allowed industrial hemp farming but did not legalize THC-infused products. Despite federal agencies deeming these products illegal, Texas laws remain outdated. Senate Bill 3…
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FDA Reviews Fluoride Supplements for Children’s Dental Health
The FDA is currently reviewing the use of prescription fluoride supplements, such as tablets and drops, for children at risk of tooth decay who lack access to fluoridated drinking water. This review comes amid discussions about potentially banning these supplements, a move that could significantly impact pediatric dental care strategies. The outcome of this review…
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Hospital Acquisitions Drive Healthcare Costs Up
A recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that hospital acquisitions of physician offices lead to reduced competition and increased healthcare costs. The analysis highlights a trend where hospitals consolidate with doctors’ practices, potentially driving up prices for patients. The American Hospital Association criticized the study, calling its findings flawed. This consolidation…
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Trump’s Cuts Impact Low-Income Children’s Care
President Trump signed significant legislation reducing safety-net programs, marking the largest cut in U.S. history. This move is expected to leave nearly 12 million Americans without health insurance. The cuts target programs that support low-income children, raising concerns about the future of healthcare access for vulnerable populations. Critics argue that these changes could exacerbate existing…
