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Opinion: The infectious disease doctor shortage threatens future pandemic preparedness

Sat, 2023-11-25 00:54 — mike kraft

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COVID-19 death rates higher for certain occupations-- new study

Tue, 2023-11-07 23:12 — mike kraft

COVID-19 death rates higher for ‘critical’ occupations, new study shows The new University of Minnesota study looked COVID-19 deaths by occupation, finding which workers faced the greatest risk from the virus. The study also pointed out failures in Minnesota's rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. Yahoo News

...Previous studies have revealed disparities in COVID-19-related deaths among population demographics, including age, race and pre-existing medical conditions, but a new study by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) has determined another factor – a person’s profession.

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U.S. Medicare hospital pricing issues, nursing home finances

Mon, 2023-11-06 23:25 — mike kraft

Medicare moves ahead with more price transparency requirements for hospitals The government will force hospitals to be better about publishing the prices they charge health insurers and patients. Bob Herman STAT

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New U.S. CDC campaign asks health care leaders to take responsibility for reducing burnout

Tue, 2023-10-31 22:32 — mike kraft

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U.S. income inequality grew through pandemic years- Federal survey

Thu, 2023-10-19 05:58 — mike kraft

U.S. income inequality grew through pandemic years, Fed survey shows American families on average saw large gains in income and wealth from 2019 to 2022 and households became less fragile during a period marked by the severe disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic and massive subsequent government spending, a Federal Reserve survey published Wednesday showed. Ann Saphir Reuters

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Strike of 75,000 Kaiser health care workers is in its last day

Fri, 2023-10-06 22:33 — mike kraft

It's the last day of the largest health care strike in US history | CNN Business The largest health care strike in US history is now in its third, and final, day. Samantha Delouya CNN

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The temporary work stoppage will end at 6 am Pacific Time on Saturday morning, concluding a massive labor effort involving more than 75,000 health care workers and spanning four states.

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