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Many American Long Covid patients face medical debt after insurance denies claims

Thu, 2023-03-09 10:39 — mike kraft
Some long Covid patients face big medical bills and denied insurance claims. How to navigate coverage. Millions in the U.S. are out of work because of severe long Covid symptoms, and many are struggling to pay their medical bills. Here's how to navigate insurance coverage. NBC News

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Experts say insurance companies will often deny claims for care related to long Covid because they don't see it as a “medical necessity.”

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Pfizer says it is ready to launch RSV vaccines for older adults, pregnant women

Thu, 2023-03-09 10:30 — mike kraft
Pfizer ready to launch RSV vaccines for older adults, pregnant women in US, Europe U.S. drugmaker Pfizer is ready to launch its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for both older adults and pregnant women in the United States and Europe later this year, executives said on Thursday. Maggie Fick Reuters

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U.S. EPA proposes stronger limits to reduce wastewater from coal-fired power plants

Wed, 2023-03-08 19:36 — mike kraft
EPA proposes stronger limits to reduce wastewater from coal-fired power plants - UPI.com The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed a new rule to reduce the number of pollutants released from coal power plants by 580 million pounds per year, according to the EPA. UPI

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Proposed budget indicates the White House Covid operations are winding down

Wed, 2023-03-08 19:18 — mike kraft
The latest sign the White House Covid operations are winding down? Its proposed budget It’s the latest sign the administration is moving to a new phase of the pandemic fight and uninterested in battling House Republicans on this front. POLITICO

 

...The White House proposal, which is scheduled for release Thursday, is expected to drop a call Biden made last year for tens of billions of dollars to fuel the ongoing crisis response, including purchasing more vaccines and treatments, three people familiar with the matter told POLITICO.

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World wide, Nearly everyone is exposed to unhealthy levels of tiny air pollutants, study says

Wed, 2023-03-08 12:45 — mike kraft
Nearly everyone is exposed to unhealthy levels of tiny air pollutants, study says “Almost no one is safe from air pollution,” Yuming Guo, the lead author of the study, told The Washington Post. Kasha Patel Washington Post
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Air pollution: the 10 worse places in the United States--study

Wed, 2023-03-08 12:27 — mike kraft
Revealed: the 10 worst places to live in US for air pollution A Guardian analysis using cutting-edge modelling developed by researchers tracks deadly PM2.5 levels the Guardian

America’s top spot is not a traffic-clogged metropolis or renowned heavy industry zone but a small town surrounded by farmland and mountains.

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Lawsuits and legislation have stripped U.S.public health officials of their tools and powers to counter future pandemics --survey

Wed, 2023-03-08 10:26 — mike kraft
Covid backlash hobbles public health and future pandemic response Lawsuits and legislation fueled by covid backlash have stripped public health officials of powers, leaving the United States unprepared for the next pandemic. Washington Post
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COVID infections left thousands of people with stomach issues --study

Wed, 2023-03-08 09:51 — mike kraft
COVID infections left thousands of people with acid reflux, chronic constipation, and other stomach issues, scientists say Many people who contracted COVID-19 in 2020 went on to experience chronic constipation and acid reflux in the year after they got infected. Yahoo News
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US reported planning to relax COVID testing rules for travelers from China

Wed, 2023-03-08 09:41 — mike kraft
US to relax COVID testing rules for travelers from China WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is preparing to relax COVID-19 testing restrictions for travelers from China as soon as Friday, according to two people familiar with the decision. AP NEWS

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The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the administration has decided to roll back the testing requirements as cases, hospitalizations and deaths are declining in China and the U.S. has gathered better information about the surge.

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Pandemic funds fraud cases: Floria media influencer, Michigan union

Tue, 2023-03-07 11:47 — mike kraft
Influencer pleads guilty to $1.5 million COVID relief fraud scheme Danielle Miller has pleaded guilty to three counts of wire fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft. CBSNews

The New York-born Miller used the stolen identities of more than 10 people and fake business names to claim pandemic-related financial assistance, which she then used to fund personal expenses, such as rent in a luxury apartment and to charter a private plane.

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