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Health Insurance Companies Remove Executive Pages After CEO’s Assassination

The fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson has prompted several leading health insurance companies to remove or restrict access to their executive leadership pages. The move comes amid concerns over safety following online activity that some have described as targeting other industry executives.

Anthem Reverses Controversial Anesthesia Policy After Backlash

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, one of the nation's largest health insurers, has reversed its decision to cap reimbursement for anesthesia care based on surgery time limits.

Travel Advisory Issued After ‘Bleeding Eye Virus’ Outbreak in Rwanda

Health officials are closely monitoring an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in Rwanda, raising concerns about potential international spread.

FDA Approves First Therapy Targeting NRG1 Gene for Lung and Pancreatic Cancers

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Merus NV’s therapy Bizengri, the first treatment targeting the NRG1 gene, offering new hope for patients with challenging forms of lung and pancreatic cancers.

Gov. Abbott Threatens Funding Cuts to Texas Children’s Hospital Over TikTok Video on Immigration Status Law

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has threatened to cut funding to Texas Children’s Hospital after a Houston doctor, Dr. Tony Pastor, posted a TikTok video advising patients to disregard a new state law requiring hospitals to inquire about patients' citizenship during intake. The executive order, effective November 1, mandates that hospitals accepting Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) payments collect this information.

U.K. Lawmakers Vote in Favor of Medically-Assisted Death

British lawmakers have voted to move forward on a bill permitting assisted death for terminally ill patients in England and Wales.

Number from Assisted Deaths Surpassed 30,000 Last Year

Last year, thousands of people opted for assisted death in countries where the practice is legal, according to a report from The Telegraph.

Elon Musk’s Dementia Solution Sparks Lawsuit Threats and On-Air Clash

(News) – Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, Tesla, and Twitter, made waves last week with his announcement of a new CBD product, MicroBio CBD Gummies, claiming it offers groundbreaking benefits for dementia. The reveal, made during a live broadcast, drew sharp criticism from News host Martha MacCallum, who accused Musk of breaching contracts and jeopardizing sponsorships.

Pharmaceutical Company Expands Recall of Clonazepam Over Mislabeling Risk

Endo Inc. has expanded its recall of Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP, due to potential mislabeling of product strength on its packaging, the U.S....

U.K. Regulators Decline to Recommend COVID Vaccines for Pregnant Women

The U.K. vaccine advisory committee issued a rapid response letter declaring that pregnant women do not need to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

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