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Oil, gas producers must play bigger role in reaching climate goals--IEA head

Fri, 2023-11-24 17:05 — mike kraft
IEA head: Oil, gas producers must play bigger role in reaching climate goals - UPI.com The head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday oil producers must make a stronger commitment to clean energy efforts or continue to be among the world's biggest contributors to the climate crisis. UPI

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Opinion: The infectious disease doctor shortage threatens future pandemic preparedness

Fri, 2023-11-24 11:54 — mike kraft

 

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

Tue, 2023-11-07 10:12 — 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 10:25 — 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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U.S. drug stores say pharmacist work action had minimal impact

Thu, 2023-11-02 11:42 — mike kraft
CVS and Walgreens say pharmacist work action had minimal impact CVS Health Corp and Walgreens Boots Alliance on Wednesday said that a work action by some U.S. pharmacists this week had minimal impact on operations, with most stores remaining open. Reuters Reuters

 

 

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

Tue, 2023-10-31 10:32 — mike kraft

 

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Street medicine practioners now getting paid but want higher rates

Tue, 2023-10-31 10:16 — mike kraft
Street Medicine Practitioners Are Getting Paid. Now They Want Higher Rates. - KFF Health News Street medicine, the practice of caring for homeless people outdoors, is a burgeoning field — an unfortunate reality as America confronts a growing homelessness epidemic. But it’s at least become a little more rewarding after the Biden administration made an under-the-radar yet revolutionary change to Medicaid. Starting this month, doctors, nurses and other providers can bill […] Kathleen Hayden KFF Health News

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Pharmacy staff at CVS, Walgreens stores in US plan 3-day walkout next week

Mon, 2023-10-30 11:13 — mike kraft
Pharmacy staff from CVS, Walgreens stores in US start 3-day walkout Some employees at CVS Health Corp and Walgreens Boots Alliance's U.S. pharmacies launched a three-day walkout starting Monday to get the companies to improve working conditions and recruit more people, among other issues. Leroy Leo Reuters

 

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Texas House follows Senate in approving ban on private employers requiring employee vaccinations

Wed, 2023-10-25 19:15 — mike kraft
Texas House approves ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private empl… Violations could bring a $50,000 fine under an amendment adopted Wednesday. The bill’s sponsor said the ban would be the strongest in the nation. Karen Brooks Harper The Texas Tribune

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

Wed, 2023-10-18 17:58 — 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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