Chair Khan says that the agreements keep wages low and suppress new ideas. The Federal Trade Commission recently announced a final rule that bans noncompetes nationwide. The commission…
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U.S. Naval Community College Offers Health Science Degree
College president says, “Medical roles are the backbone of the fleet.” The U.S. Naval Community College (USNCC) has launched a health science program for sailors who seek a…
Read MoreHHS Finalizes Protections for Medicare Prescription Plan Enrollees
The provision establishes a set amount of compensation for healthcare agents and brokers. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a final action plan to better…
Read MoreState Department Offers Reward for BlackCat Hacker Information
Change Healthcare is still recovering from the ransomware attack in February. The Department of State recently announced a $10 million reward for information about the Blackcat ransomware group. …
Read MoreFDA Approves Medication for Liver Scarring
The medication was fast-tracked through the agency’s accelerated approval pathway. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized Rezdiffra (resmetirom) for adults experiencing noncirrhotic non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH),…
Read MoreFirst Lady Speaks at Cancer Insurers Roundtable
She speaks about navigators who guide patients and families through treatment. First Lady Jill Biden spoke to the Cancer Insurers Roundtable at the White House on Wednesday. She…
Read MoreTricare Prescription Coverage Still Hampered by Change Healthcare Hack
Many military families are paying full price for medications. The cyberattack against Change Healthcare a month ago has impacted the military’s Tricare network of pharmacies. Change Healthcare is…
Read MorePresident Signs Executive Order on Women’s Healthcare Research
The first lady says the support for research will allow women to get the healthcare they need. President Joe Biden signed an executive order this week that directs…
Read MoreJoint VA/DOD Site Launches Health Record System
It is the final Defense Department medical site to begin using the new system. The Joint Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense medical site in North Chicago has…
Read MoreHHS Issues Letter to Healthcare Officials on Cyberattack
The agency outlines the steps being taken after the Change Healthcare ransomware incident. The Department of Health and Human Services released a letter to health professionals over the…
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