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world1 day ago•7 min saved

Dolly Parton’s enduring legacy: literacy, vaccines, and charity that changed lives

Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Foundation has transformed millions of lives through the Imagination Library, which has sent over 332 million free books to children worldwide, inspired by her own upbringing; she also funded Covid-19 vaccine research (including early-stage support for Moderna) and donated to hospitals, disaster relief, and adult education for Dollywood staff, with philanthropic efforts spanning concerts, scholarships, and a children's hospital named in her honor, cementing a global legacy of giving.

via BBC|

#dolly-parton #healthcare #imagination-library

healthcare3 days ago•3 min saved

Moderna and Merck claim a hard-won melanoma vaccine breakthrough

Topline results from a large trial show Moderna and Merck’s cancer vaccine, intismeran autogene, reduced recurrence or spread of surgically removed melanoma, signaling a milestone after years of doubt and pandemic-related hurdles—though some scientists urge waiting for fuller data and longer follow-up before declaring a definitive breakthrough.

via STAT|

#cancer-vaccine #healthcare #immunotherapy

business3 days ago•3 min saved

UPS commits over $2B to broaden international, healthcare, and supply-chain capabilities through 2028

UPS says it is investing more than $2 billion from 2024 through 2028 to expand its international, healthcare, and supply-chain offerings, funding new hubs in the Philippines and Ontario, a Hong Kong air hub, a Taiwan tech-enabled logistics center, and an Amsterdam facility, along with expanded flight routes, as well as a $48 million push into temperature-controlled facilities to support cold-chain healthcare shipments; the aim is to provide agile, end-to-end logistics tailored to industries facing macro pressures and disruptions.

via CNBC|

#business #healthcare #internationalexpansion

health-care7 days ago•18 min saved

Costco to Launch Costco-Branded Medicare Plans with SCAN Group

Costco Wholesale and SCAN Health Plan are partnering to offer Costco-branded Medicare plans, marking Costco’s first foray into Medicare. The rollout will begin with Medicare Advantage products in two states and a Medicare supplement plan in a third, subject to CMS approval. Plans will be sold in Costco stores and through traditional channels, with federal rules prohibiting bundling the plans with a Costco membership. SCAN’s footprint covers 33 counties across CA, AZ, NV, TX, NM, and WA, serving about 460,000 members (roughly 500,000 when affiliated programs are included).

via Yahoo Finance|

#costco #health-care #healthcare

politics8 days ago•26 min saved

GOP Medicaid Cuts Leave 8 Million Americans Uninsured Across All States

A Protect Our Care analysis finds about 8 million Americans have lost Medicaid, CHIP, or ACA coverage due to Republican policy actions, including roughly $900 billion in Medicaid cuts and the expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies. The decreases span all 50 states, with Maine and Alaska highlighted for sizable impacts on coverage and hospital funding, and premiums rising as a result. Critics say working families are paying the price and argue the policy changes will influence voters in the 2026 elections.

via Common Dreams|

#affordable-care-act #donald-trump #healthcare

healthcare8 days ago•2 min saved

Personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine with Keytruda shows Phase 3 promise

Merck and Moderna reported that a personalized neoantigen mRNA vaccine, intismeran, added to Merck's Keytruda in adjuvant melanoma slowed recurrence and metastasis in a Phase 3 trial, signaling a potential new class of cancer immunotherapies, though detailed data have yet to be released.

via STAT|

#cancer-vaccine #clinical-trial #healthcare

business8 days ago

Costco Targets Medicare Advantage, Expanding Beyond Retail

Costco reportedly plans to offer a Medicare Advantage product, signaling a move into health insurance; the excerpt provides no timeline or strategic details.

via CNBC|

#business #costco #healthcare

health-care-policy10 days ago•20 min saved

Before hiking workers' healthcare costs, employers should demand hospital efficiency first

With employer health-benefit costs projected to rise about 6.7% in 2026, Fortune argues that before asking workers to pay more, large employers should press hospitals to show they’re using current capacity efficiently rather than simply expanding capacity. The piece cites real-world gains from better patient-flow management—Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center reportedly saved about $137 million annually by reorganizing capacity, while The Ottawa Hospital observed fewer deaths and about $9 million in annual savings—demonstrating that scheduling, capacity, and patient flow are operational questions that can curb inflation without compromising care.

via Yahoo Finance|

#costs #employers #health-care-policy

healthcare12 days ago•5 min saved

Elective egg freezing: pricey, uneven coverage, and tax considerations

Elective egg freezing remains expensive and poorly covered by insurance, with a single cycle averaging about $16,000 and total costs potentially reaching $47,000 when multiple cycles, storage, and implantation are included. Workplace benefits are the main source of coverage today, but many plans cap benefits and broad coverage is rare; only a minority of insurers and states provide comprehensive protections. If an employer pays for the benefit, it is typically treated as earned income and taxed, potentially increasing the tax bill, while medical-related preservation may be deductible.

via CNBC|

#egg-freezing-costs #healthcare #insurance-coverage

health12 days ago•56 min saved

Aspirin Safety Alert: Avoid Mixing It With This Common Supplement

Pharmacists warn that even low-dose aspirin can interact with many medications and supplements, increasing the risk of stomach or brain bleeding. Avoid mixing aspirin with blood thinners (warfarin, Eliquis, Xarelto, Pradaxa, Plavix, Brilinta, Effient), other NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen), certain antidepressants (like Prozac and Zoloft), steroids (prednisone, methylprednisolone), and OTC supplements such as ginkgo, garlic, fish oil, and vitamin E. Alcohol can further irritate the stomach when taken with aspirin. Always discuss aspirin use with your doctor and inform all providers about your aspirin use before starting or stopping it.

via AOL.com|

#aspirin #bleeding-risk #drug-interactions

healthcare13 days ago•2 min saved

Zipalertinib combo shows first-line promise in EGFR exon 20 NSCLC

Taiho and Cullinan reported that adding zipalertinib to platinum-based chemotherapy significantly extended progression-free survival versus chemotherapy alone in untreated NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion, meeting the primary endpoint and prompting unblinding. The partners plan to pursue FDA first-line approval, complementing an FDA-accepted path for second-line use. If approved, zipalertinib would join a competitive landscape featuring J&J’s Rybrevant and AstraZeneca’s Zegfrovy in the EGFR exon 20 NSCLC niche.

via Fierce Biotech|

#egfr-exon-20-insertion #fda-approval #first-line-therapy

health13 days ago•45 min saved

Behind the Bedside: 23 Unbelievable HIPAA-Compliant Patient Tales

A BuzzFeed roundup gathers 23 wild, funny, and shocking HIPAA-compliant patient stories from healthcare workers, drawn from TikTok submissions, including incidents like a knife lodged in a child’s face, grandmothers with cross-out tattoos, unusual pregnancies, and other extraordinary moments—highlighting the chaos, compassion, and resilience found in medical care.

via BuzzFeed|

#health #healthcare #hipaa-compliant

local14 days ago•12 min saved

Rabid bat tangles in a woman's hair at Olympic National Park, sparks rabies alert

A rabid bat swooped near Staircase Bridge in Olympic National Park and became tangled in a woman’s hair, prompting officials to warn that she may be at risk for rabies and should seek medical attention. The bat also approached others in the area; anyone with possible contact should contact a healthcare provider and local health department. Park staff advise against handling bats or wild animals, and remind pet owners to consult a veterinarian if a pet may have been exposed.

via MyNorthwest.com|

#bat #healthcare #local

healthcare14 days ago•1 min saved

AI Slashes Time and Costs in Late-Stage Cancer Trials, Tufts Finds

Tufts’ Center for the Study of Drug Development finds Medable’s AI monitoring agent can speed up late-stage (phase 2/3) cancer drug trials by about 10 weeks and cut direct operating costs by up to $5.6 million, with larger net benefits as the drug targets more cancers (potentially up to $565 million for 50 indications). The technology could become standard in 3–5 years, aiding enrollment, data locking, and earlier safety assessments, while still facing challenges like patient recruitment, consent, drug distribution, and the need for human verification.

via Axios|

#ai #clinical-trials #cost-savings

technology15 days ago•3 min saved

AnMed Facebook Hack Floods Page with Ransom Messages, Claims Huge Patient Data Breach

AnMed Health’s Facebook page was taken down after hackers posted nearly 100 ransom messages, claiming to have exfiltrated six terabytes of sensitive patient data and threatening further harm unless paid. The incident appears to be part of a broader cyberattack that began July 26; AnMed has since set up a patient helpline and recovery site while authorities investigate.

via WYFF|

#cyberattack #data-breach #healthcare