SACRAMENTO — California on Wednesday sued what the state’s attorney general called a sham health insurance company operating as a “health care sharing ministry” — one the state claims illegally denied members benefits while retaining as much as 84% of their payments. The lawsuit names The Aliera Companies and the Moses family, which founded Sharity…
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BILLINGS – Billings Clinic announced Thursday it has partnered with the University of Arizona-Phoenix to bring surgery resident physicians to train in Montana and Wyoming. The program is the state’s first general surgical residency rural track with a focus on rural care, the hospital said in a press release. “General surgeons are a crucial part…
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The Colorado chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians is asking state leaders for help. COLORADO, USA — Doctors in Colorado say the current state of hospitals is nothing like they have seen before. The state’s chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) sent a letter last week to Gov. Jared Polis’…
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Synthetic cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive compound also found in the cannabis plant, appears to prime the innate immune system of cells, potentially offering protection against pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2. Researchers found that synthetic cannabidiol (CBD) augments the anti-viral response of cells to three key proteins produced by the SARS-CoV-2 genome – which was, until now, an…
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When it comes to your health, it’s hard to focus on anything outside of the most dominant health event in our lifetime. COVID-19 is responsible for more than 800,000 deaths, suffering and an enormous disruption to our lives. Even the vaccines have been a trigger for debate. And, with the entry of the omicron variant, it is…
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As people continue to struggle to find COVID-19 tests, President Joe Biden’s administration announced that patients can have their health insurance pay for at-home tests they purchase. On Monday, the White House announced that starting Jan. 15, anyone who purchases an FDA-approved at-home COVID-19 test will be able to have insurance cover the cost. The…
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Compounds in cannabis are able to block SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, from entering cells, according to a study published this week by researchers at Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University. The compounds found in hemp — cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) — were identified during a chemical screening…
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Many Veterans enjoy making New Year’s resolutions to improve their health and well-being. For those wanting to make healthy lifestyle changes, VA’s MOVE! Weight Management Program is ready to help you manage your weight, eat wisely and be more physically active. To assist you in your efforts, VA is promoting the third week of January…
