Neosho County, KS

Columbus, OH

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Patients that struggle to pay their medical bills can be a financial burden for physicians, but there are strategies patients can learn to stay on top of their medical bills. Unfortunately, most physicians encounter patients who refuse to pay their medical bills. According to medical writer Kristen Fuller, MD, these patients may be either self-paying or insured. Either way, they avoid paying out-of-pocket expenses. Healthcare-industry veteran Hanny Freiwat studied collection rates from insured patients versus those from uninsured patients and found that the former ranged from 50%-70% following medical care. For the latter, however, collection rates following medical care reached a nadir of 10%.

How to Handle Patients Who Don’t Pay Their Medical Bills

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Mississippi State

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Jackson, MS

Mississippi News Group

JACKSON, Miss. - In a decisive move today, State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of Lacosta Lee, a contracted probation officer affiliated with Court Programs, Inc (CPI), on charges of embezzlement. Special Agents from the State Auditor’s Office took Lee into custody following allegations that she misappropriated funds intended for court-ordered fines and fees.

Probation Officer Arrested in Embezzlement Case

Law enforcement is prevented from obtaining reproductive care medical records of patients in states where abortion is restricted, according to a new HIPAA privacy rule. The HHS rule is receiving attention because it depends on clinicians to determine whether an abortion was done lawfully, potentially closing a privacy loophole for patients who travel to other states for an abortion and shielding their records from the eyes of law enforcement. However, the rule may be challenging to implement.

Top in women's health: New HIPAA rule; pollution tied to cerebral palsy in offspring

BuzzFeed

A new study found that this grandparent's positive influence on a child who had experienced trauma can extend for years.

Out Of The Four Grandparents, A Study Has Shown This One Has The Deepest Impact On Their Grandkids

Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) is a rare disease in which blood antigen incompatibility causes anemia in the fetus or newborn baby. In our case, specifically, I developed alloimmunization from the mixing of my negative blood type with my oldest child’s positive blood type. This mixing caused my blood cells to sensitize and obtain a D-antigen, which would cause it to attack any foreign positive blood cell with a D attached.

Finding Care for HDFN Is a Difficult Task

Washington State

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Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Board of Nursing has suspended the registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licenses of Percy Lynchard III, the Washington Department of Health reported on Friday.

Nurse's Licenses Suspended for Improper Rx: Investigation Reveals Substandard Care

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

The Bradley Method of childbirth preparation is one of many programs that teach parents how to have a medication-free childbirth experience. According to the Bradley Method's official website, 86% of parents trained in its techniques have an unmedicated vaginal birth. The idea that people could give birth without medication and...

What Is the Bradley Birthing Method?

Georgia State

Missouri State

Humana will lease clinical space and open 23 senior-focused primary care clinics at Walmart Supercenter stores in Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas, the insurer said Wednesday. The centers, operating under the CenterWell Senior Primary Care and Conviva Care Centers brands, are expected to open no later than the first half...

Humana’s CenterWell to open 23 primary care clinics at Walmart stores

Tupelo, MS

Traci D. Franklin, a 52-year-old resident of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department on June 28, 2024, following the issuance of a Lee County Circuit Court Capias Warrant.

Tupelo police make arrest on woman for not returning rental property to Best Way

The organization is poised to lobby for an indefinite extension of Medicare reimbursement for telemedicine services and fight the December 31, 2024, sunset date when Medicare plans to cease reimbursement for these services. As telemedicine continues to increase in popularity, including in ophthalmology, the American Medical Association announced plans to...

AMA eyes permanent telemedicine reimbursement

When told about the benefits and potential risks that come with mammography, more women opted to wait until they were older to undergo screening. PCPs should not be afraid to inform patients of potential risks associated with mammography. Informing patients of the benefit-harm balance associated with mammography screening is beneficial...

Q&A: Discussing mammography risks 'does not seem to undermine' screening decisions

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Having a baby should be an exciting and joyful time, but when a birth injury causes cerebral palsy (CP), the lives of the child and parents are forever changed. The costs and emotional impact of caring for a child with the condition can be overwhelming and affect families in ways they could never have anticipated.

Study Finds Surgery Can Improve Ability to Walk in Kids of All Ages with Cerebral Palsy

Athens, GA

Now Habersham

A 19-year-old Lawrenceville man is in custody after allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor, according to a news release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

Teen arrested for kidnapping and molestation after Athens hit-and-runs

The Independent

Almost a quarter of people do not know the difference between a physician associate and a doctor, a new poll has shown.While 52% of people can differentiate between the two roles, some 23% said they did not know the difference, according to a survey conducted for Healthwatch England.The patient champion has called for more clarity around the role of physician associates (PAs).Writing in the GP magazine Pulse, Louise Ansari, chief executive of Healthwatch England, said: “The need for clarity on the role of PAs came across strongly in reports from local Healthwatch.“Some local Healthwatch (organisations) explained that while patients might...

Patients who ask for doctors are being seen by physician associates instead – what’s the difference?

New Jersey State

Jersey City, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have issued Findings of Probable Cause against six property management companies and owners in various counties for failing to comply with requests for emotional support animals. These actions stem from alleged violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD).

Housing Discrimination Against Emotional Support Animals Targeted

Pennsylvania State

Medical malpractice by an advanced practice provider: Who’s affected?. Did you suffer from medical negligence at the hands of an advanced practice provider in Pennsylvania or West Virginia? If so, you may be eligible for a medical malpractice lawsuit investigation. Advanced practice providers are licensed healthcare providers who have...

Neosho County Health Department Medically Speaking

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