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5 reasons veterans are especially hard-hit by federal cuts

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning to cut 83,000 jobs, slashing employment by over 17% at the federal agency that provides health care for millions of veterans, according to an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press on March 5, 2025.

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Daylight saving time and early school start times cost billions in lost productivity and health care expenses

Investigations into the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster revealed that key decision-makers worked on little sleep, raising concerns that fatigue impaired their judgment. Similarly, in 1989, the Exxon Valdez oil spill resulted in a massive environmental catastrophe. The official investigation revealed the third mate, in charge of steering the ship,…

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Fighting a disease and a health care system - Roll Call

“Transplant: A Memoir” author Bernardine Watson joins Equal Time to talk about kidney failure, racial disparities and her own journey.

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DOGE threat: How government data would give an AI company extraordinary power

The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, has secured unprecedented access to at least seven sensitive federal databases, including those of the Internal Revenue Service and Social Security Administration. This access has sparked fears about cybersecurity vulnerabilities and privacy violations. Another concern has received far less attention: the potential use…

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Where did U.S. public health go wrong?

The field’s failure to integrate medical services in the mid-20th century set the stage for its current troubles

Salon

Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care for retired military members

The Independent UK

Fact check: The war of words over Medicaid cuts - Roll Call

Democrats and Republicans are accusing one another of “lying” about what a House Republican budget resolution means for Medicaid.

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How the hidden epidemic of violence against nurses affects health care

“Violence is just part of the job. Every nurse and health care worker experiences it at some point.”

The Conversation

Is Kaiser Dragging Its Feet in Contract Talks With Behavioral Therapists?

With a clinically abysmal mental health care record, the hospital giant has dug in at the bargaining table.

Capital & Main

Republicans Defend Medicaid Amid Tax Cut Funding Debate

Republican lawmakers show support for Medicaid despite proposed cuts, sparking debate over its future.

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Amy Gleason Appointed Acting Administrator Of Department Of Government Efficiency

Amy Gleason, health care technology expert, appointed as acting administrator of DOGE. Learn about her background and advocacy work in health care.

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Who is Amy Gleason, the person named DOGE's acting leader by the White House?

The acting administrator of the organization that is pushing for sweeping budget cuts across federal agencies is a low-profile executive who has expertise in health care technology and worked in the first Trump administration

TechRadar

This app turns your smartwatch data into a personal health assistant, and it just launched on Android

Empirical Health is an app that uses smartwatch data to power personalized health care, and it just launched on Android.

Kiplinger

Five Retirement Myths vs the Reality

Believing these myths about retirement could set you down the wrong path. Separating fact from fiction can help you approach your retirement with confidence.

Fortune

Ageism in health care is a $63 billion problem. An expert offers 8 ways to combat it

Ageism in healthcare is often an overlooked form of discrimination, yet its effects can significantly impact the quality of care older adults receive.

The Conversation

Survey shows immigrants in Florida – even US citizens – are less likely to seek health care after passage of anti-immigrant laws

Since arriving in the United States four years ago, Alex has worked at a primary care office. He has witnessed firsthand how difficult it was for immigrants to access preventive care.

The Independent UK

Dr. Mehmet Oz holds millions from companies he’d wield power over in top Trump job

Dr Oz ran a failed 2022 bid to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate as a Republican

Salon

True impact of abortion bans on society

This is not just about personal choice; it is about national and economic stability and the future of public health

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