#healthcare-impact tag

Why CVS, Express Scripts Are Suing Over the Arkansas PBM Law - MedCity News

With Act 624 signed into law, the Arkansas legislature and governor are forcing 23 community pharmacies to close by January 1, 2026, including some of the very few that are open 24 hours; fire more than 500 local healthcare workers; erode access to specialized pharmacy care for the 10,000 Arkansas patients with serious conditions who rely on additional support; and increase the cost of Arkansas health benefits by millions of dollars each year.

SF politics

US news

fromwww.npr.org

2 weeks ago

After CDC cuts, doctors fear women will lose access to contraception research

Loss of CDC's contraception guidelines team impacts women's health significantly.

Public health

fromIrish Independent

3 weeks ago

No public questioning of Covid pandemic chiefs as inquiry invites public to share experiences

Ireland is conducting a public consultation to learn from the pandemic's impact on health, society, and the economy.

Europe news

fromTravel + Leisure

1 month ago

Europe Power Outage Impacts Airport and Transport in Spain, France, Portugal-What Travelers Should Know

A massive power outage affected parts of Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy on April 28, disrupting services and causing emergency responses.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 months ago

Falls from California-Mexico border wall drop sharply with change in military presence

The number of people seriously hurt falling off the U.S.-Mexico border wall in San Diego County has dropped sharply since the Trump administration intensified security measures.

Mental health

Healthcare

fromwww.nytimes.com

3 months ago

Medicaid Cuts Pose Budget Conundrum for Valadao and Republicans Nationwide

House Republicans face internal conflict over budget cuts due to Medicaid's importance in vulnerable districts.