A new report from the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program outlines various instances of fraud, including against Medicare and Medicaid.

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The name change from physician assistant to physician associate has many potential ramifications that could change the nature and scope of professional relationships.

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Should the nearly 60% of adult Americans who have been fully vaccinated seek out a booster or not? Ultimately, the question of whether a booster is needed is unlikely to determine the FDA’s decision.

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Endometrial thickness as measured by transvaginal ultrasound is an unreliable indicator of a Black woman’s need for a biopsy, researchers say.

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The national study included more than 54,000 patients in the VA system, particularly important because that population has a large percentage of older patients with substantial comorbidities.

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NHS staff including nurses, paramedics, consultants, and dentists in England will receive a 3% pay rise backdated to April.

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The CDC recently updated its guidance for schools, promoting in-person learning when K-12 students return in the fall.

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These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.

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The risk for hospitalization quadrupled and mortality risk doubled in a cohort of patients with sickle cell disease; excess risk was also seen among carriers, but the magnitude was smaller.

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Serious health challenges existing in coastal towns must be tackled by the Government or they will ‘get worse’, England’s CMO has said.

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