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OVERSEAS MEDICAL INSURANCE: Frequent travelers need global coverage; for treatment in the US or Canada, be prepared to pay a higher premium – Insurance News

November 5, 2023 by Maribel

Frequent foreign travelers or those planning to undergo certain medical procedures abroad should opt for an India health insurance policy that offers international coverage, including for destinations like the United States and Canada. These policies, offered by a few insurers, differ from regular travel insurance which includes medical coverage but may have limits. Health insurance …

FDA approves new treatment for erosive esophagitis

November 2, 2023 by Maribel

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved vonoprazan tablets 10 mg and 20 mg (Voquezna, Phathom Pharmaceuticals) for the cure and maintenance of healing of all grades of erosive esophagitis, also known as erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), as well as relief from associated heartburn, the company announced. Vonoprazan, an oral potassium-competitive acid …

Senate bill would permanently expand Covid-era rules on telehealth addiction treatment

November 2, 2023 by Maribel

A A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill this week that would allow health care providers to prescribe buprenorphine, a drug commonly used to treat opioid addiction, via telehealth. The measure, known as the Telehealth Response for E-prescribe Addiction Therapy Services Act TREATS, would permanently extend a temporary Covid-era policy that allowed patients to …

FDA Approves New Corticosteroid Treatment Option for DMD Patients | BioSpace

October 27, 2023 by Maribel

Pictured: A boy sitting in a wheelchair on a beach/iStock, ChiccoDodiFC The FDA on Thursday approved Santhera Pharmaceuticals’ new corticosteroid vamorolone, now marketed under the brand name Agamree, for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The announcement was made by Florida-based Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, which paid $90 million upfront in June 2023 and pledged up to …

ARC Fitness and Northland offer an NI First for those in residential treatment

October 21, 2023 by Maribel

Derry-based addiction recovery services ARC Fitness and Northlands Treatment Center are teaming up to provide exercise opportunities for individuals in residential treatment. The new collaborative partnership will see Northlands, a residential rehabilitation centre, transport residents to ARC Fitness once a week for fitness sessions and support is being built in an attempt to broaden the …

NAMI and AFSP Celebrate Launch of Bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus

October 17, 2023 by Maribel

Dan Gillison and MH Caucus in front of Congress

NAMI and AFSP Celebrate Launch of Bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus October 17, 2023 ARLINGTON, VA – The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) welcome today’s creation of the bipartisan Mental Health Caucus in the U.S. Senate. Founded by Senators Alex Padilla (CA), Thom Tillis (NC), Joni …

Gambling tax could raise $100 million for NHS treatment FR24 News English

October 17, 2023 by Maribel

By Philippa Roxby Health journalist 6 hours ago Image source, Getty Images The UK government is considering imposing a tax on gambling companies which would raise €100 million a year to fund NHS treatment. He wants all operators to “pay their fair share”, instead of the current voluntary system. The money will be invested in …

Judge rules against Washington DSHS in mental health treatment lawsuit

October 6, 2023 by Maribel

The lawsuit filed by 28 counties holds the state accountable for meeting its obligation to evaluate and treat patients with behavioral health conditions. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington. A Pierce County judge has ruled in favor of a lawsuit against the state Department of Health and Human Services, ordering it to immediately evaluate patients with behavioral health …