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NY missed out on nearly $500 million by not switching seniors to Medicare
City & State New York
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August 14, 2025
The state comptroller’s office found that the state Department of Health missed out on nearly half a billion dollars in savings because Medicaid patients weren’t enrolled in Medicare once they reached 65. The missed opportunity comes as the state...
ASX 200 Futures Pro Medicus Records Strong Year with Major Global Contracts
Kalkine Media
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August 14, 2025
Highlights,Pro Medicus secures multiple long-term healthcare contracts.,Cloud-native imaging solutions see increased adoption.,Pipeline expands into new medical specialties and AI.,The,ASX 200 Futures,segment has seen notable activity, with Pro...
Orile Agege General Hospital targets 3000 children for Back-to-School medical outreach
Realnews Magazine
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August 14, 2025
Health NO fewer than 3000 children are expected to benefit from the ongoing “Back-to-School” medical outreach organised by the Orile Agege General Hospital (OAGH) in Lagos. Dr Oluyemi Taiwo, the Medical Director/CEO of the hospital, on Wednesday...
Pre-IPO Funding: Amansa Investments Invests ₹250 Crore In Pharma Formulation Firm Rubicon Research
Free Press Journal
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August 14, 2025
New Delhi:Amansa Investments Ltd has invested Rs 250 crore in pharma formulation firm Rubicon Research Ltd through a pre-initial public offering (IPO) funding round.As part of the transaction, General Atlantic Singapore RR Pte Ltd, one of Rubicon...
Albany Medical Center receives national recognition for excellence in heart failure patient care
Capital District Times - New York
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August 13, 2025
Dennis P. McKenna, MD President and Chief Executive Officer | Albany Medical Health SystemDennis P. McKenna, MD President and Chief Executive Officer | Albany Medical Health System Albany Medical Center has been recognized with the American Heart...
ASX200 Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) Records Strong FY2025 Growth and Expands Global Reach
Kalkine Media
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August 14, 2025
Highlights,Achieved record revenue in FY2025,Strong US market contracts drive performance,Margins reached highest level to date,Pro Medicus posted record-breaking results for FY2025, reinforcing its position as one of the notable performers within...
Haryana health and drug control officials raid unregistered clinic, seize large quantity of drugs and medical instruments
Pharmabiz.com
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In a swift response to a complaint regarding illegal medical practice, a team of health and drug control officials raided an unregistered clinic in Karnal in Haryana, leading to the arrest of an individual found to be practicing medicine without...
Dr Vece Paes: Hockey Great, Sports Medicine Pioneer
Rediff
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'He was super talented both in sports and sports medicine. Sports medicine was his passion.' IMAGE: Dr Vece Paes with former India hockey teammate Gurbux Singh at the unveiling of the 125th Beighton Cup, at Bengal Hockey Pavilion, in Kolkata....
Stony Brook welcomes record number to Renaissance School of Medicine white coat ceremony
Suffolk Reporter - New York
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August 13, 2025
A new group of 141 students has begun their medical education at the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University. The White Coat Ceremony, held on August 8 at the university’s Staller Center, marked the official start of their...
Pulmonologist Varun tej Gonuguntla joins Albany Medical Center's pulmonary division
Capital District Times - New York
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August 13, 2025
Dennis P. McKenna, MD President and Chief Executive Officer | Albany Medical Health SystemDennis P. McKenna, MD President and Chief Executive Officer | Albany Medical Health System Pulmonologist and critical care physician Varun tej Gonuguntla,...
Stifel Nicolaus Remains a Buy on Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (CRNX)
Markets Insider
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Stifel Nicolaus analyst Alex Thompson CFA maintained a Buy rating on Crinetics Pharmaceuticals on August 12 and set a price target of $58.00. The company’s shares closed yesterday at $30.09. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of...
House lawmakers introduce bipartisan act protecting seniors from Medicare penalties
Imperial Valley Press - California
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the eve of Social Security’s 90th anniversary, a bipartisan group of House lawmakers unveiled legislation to help older Americans avoid costly Medicare enrollment mistakes. Representatives Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA), Dwight Evans...
Personiks, Cocoona host India’s first conference on aesthetic medicine safety
Telengana Today
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August 14, 2025
SAFEPLAST 2025, India’s first dedicated conference on safety in aesthetic medicine, brought top experts together in Hyderabad to share protocols, prevention strategies, and innovations aimed at improving patient safety and reducing complications...
Numsa signs two-year pay deal with pharmaceutical sector bosses
BusinessLIVE
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Other benefits of the wage agreement include the extension of maternity leave from four to six months 14 August 2025 - 09:26 by Luyolo Mkentane The National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) and bosses in the pharmaceutical sector have signed a...
PSMAS ranked Zimbabwe's worst medical aid provider
Bulawayo 24 News
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August 14, 2025
The Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS) has been ranked the worst-performing medical aid provider in Zimbabwe in a new nationwide survey of doctors conducted by the Zimbabwe Medical Association (ZiMA). The online poll, carried out from...
Canada makes upfront medical exams mandatory for Express Entry PR applicants
Financial Express
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Canada has announced a major change in the rules for those foreigners applying for permanent residence. Foreign nationals who have filled up their Express Entry profile have been asked to submit proof of immigration medical exams (IMEs) upfront....
Emmanuel Mwamba urges govt to allow jailed PF chieftain, Kambwili, urgent medical attention
Zambian Observer
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August 14, 2025
Ex-envoy, Mwamba, urges govt to allow jailed PF chieftain, Kambwili, urgent medical attention Zambia’s former Ambassador to Ethiopia, Emmanuel Mwamba, has appealed to the government to urgently allow former Information and Publicity Minister,...
Chesterfield police searching for missing man who has dementia, needs medication
WTVR-TV - Virginia
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August 14, 2025
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — The Chesterfield County Police Department is searching for a missing 82-year-old man who has dementia and needs medication. A news release says Robert Halsey was last seen leaving his home in the 200 block of Brickland...
Teenager who researched medical cannabis to study at Oxford
Express & Star
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August 14, 2025
A teenager whose interest in medical cannabis has highlighted gaps in scientific research has secured a spot at one of the UK’s top universities. Ariana Howells, 17, achieved three A*s and one A in A-level biology, chemistry, maths, and English...
Monarch Lauds UPTH Boss Over Medical Outreach
Leadership
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August 14, 2025
A traditional ruler in Ndoni community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government of Rivers State, Prof. Franklin Chukwuma, has lauded the chief medical director of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Prof. Henry Ugboma, for his...