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Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers' language13:51 The students in Bengie Santos' exercise class at the Greater Seattle Y say there's something special about their 72-year-old instructor Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to 100 deaths out of 550 cases after a month13:51 At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo Survivors share experiences and lessons from Congo’s 2018 Ebola outbreak13:51 Survivors including health and aid workers recall their experiences and lessons during the 2018-2020 Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa13:51 The Trump administration is telling European nations that they need to step up their travel restrictions for people from Ebola-hit countries in Africa RFK Jr. Wrong on Medicare, Medicaid During Senate Confirmation Hearing13:51 This is a MedPage Today story. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the major health programs he'd oversee, should he be confirmed as HHS secretary. On several occasions during the 3.5-hour hearing, Kennedy seemed to conflate Medicare, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage, and appeared to mistakenly refer to the Affordable Care Act health exchanges. "Medicaid is not working for Americans, and it's specifica… In Settling Fraud Case, N.Y. Medicare Advantage Insurer, CEO Will Pay Up to $100M13:51 This is a MedPage Today story. A western New York health insurance provider for seniors and the CEO of its medical analytics arm have agreed to pay a total of up to $100 million to settle Justice Department allegations of fraudulent billing for health conditions that were exaggerated or didn't exist. Independent Health Association of Buffalo, which operates two Medicare Advantage plans, will pay up to $98 million. Betsy Gaffney, CEO of medical records review company DxID, will pay $2 million, a… How a heat dome is formed and why experts blame one for Europe's baking temperatures18:14 Europe is sizzling under an early heat wave this week with millions of people experiencing extremely high temperatures Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks17:39 A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda Texas doctor charged in $89M fraud case as administration pushes healthcare crackdown17:39 The Justice Department says it has charged a Texas doctor in an $89 million healthcare fraud scheme, accusing him of billing insurers for medically unnecessary cardiovascular screening tests for college student-athletes and then rubber-stamping the res... Kenya's health minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola facility22.června Kenya’s High Court has found the health minister in contempt of court for failing to halt the construction of an Ebola quarantine facility intended for Americans, despite existing court orders Doctor wanted: Small town offers big perks to attract a physician22.června This is a MedPage Today story. HAVANA, Fla. -- For a rural community, this town of 1,750 people has been more fortunate than most. A family doctor has practiced here for the last 30 years. But that ended in December when Mark Newberry, MD, retired. To attract a new doctor, Havana leaders took out want ads in local newspapers, posted notices on social media, and sweetened the pot with a rent-free medical office equipped with an x-ray, an ultrasound machine, and a bone density scanner -- all owne… France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe21.června France is in the grips of a severe heat wave, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events Africa CDC chief says continent needs to invest own funds in Ebola response, vaccine19.června African officials must step up financing to respond and develop vaccines for the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda The pressure to have baby boys can harm African mothers' health18.června In Congo and other parts of Africa, some women are having baby after baby under cultural pressure to produce a male heir, even risking their health |