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Medicaid coverage restored to about a half-million people after computer errors in many states

Medicaid coverage restored to about a half-million people after computer errors in many states

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
Up to 10 per cent of Quebec health-care workers have experienced long COVID: study

Up to 10 per cent of Quebec health-care workers have experienced long COVID: study

MONTREAL — A study by Quebec's public health institute has found that between six and 10 per cent of the province's health-care workers have experienced long COVID.
Biden aiming to scrub medical debt from people's credit scores, which could up ratings for millions

Biden aiming to scrub medical debt from people's credit scores, which could up ratings for millions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Thursday that the Biden administration is taking the first steps toward removing medical bills from people's credit scores, which could improve ratings for millions of people.
COVID-19 lawsuit too broad, paints all Quebec care homes with same brush: lawyer

COVID-19 lawsuit too broad, paints all Quebec care homes with same brush: lawyer

MONTREAL — A proposed class-action lawsuit against long-term care homes that experienced COVID-19 outbreaks is too broad and doesn’t distinguish between the most affected facilities and those that had few infections, a lawyer for Quebec's health auth
Canada has supporting role to help Haiti, but 'there is no solution from outside': PM

Canada has supporting role to help Haiti, but 'there is no solution from outside': PM

NEW YORK — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would not say Thursday whether Canada will take part in a Kenya-led multinational security mission in Haiti that the United Nations is under mounting U.S. pressure to authorize.
Appeals court takes up transgender health coverage case likely headed to Supreme Court

Appeals court takes up transgender health coverage case likely headed to Supreme Court

CHARLESTON, W.Va.
Gates Foundation commits $200 million to pay for medical supplies and contraception

Gates Foundation commits $200 million to pay for medical supplies and contraception

NEW YORK (AP) — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $200 million to help save the lives of mothers and children during childbirth , as the largest American philanthropic donor throws its weight behind the issue during the nonprofit's annu

Manitoba Liberals promise funds for seniors to make homes more accessible

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba Liberal Party is promising help for seniors who want to make their homes more accessible if it is elected on Oct. 3.
Ahead of abortion vote, Ohio Supreme Court has ordered a rewrite of some misleading ballot language

Ahead of abortion vote, Ohio Supreme Court has ordered a rewrite of some misleading ballot language

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A wildly divided Ohio Supreme Court ruled late Tuesday that only one element of the disputed ballot language for describing a closely watched fall abortion rights question is misleading and must be rewritten.
Michael J. Fox receives 2023 Elevate Prize Catalyst Award at Clinton Global Initiative

Michael J. Fox receives 2023 Elevate Prize Catalyst Award at Clinton Global Initiative

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and philanthropist Michael J. Fox won this year’s Elevate Prize Catalyst Award, which the “Back to the Future” star plans to use to further his foundation’s work to find treatments for Parkinson’s disease.