Could Virginia Become the Next Florida? It May Come Down to 20 Legislative Races
It is exceedingly rare—as in, it basically never happens—that a first-time candidate for Virginia’s House of Delegates becomes internationally famous. Yet last week, Susanna Gibson—nurse practitioner, mother of two, and Democrat from suburban Richmond—made headlines around the world after The…#virginia #houseofdelegates #susannagibson #democrat #richmond #davidowen #davidmills #republicans #glennyoungkin #jesseferguson
Source: Reuters: Health - September 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Fentanyl found under day care trapdoor and Covid booster rollout slowed: Morning Rundown
Two freshman Republican lawmakers consider working with Democrats to fund the government. Two people were killed and 40 were injured when a bus crashed while taking students to a band camp. And insurance headaches and supply delays are complicating the Covid booster rollout. Here’s what to know…#democrats #republicans #dems #republicanhouse #marcmolinaro #mikelawler #morningrundown #kevinmccarthy #capitol #longislands
Source: Reuters: Health - September 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

There ’s a NEW Way To Get to Disney World From the Orlando International Airport
There’s a new train service that will connect the Orlando International Airport to South Florida soon. The Brightline high-speed train may have had a few delays this year, but it is still on its way to providing transportation to Florida travelers soon. Recently, the company announced a new…#southflorida #brightline #florida #mearstransportation #orlandohealth #luxuryprivateride #orlando #fixedrouteshuttles #airportshuttles #brightbike
Source: Reuters: Health - September 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Murdoch ' Succession ' Drama ' s Grand Finale & Florida ' s Train of the Future?
Episode 153: Neal and Toby discuss Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chair at Fox and handing over power to his son Lachlan. Talk about 'Succession' lore. Plus, they get into the biggest business headlines from a week filled with geopolitical news. And also Florida's new high speed passenger rail…#toby #rupertmurdoch #florida
Source: Reuters: Health - September 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Bombing Mexico Is Foolish
How to combat the flood of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids into the United States has become a top policy question in the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign. Speaking to NBC's Meet the Press on Sept. 17, former President Donald Trump suggested that U.S. military action inside Mexico against the…#meetpress #donaldtrump #mexico #trump #mexican #alqaeda #florida #rondesantis #unnikkihaley #isis
Source: Reuters: Health - September 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Deceit Allegations, Lawsuits Dog Florida For-Profit Nursing School
(MedPage Today) -- Nursing board's weakened oversight powers led to proliferation of underperforming programs
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - September 22, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Americans trying to get new covid vaccine hit insurance snags, face bills
Insurers are supposed to pay for the updated coronavirus vaccine after the federal government stopped buying them. But some consumers are being turned away
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - September 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Fenit Nirappil Source Type: news

NP Convicted; U.S. Plans to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reports; NFL Doc Retiring
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. A Florida nurse practitioner was convicted for her part in a Medicare fraud scheme that racked up $200 million in claims for expensive genetic testing and medical...
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - September 22, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Citizens property insurance policyholders get letters in the mail asking them to switch
FLORIDA – Citizens Property Insurance policyholders are getting letters in the mail asking them to switch to private insurance companies. The state-backed “insurer of last resort” is switching 300,000 policies. Citizens currently has more than 1.4 million insurance policies. Sean Way from We…#seanway #news4jax #amanda #florida
Source: Reuters: Health - September 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How to buy Brightline train tickets between Orlando, South Florida
DAYS. BRIGHTLINE SAYS THEY WILL START SERVICE OUT OF ORLANDO. IT’S EXCITING. AS WESH 2’S MEAGHAN MACKEY EXPLAINS, THIS ANNOUNCEMENT COMES AFTER SEVERAL DELAYS AS YEAH, IT’S REALLY HAPPENING THIS TIME. SERVICE IS SET TO START NEXT FRIDAY. NOW, BRIGHTLINE WAS HELD UP. THEY SAY THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO…#onlaborday #miami #florida #willbe #orlando #addition #bocaraton #fortlauderdale #aventura #brightline
Source: Reuters: Health - September 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Mary Trump explains obvious sign " weak loser " Donald Trump is squirming
Former President Donald Trump has been exuding unmistakable signs of feeling the heat that's heading his way, according to Mary Trump, his estranged niece. Trump's 2024 reelection campaign has been clouded by criminal investigations and lawsuits as he bids for the next GOP presidential nomination.…#donaldtrump #marytrump #trump #charleskoch #truthsocial #republicanparty #florida #rondesantis #kochindustries
Source: Reuters: Health - September 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

China ’s Economic Worries Spur a Different Kind of Shopping Spree
HSBC’s Hong Kong insurance business is helping the bank reduce its reliance on lending. China’s economy is struggling, but one line of business is booming: selling insurance in Hong Kong to travelers from mainland China.#hsbc #hongkong
Source: Reuters: Health - September 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

FTC Sues Anesthesia Group Backed by Private Equity, Claiming Antitrust
The federal agency claims the company ’s practices amount to antitrust activity, a new salvo in the government’s scrutiny of health care consolidation that has led to higher prices.
Source: NYT Health - September 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Reed Abelson and Margot Sanger-Katz Tags: your-feed-science Private Equity Anesthesia and Anesthetics Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Health Insurance and Managed Care Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Suits and Litigation (Civil) Federal Source Type: news

DC Swamp In Crosshairs? Models Indicate Storm Advancing Up East Coast
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a storm off the Florida coastline. Computer models forecast a direct hit for the Mid-Atlantic region late Saturday into Sunday. The storm will be several hundred miles away from North…#eastcoast #florida #northcarolina #outerbanks #chesapeakebay #gulfstream #capitalweathergang #matthewcappucci #nws #carolinas
Source: Reuters: Health - September 22, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news