Eleanor Coppola, who documented the making of some of her husband’s by Francis Ford Coppola iconic films, including the infamously tortured Apocalypse Now production, and who raised a family of filmmakers, has died. She was 87. Coppola died Friday surrounded by her family at her home in Rutherford, Calif., her family said in a statement. …
Several health advocacy organizations are coming out in support of the White House final rule announced last week that it is targeting short-term health plans, or “junk” insurance plans. “The American Medical Association (AMA) deeply appreciates the Biden administration’s final rule … protecting consumers from low-quality health coverage by cracking down on junk insurance. These …
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The White House has taken another step to improve women’s health. After launching a women’s health research initiative in November and announcing a $100 million investment in February, President Joe Biden issued an executive order Monday that will allocate $12 billion to improve women’s health research and innovation. Several women’s health leaders are coming out …
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WASHINGTON (AP) – Unanimous Supreme Court ruled Friday that public officials can sometimes be sued for blocking their critics on social media, an issue that first came before the Supreme Court in a case involving then-President Donald Trump. Judge Amy Coney Barrett, writing for the court, said officials who use personal accounts to make official …
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Californians have had enough self-driving cars running rough over two of their largest cities and now their legislature is doing something about it. California Senate Bill 915 could allow cities to have a say in what happens on their own streets. Quite a novel idea, huh? People rely on ADAS to do things it cannot …
UpLift, a behavioral health company, announced Monday that it has acquired TAO Connect, a mental health company for higher education organizations. Based in Tampa, Florida UpLift offers virtual access to talk therapy, psychiatry and medication management services. It has a national network of nearly 2,000 providers and accepts insurance, including from Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. …
Austin Ball of Walnut Creek, seen charging up a Tesla at home on March 4, says the difference in fuel costs between gasoline and electric vehicles has narrowed since PG&E rates went up. Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The Chronicle Tesla driver Austin Ball of Walnut Creek said his PG&E bill has more than doubled this year. Carlos …
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The healthcare industry is facing a growing talent crisis – one where it is imperative for healthcare organizations and hospitals to hire the next generation of workers. Almost one in five health care workers have left their jobs during the pandemic, and it is estimated that there will be 194,500 jobs per year for registered …
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The first two Super Bowls that Jim Nantz and Tony Romo worked together for CBS were devoid of drama. Now, both can say they’ve produced one of the best finishes in the history of the game. “What a thrill it is to be able to say that we witnessed an extended Super Bowl game and …
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Although employers have made significant investments in the health care of their employees, there are still “clear disparities” when it comes to access and outcomes, according to a recent report from Morgan Healtha JPMorgan business unit focused on employer-sponsored insurance. The report is based on 2021 data from three nationally representative surveys: the National Health …
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