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CMS Proposes Physician Payment Rule to Significantly Cut Spending Waste, Enhance Quality Measures, and Improve Chronic Disease Management for People with Medicare

CMS Proposes Physician Payment Rule to Significantly Cut Spending Waste, Enhance Quality Measures, and Improve Chronic Disease Management for People with Medicare  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would increase quality care for Medicare recipients while significantly reducing unnecessary spending. The calendar year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule would …

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The number of people living on the streets dropped nearly 10% countywide this year

The number of people living on the streets dropped nearly 10% countywide this year

The number of homeless people across L.A. County declined 4% in 2025, marking the second consecutive drop after years of steady increases, with a 10% decrease of people living in the streets, according to the annual count released Monday. The decline, based on a snapshot taken in February, comes after billions in taxpayer funds spent to solve homelessness in the …

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‘People always say, “I love you, Gramps”’: why these seniors love video games | Well actually

‘People always say, “I love you, Gramps”’: why these seniors love video games | Well actually

Some research suggests older adults may experience benefits from gaming, though effects depend on the type of game. Composite: Guardian/Getty Images Michelle Statham’s preferred game is Call of Duty. It’s fast and frenetic, involving military and espionage campaigns inspired by real history. She typically spends six hours a day livestreaming to Twitch, chatting to her more than 110,000 followers from …

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How people with diabetes can safely eat mango without increasing blood sugar |

How people with diabetes can safely eat mango without increasing blood sugar |

Mango, often dubbed the “king of fruits,” is a sweet, juicy tropical fruit enjoyed around the world. But for people with diabetes, who must watch their carbohydrate and sugar intake closely, the natural sugar content in mango raises important questions: Is it safe to eat? Can it be part of a balanced diet? And what does the research say? Can …

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Multiple people hurt in Kentucky church shooting; suspect killed, police say

Multiple people hurt in Kentucky church shooting; suspect killed, police say

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Two women were killed in a shooting at a Kentucky church Sunday in an incident that began after a state trooper was shot and wounded, authorities said. The suspect was also killed. It began after the trooper pulled over a vehicle near the airport, Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers told a news conference. After shooting the …

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Multiple people injured, including trooper, in two shootings in Kentucky

Multiple people injured, including trooper, in two shootings in Kentucky

A state trooper and multiple other people are injured in what authorities described as a series of incidents in Lexington, Kentucky, after a suspect first shot at the trooper. The unidentified suspect shot a trooper in Fayette County at 11:36 a.m. before fleeing, according to a statement from Kentucky State Police. Troopers and the Lexington Police Department caught up with …

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4 people shot at a class reunion in Chattanooga, no arrests announced

4 people shot at a class reunion in Chattanooga, no arrests announced

At least four people were injured in a shooting at an alumni event in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on Saturday. A spokesperson for the Chattanooga Police Department confirmed that all four people were taken to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police did not provide information regarding a suspect or whether any arrests have been made. Police on the scene after …

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