Zika outbreak worsens in Puerto Rico amid health push
Puerto Rico faces a worsening Zika outbreak with 570 diagnosed cases including 48 pregnant women. Officials warn the true count may be higher as local transmission continues. The CDC notes many infected show no symptoms, while authorities urge expanded family planning and mosquito control funded by a $5 million HHS grant to 20 island health centers.
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San Juan
In Brief On Trial For War Crimes
A former FEMA contractor testified he was directed to deny or underpay roughly one thousand Sandy claims during four months as a flood manager part of the Hurricane Sandy Claims Review Process set up after fraud allegations. He described orders to underpay or deny claims within certain ranges.
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Jeff Coolidge
OST Inc
Nicole Gaudiano
Medicaid expansion covers most halfway house inmates
Federal officials announced a policy widening Medicaid to about 100000 formerly incarcerated in halfway houses in states eligible for expansion. The change aims to improve access to health care and treatment, though access varies by community and state capacity.
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Rebecca Farley
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Matthew Hahn
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