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Medical billing transparency legislation signed by Gov. Abbott

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:52 GMT

This report is an update to KXAN's "Medical Debt Lawsuits" investigation. Our team followed this bill during Texas' legislative session. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that will require hospitals requesting payment from patients to provide a written, understandable itemized invoice before sending them to collections. The Senate approved SB 490 in May, sending it to Abbott for his signature. This was the second session the bill was filed. Medical billing transparency legislation passed, heads to governor The legislation was amended to only include health care facilities and hospitals but not doctors or federally qualified health care centers. The bill explained that a health care provider may issue the itemized bill electronically, including through a patient portal. Rep. Caroline Harris, R-Round Rock, and Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, worked together to pass medical billing transparency legislation that will require hospitals and other health care fac...

Orioles’ Cedric Mullins exits game vs. Guardians with right groin strain

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:52 GMT

Cedric Mullins, the Orioles’ center fielder and primary leadoff man, exited Monday’s 5-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in the eighth inning with a right abductor groin strain, manager Brandon Hyde said.Mullins pulled into first base slowly on a ground ball to shortstop, stutter-stepping into the bag behind Amed Rosario’s throw. He exited the game with assistant athletic trainer Mark Shires at his side, and Terrin Vavra replaced Mullins in the lineup while Ryan McKenna moved from right field to center.“It’s the last thing you want to see,” Hyde said. “He’s a huge part of our team, and if we’re gonna miss him for a little while, we’ll see, but if we have to, then other guys step up, and this is part of the game. We’ve been pretty fortunate so far this year, and these things happen.”Mullins is hitting .264 with an .839 OPS while appearing in all but one of Baltimore’s first 54 games, missing a contest last ...

Gov. Hochul commemorates opening of first State Veteran's Cemetery

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Governor Kathy Hochul delivered remarks on May 29 during a ceremony commemorating Memorial Day and the recent establishment of New York's first ever State Veterans Cemetery. The site was established earlier this year and ensures the State can provide dignified burial options for New York's veterans and their families. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The cemetery serves to pay tribute to the brave service members who sacrificed their lives for the state and the nation. There are more than 1,000 veterans buried at the cemetery, representing every conflict from World War II to the present day. "Memorial Day is a sacred reminder of the profound debt of gratitude we owe to our fallen heroes," Governor Hochul said. "The first State Veterans Cemetery honors brave men and women and the sacrifices they made to defend our freedom, preserve our democracy and ensure our safety, and I am proud to commemorate th...

Opinion: Medicare and Medicaid are denying Alzheimer’s patients like me time

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:52 GMT

“Live with joy.”You probably wouldn’t expect to see those words on a prescription from your health care provider, but this is exactly what my neurologist prescribed to me when I was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2017.I was 67.Up to that point in my life, I had made a living specifically through my brain. A career academic and the first female chancellor to serve at the University of Denver, you could even say I was known for my brain. It was the strongest muscle I had.Facing the diagnosis of a disease that is slowly destroying my memory and cognitive abilities was at first unthinkable — but this diagnosis has ushered in a new way of thinking altogether.Now, I’m focused on time. Alzheimer’s is a disease that robs us of the time we have to be ourselves while we are still alive. I don’t know how much time I have ahead of me, which is why I am choosing to focus on time filled with light and doing the things I love.But because I’m focused on time, I am also acut...

Heat vs. Celtics Game 7 odds: What team sportsbooks think will advance to take on the Nuggets in NBA Finals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:52 GMT

The Nuggets punched their ticket to their first-ever NBA Finals after sweeping the Lakers. Now the question is, who will they face for the championship?After jumping out to a commanding 3-0 lead, the No. 8-seeded Heat lost the subsequent three games to the No. 2-seeded Celtics. With the series all tied up, oddsmakers are giving Boston the edge to win Game 7 and advance to the Finals.Related ArticlesDenver Nuggets | Keeler: Nuggets’ Jamal Murray is writing one of NBA’s greatest comeback stories. But will national media be too lazy to notice? Denver Nuggets | Nuggets Journal: Nikola Jokic intent on last laugh as NBA Finals approach Denver Nuggets | Kiszla: Why did Nikola Jokic decide to join the Nuggets back in 2015? It was love over basketball. Denver Nuggets | Nuggets GM Calvin Booth: Tim Connelly, Masai Ujiri helped Denver reach championship doorstep Denver Nuggets | Grading the Week: Move over S...

15 Methods Of Treatment And Prevention Of Erectile Dysfunction

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:52 GMT

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a widely-spread issue for men worldwide. It’s described as the incapacity to achieve or keep an erection sufficient for sexual activity. ED may stem from physical, psychological and lifestyle factors – yet there are many approaches of treatment and prevention available. Let’s explore fifteen ways you can tackle this condition in this article!1. Lifestyle changesMaking lifestyle modifications can be a potent means of warding off and treating ED. Quitting smoking, moderating alcohol consumption, sustaining an optimal weight range, and engaging in regular physical activity are all effective steps to take. Smoking too much or drinking excessively can cause harm to blood vessels leading to diminished circulation down below–a potential catalyst for erectile dysfunction (ED). Similarly, obesity along with being sedentary heightens the risk of suffering from ED as well.2. Dietary changesMaking smart dietary choices can be a key factor in preven...

The Best MTG Cards (for Commander) Ranked and Reviewed in 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:52 GMT

IntroductionWelcome to the spellbinding world of Magic: The Gathering! Magic, since its inception in 1993, has grown into the titan of trading card games it is today. The game’s rich lore, complex strategies, and the artwork on the Magic cards have captivated millions of Magic players globally. But what is it that makes this game truly enchanting? The diversity of gameplay formats. And in this plethora of game formats, one stands a cut above the rest for its unique dynamics and strategic depth: the Commander format.In this article, we will look at the top 25 cards that have proven their mettle in the Commander format. Whether you’re a seasoned mage or new to the mystical realms of Magic, this comprehensive guide will unveil cards released across various sets, including Dominaria United, Modern Horizons, and Commander Legends, that could potentially take your Commander game to unparalleled heights.Where to Get the Best MTG CardsMagic is an expensive hobby. Many of the mos...

Graphic Designer Fengyi Liu Restores Forgotten Narratives with Arkive

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:52 GMT

An interactive system that unlocks lost storiesAs an artist who consistently values cultural heritage and recognizes the importance of preserving and passing on these civilizational legacies, Fengyi Liu is continuously seeking a solution to restore the historical stories that now only exist in memories as complete as possible. After numerous adjustments made to his experiment, Liu is finally able to bring Arkive to the public eye.Liu believes that memories are what make people alive and are thus proof of existence. Storing memories is the permanent way to live because being forgotten is more cruel than death. Seeing people successfully digitizing physicals through 3D technology made Liu realize what he wanted to do was not impractical.“Preserving memories is something that I’ve always wanted to do. In fact, I have developed a memory preservation prototype in one of my previous projects,” Liu explained, “It is now the perfect time to finalize my idea, starting with the question of ho...

The Intersection of Art and Technology in Modern Music Production

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:52 GMT

The concept of music recording rooms or studios as we know them today emerged in the early 20th century with the development of audio recording technology. Prior to this advancement, live music performances were the only way to hear music, and any attempts to capture and preserve these performances were limited to basic methods such as sheet music, phonograph cylinders, or flat disks.The first professional recording studios were established in the 1920s, and they were essentially small rooms or booths equipped with primitive recording equipment. These early studios were often located in the basements of buildings, as the thick walls and low ceilings provided natural sound insulation. The recording process involved capturing sound waves onto wax or metal discs using a microphone and a cutting stylus, which etched grooves into the disc that could then be played back on a turntable.As technology improved, so did the design of recording studios. In the 1930s and 1940s, studios began to ...

San Jose: Police seek help in finding March hit and run suspect

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:01:52 GMT

SAN JOSE — Authorities shared surveillance footage Monday of a vehicle they believe to be responsible for a San Jose felony hit-and-run collision that left a bicyclist in the hospital with major injuries in March.Police say the collision happened March 18 around 12:40 a.m. on Park Avenue, just west of Barack Obama Boulevard. A woman on a bicycle was hit from behind and dragged by the vehicle for about 400 feet, causing major injuries that led to a hospital stay.On Monday, police released video of what they believe to be the suspect vehicle driving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle appears on the footage to be a black SUV or crossover sedan. No license plate is clearly visible.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose: Man in custody smashes out window, falls to death at O’Connor Hospital Crime and Public Safety | San Jose budget: 3 ways to visualize policing and homelessness spending Crime and Public Safety | Cinco de Mayo traff...