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Anthem Reverses Anesthesia Coverage Limits After Backlash
health1 year ago

Anthem Reverses Anesthesia Coverage Limits After Backlash

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has reversed its decision to impose time limits on anesthesia coverage in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri after facing significant backlash from medical professionals and public officials. The proposed policy, which was set to take effect in 2025, would have denied claims for anesthesia services exceeding a certain duration, sparking criticism for potentially compromising patient safety. Anthem cited "significant widespread misinformation" as the reason for the reversal, emphasizing that it never intended to deny medically necessary anesthesia services.

"Expert Reveals 3 Proven Methods to Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes"
health1 year ago

"Expert Reveals 3 Proven Methods to Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes"

Professor Naveed Sattar, a top doctor and Professor of Metabolic Medicine at the University of Glasgow, shared three key ways to prevent and potentially reverse type 2 diabetes on a health podcast. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, staying physically active, and making sustainable lifestyle changes, such as increasing muscle mass and reducing excess fat. Sattar also highlighted the long-term effects of high sugar levels and the impact of age on diabetes risk, while emphasizing the benefits of regular exercise and dietary modifications in managing the condition.

"VA Reverses Decision, Allows Controversial WWII Kiss Photo to Remain in Veterans' Facilities"
politics-and-society2 years ago

"VA Reverses Decision, Allows Controversial WWII Kiss Photo to Remain in Veterans' Facilities"

The Department of Veteran Affairs has reversed a memo that initially banned the iconic VJ Day in Times Square photograph from its facilities, following swift backlash. The photograph, depicting a sailor kissing a woman, was deemed non-consensual and in violation of the agency's policy on sexual harassment and assault. However, the VA secretary announced that the image will not be banned from VA facilities, and it remains on display. The photograph, taken on the day Japan surrendered to the United States in 1945, has sparked debate over its historical significance and the context of the kiss.

"Guinness Reversal: French Man's Matchstick Eiffel Tower Sets World Record"
arts-and-culture2 years ago

"Guinness Reversal: French Man's Matchstick Eiffel Tower Sets World Record"

Frenchman Richard Plaud spent years building a 23.5-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower using over 700,000 matchsticks, only to have his Guinness World Records bid rejected due to a technicality. However, after a review, Guinness reversed its decision, acknowledging that they had been too strict in their rules and declaring Plaud the record-holder. Plaud's dedication and craftsmanship have now been officially recognized, and he has received an apology from Guinness for the distress caused by the initial rejection.

Catholic women's college in Indiana backtracks on transgender admissions policy
education2 years ago

Catholic women's college in Indiana backtracks on transgender admissions policy

Saint Mary's College, a Catholic women's college in Indiana, has reversed its decision to allow transgender women to attend the university. The policy change, which would have allowed biological males who identify as women to apply, drew criticism from individuals who believed it went against Catholic teachings. The college's president and chair of the board of trustees issued a letter apologizing for the division caused by the decision and announced a return to the previous admission policy. Pope Francis has previously expressed concerns about gender ideology and emphasized the importance of distinguishing between pastoral care and endorsing certain values.

Catholic All-Girls College Faces Backlash, Reverses Transgender Admissions Policy
education2 years ago

Catholic All-Girls College Faces Backlash, Reverses Transgender Admissions Policy

Saint Mary's College, a Catholic all-girls college in Indiana, has reversed its decision to allow men who identify as transgender women to enroll at the institution. The college faced significant backlash from the community and alumnae, who felt that the policy was a dilution of the college's mission and Catholic identity. The college president acknowledged the concerns and apologized for unintentionally creating division. The decision to revert to the previous admission policy was welcomed by members of the Saint Mary's community and Catholic leaders, who believe in protecting the purpose and integrity of a Catholic college for women.

Trump Backtracks, Refuses to Testify in New York Fraud Trial
legal2 years ago

Trump Backtracks, Refuses to Testify in New York Fraud Trial

Former President Donald Trump has announced that he will not testify in his own defense in the $250 million civil fraud trial against him and his company in New York. Trump had been scheduled to testify on Monday but stated that he had already testified to everything and called the trial a "witch hunt." Trump's son, Eric Trump, also backed out of testifying earlier in the week. Trump's decision comes after an accounting expert hired by his defense testified that there was no evidence of fraud in the financial statements being challenged by the New York Attorney General. The trial is entering its final week of testimony.