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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have issued 89 FR 51238 (final rule) amending the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) and ONC regulations to implement changes related to the adoption of mandatory standards for electronic prescribing and health information technology (IT) standards for use by HHS. The final rule addresses proposed changes that were not finalized to the November 2023 proposed rule on IT standards for Medicare programs. The final rule requires sponsors, prescribers, and dispensers of…

The FDA is scheduled to hold a conference next week on advances in treating post-traumatic stress disorder. A meta-analysis of 20 countries found that female doctors are at higher risk of suicide than the general population. (BMJ) The Atlantic magazine explored the ketamine dilemma. According to Neurocrine Biosciences, in a Phase 2 dose-finding study in adults with schizophrenia, the lowest dose of an investigational muscarinic M4 selective agonist resulted in a significant reduction in scores on the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale compared to a placebo. ProPublica has thoroughly investigated the state's mental health laws. The Justice Department argued that…

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Working together to foster healthier communities, El Camino Health is now the official healthcare partner of San Jose State University Athletics, building a long-term partnership to support Spartan student-athletes and a community health partnership for fans and their families. “This partnership is a natural extension of our shared commitment to investing in healthier communities,” said Mark Klein, El Camino Health's chief communications and marketing officer. “El Camino Health is the South Bay's premier community health care system. San Jose State University is a center of academic excellence and a source of exceptional talent for Silicon Valley…

If artificial intelligence becomes the new default tool for automating and processing information in the world, the computers that run it will require a lot of electricity. According to the International Energy Agency, “search tools like Google could see a 10-fold increase in electricity demand if they were to fully implement AI.” Data already shows that ChatGPT queries consume nine times more energy than a typical browser search. If the trend in the use of cloud-based services, AI, and cryptocurrencies continues, 6% of U.S. energy consumption will be generated by the data centers that power them.In a vacant 750,000-square-foot manufacturing…

The Las Vegas Raiders made some interesting moves at the roster deadline on Tuesday. While none of them were earth-shatteringly big, the way they retained some players and the depth at certain positions stood out.Raiders coach Antonio Pierce and general manager Tom Telesco are in agreement about how to build the Raiders' team: They want to win now, but they also want to build for the future, which means a lot of young players at certain positions. But Pearce and Telesco have made it clear from day one that they intend to work with the youth movement unless they disagree.The…

As seniors age, often the biggest adjustment needed in the home is maintaining physical comfort. Their favorite chair may no longer provide the support they need. Over the years, the home may have gotten a little dark and need more light. New heating and cooling needs may call for an inspection. Or accessibility may become an issue.The adjustments, primarily due to physical necessity, may seem endless, but increased safety also translates into increased comfort.Patty Passadine, executive director of Family Tree Home Care, a service offered by Anna Maria in Aurora, offered some related insights.”Most healthy older adults just need the…

A new nuclear reactor could turn wastewater into drinking water while producing one of the world's most sought-after chemicals.The new reactor, published August 12 in the journal Nature Catalysis, produces ammonia gas from water contaminated with nitrate ions.Ammonia (NH3) is a crucial industrial chemical. It is one of the main components of fertilizers and is also essential in chemical manufacturing processes. More than 180 million tons (163 million metric tons) are produced annually, most of it via the century-old Haber-Bosch process, a high-temperature, high-pressure reaction of hydrogen and nitrogen. According to the study, this single chemical reaction consumes about 2%…

The NV Energy Foundation is investing heavily in maintaining the health of Lake Tahoe's forests with a $250,000 grant to the Lake Tahoe Foundation's Smartest Forest Fund. This generous donation will increase the pace and scale of reforestation efforts and help communities around Lake Tahoe better respond to wildfires. “In Lake Tahoe, catastrophic wildfires aren't just a threat, they're a reality,” said Amy Berry, CEO of the Tahoe Fund. “The NV Energy Fund will enable us to further invest in breakthrough solutions and innovations that reduce excess fuels in our forests and help them better withstand fire.” The Smartest Forest…

The 81st Venice Film Festival kicks off tonight on the Lido island, surrounded by historic squares and winding canals, with the opening ceremony and the highly anticipated world premiere of Tim Burton's Beetlejuice. The red carpet was packed with talent, a stark contrast to last year's event, which was marked by a celebrity-heavy attendance due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. Related: Beetlejuice Review: The Amazing Afterlife of Tim Burton's Delightfully Creepy Sequel – Venice Film Festival The premiere cast included Winona Ryder, Michael Keaton, Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega, Monica Bellucci, Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux, Arthur Conti and director Tim…

This photo illustration was taken in Brussels, Belgium on February 8, 2024, and shows the Deepmind logo displayed on a smartphone with the Google Gemini logo in the background.Jonathan Lahr | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesGoogle, which stopped offering its AI image generation tool in February, has announced that it will soon allow users to create images of people using its artificial intelligence tool Gemini. Early access to Google's new Imagen 3 generator will be available to Gemini Advanced, Business and Enterprise users in the English language within the next few days, Dave Citron, senior product director at Gemini, wrote in…