Dr. Joseph Rustin Poole, MD, Washington

Health insurers vow to fix this common source of consumer complaints: What to know

UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield and other health insurers plan fixes to prioer authorization, a common source of consumer complaints.

Washington County leaders unite against ICE activity and policy changes

Washington County leaders, community orgs., and advocacy partners gathered to address recent threats to immigrant communities ...

Trump Faces Bipartisan Pushback on Iran Strike, War Powers Explained

“In 1973 congress passed what is called ‘War Powers Act’ over Nixon’s veto,” said Dr. Belt. “This was in response to the ...

Dr. Oz strikes deal with health insurers to reform prior authorizations

CMS is encouraging health insurance companies to change their prior-authorization systems. Roughly 80% of Americans will be affected by the change.

Dr. Joseph Rustin Poole, MD

Dr. Joseph Rustin Poole, MD—known to many as Dr. Joe, Joey, or Rusty—passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025, at the age of ...

SMMUSD Appoints Dr. Michael Hoover as Special Education Coordinator

Learn about Dr. Michael Hoover, the new special education coordinator for SMMUSD, with over 20 years of experience in ...

Legacy of Dr. Haywood Dowdy to be honored

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In honor of the first and only Black dentist in Beaufort County, Dr. Haywood Dowdy, a Heritage marker from the W.G. Pomeroy Foundation will be unveiled at ...

RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz to announce health insurance reforms

Prior authorization means insurers require approval before covering medical care, a prescription or services like an imaging ...

Washington County mans wins $100K on higher-priced Maryland Lottery game

A Washington County, Maryland man won $100,000 on a $50 scratch-off lottery ticket. The winner, a retired county employee, bought two tickets for the $5,000,000 Fortune game. The winning ticket was ...

Prescribers Push to Keep Their Names Off Labels for Abortion Medication

Abortion rights supporters say that it would protect telehealth providers as states increase efforts to target them.

New horizons in infectious disease treatment and prevention in immunocompromised patients

The fifth Symposium on Infectious Disease in the Immunocompromised Host convened in Seattle last month. Experts and rising ...

Derailment temporarily halts Northeast Corridor traffic between Philadelphia, Washington

Amtrak service in the Northeast Corridor has been disrupted this morning (June 23, 2025) by a track closure between ...

Free dental clinics provide critical care to Delaware seniors

Hundreds of seniors across Delaware received free dental care this spring thanks to a partnership between Highmark Blue Cross ...

Legacy of Dr. Haywood Dowdy to be honored

Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Washington Hit 5

The winning numbers in Sunday's drawing of the "Washington Hit 5" game were: ...

The Wave dominates but plays to 0-0 tie with the Washington Spirit

The San Diego Wave dominated possession but couldn’t break through in a scoreless draw with the Washington Spirit in the National Women’s Soccer League on Sunday night. The Wave have dropped ...

2025 Rocket Classic: Everything you need to know about PGA Tour in Detroit, tickets, parking, TV

Here's what you need to know about the 2025 Rocket Classic, the PGA Tour event taking place at Detroit Golf Club on June ...

124-year-old Grand Haven dental practice transitions to new leadership

Harbor Lights Dental Care has completed the transition to its fourth generation of leadership and is eager to accept new ...

Dental hygienist hourly pay by state

Washington, D.C., has the highest average hourly pay rate for dental hygienists at $62.91. The Bureau of Labor Statistics updated its pay data for dental jobs to reflect 2024 information April 2. Here ...

He Needs a Dentist ASAP

Former President Joe Biden spoke at a historic church in Galveston, Texas in honor of Juneteenth. Rico, a 9-year-old ...

Stop Using Too Much Toothpaste – What Dentists Want You to Know

The Buss family is selling the Los Angeles Lakers after nearly 50 years of ownership in a record-breaking $10 billion deal to Dodgers owner Mark Walter. NBA legend Magic Johnson, a part-owner of the ...

Dentists and accountants face hit from GOP tax bill

a dentist based in Findlay, Ohio, told the Washington Examiner about how the proposed change could affect him. However, Davis and others have argued that the House bill unfairly puts them at a ...

Delta Dental of Washington now offers a virtual dental care option for patients

Delta Dental of Washington has partnered with Dentistry.One to offer virtual dental care to its more than 4 million patients across the state. Through this partnership, ...