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Leave healthcare decisions in the hands of doctors – Daily Press
Jonathan L. Stolz, MD, is a retired physician and author of Medicine from Cave Dwellers to Millennials. He is a resident of Williamsburg. (LISA CUMMING / HANDOUT)A growing number of independent health care providers in the United States…
Continuing Education Opportunities | VA Charleston Health Care
Psychology Scholarship Program
The MIRECC Psychology Fellowship Program at Charleston VAMC supports the professional development from research-oriented psychologists to clinical researchers in the innovative approaches to…
Ellis is closing the inpatient juvenile psychiatric unit
SCHENCTADY -- Ellis Hospital is temporarily closing its inpatient juvenile psychiatric unit, citing a staff shortage that is making it difficult to keep it staffed around the clock.The closure could take months, but Ellis officials said…
Former healthcare worker pleads guilty to embezzlement
A former employee of Yale New Haven Health System ("YNHHS") pleaded guilty to theft related to an embezzlement program.
Lorita Fair joined the YNHHS…
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions slowed in the first quarter on economic concerns and the impact…
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According to a report by KPMG, the healthcare sector turned cautious in the first three months of 2022, closing 34% fewer deals than in the fourth quarter of 2021. The…
Head-to-Head Analysis: New York Health Care (OTCMKTS:BBAL) and Aveanna Healthcare (NASDAQ:AVAH)
New York Health Care (OTCMKTS:BBAL - Get Rating) and Aveanna Healthcare (NASDAQ:AVAH - Get Rating) are both medical companies, but which is the better deal? We will compare the two companies based on the strength!-->…
The human connection is missing in modern healthcare
What is so unsatisfying about healthcare today? Though diagnosis and treatment continue to improve, an experience that was once personal, even intimate, is now one frustration after another once…
Opinion: When it comes to health care in Austin, there can be no justice without accountability:…
While Central Health, our county division that provides public health care to the poor, recently broke ground on replacing two clinics in…
Commentary: Why this Seattle startup had to take on Texas over healthcare
Glowforge CEO Dan Shapiro. (Glowforge photo)
Editor's Note: This guest post was written by Dan Shapiro, CEO of Glowforge. Other companies like Yelp, Foreclosureand Citigroup are also covering similar costs in response…
Maine needs to improve its mental health system
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Maine's mental health care system needs to be addressed. It fails because of the people of…
Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege
"Is it really worth the $150?" said Paige Emerson, a Syracuse University freshman and friend of mine, looking tired and desperate. My heart sank. She debated whether or not to go to the emergency room. This is the second time in…
Which Healthcare Workers Are Most Likely to Quit Their Jobs?
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Turnover rates for healthcare workers are returning to pre-pandemic levels after massive disruptions during the first waves of coronavirus, although rates have worsened…
Gov. Hochul announces historic multi-year healthcare investment of $20 billion in fiscal 2023 budget
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a historic multi-year healthcare investment of $20 billion in the fiscal 2023 state budget. Creating better working conditions for healthcare workers will be a priority for which $1.2 billion will be…
Find out about healthcare delayed by the pandemic |
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit its strongest in 2020, many Americans stayed at home. Excursions were…
Preparedness: Ensuring the fitness of healthcare tenants
Ben Reinberg
The state of the healthcare sector is, well, healthy. It was strong before COVID-19, it's been alive and well during the pandemic, and there's no reason to think it won't be resilient for years to come. But for commercial…
PULSE: Community Access to Public Health Data | press room
Public health and healthcare often work together to support each other to meet community needs.
During the first full week of April of each year, communities across the United States celebrate National Public Health Week and recognize…
BOCES Graduates Ready to Help in Healthcare | News, Sports, Jobs
Submitted photos Dr. William Geary, UPMC Chautauqua Laboratory, speaks to the graduating…
Aveanna Takes Stock of Medicaid Rate Wins
For the first time in Tony Strange's career, he has led care plans, state Medicaid agencies, and even the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) asking what can be done to improve access to home and community-based…
Healthcare at home is not accessible to all
Home care has been touted as the panacea in healthcare, with a proven track record of reducing costs, improving outcomes, and enhancing the patient…
Mayor campaigns for local healthcare needs | schools
Plans to Expand Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee is sending a message to those proposing to close the Jack C.…
CN nears finish line on high healthcare investment | Health
TAHLEQUAH — The Cherokee Nation plans to complete more than $12 million in health care improvements this…
The role of family doctors
Share on PinterestA new study underscores the importance of positive interactions between transgender people and their doctors. Nolwen Cifuentes/Getty ImagesA new study conducted in New Zealand found that negative experiences with…
VA is seeing major changes in the healthcare system as veterans flock to the South and Southwest
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday began the year-long process of restructuring its nationwide healthcare network, an undertaking that will require presidential and congressional approval before it can begin.…
Healthcare Organization Lompoc Unveils Updated Website | local news
The Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization, which works to establish an inclusive culture of health…
4 ways to remove ‘sludge’ from healthcare processes
Legal scholar and author Cass Sunstein coined the term mud refers to situations where the design of a particular process consistently prevents people from performing their intended action. Huge amounts of sludge are generated in…
Healthcare should ‘never, never be a goal’
The World Health Organization (WHO) has so far confirmed 18 attacks on health facilities in Ukraine, said Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday. So far, the WHO has verified 18 attacks on health facilities, health…
Healthcare workers remember colleagues who died from COVID-19
Forever Essential: Union holds memorial to healthcare workers lost to COVID A memorial was held in Commerce for local healthcare workers who died from COVID-19. HANDEL, California. - Commerce read 60 names and honored 60 lives lost to…
Developing trustworthy AI solutions for healthcare
The use of AI has steadily increased in healthcare, a development that is both promising and worrying if left unchecked.
AI technology has made remarkable advances over the past decade. Computers can accurately classify images and map…
California introduces “CARE Court” to help homeless people get mental health care
For the first time, the state would require counties to provide comprehensive treatment for people suffering from debilitating psychosis -- and risk sanctions if they don't, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.…
Healthcare worker retention and recruitment bill heard in NH Senate | health news
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Encompass Health is still not ruling out the sale of its Home Health and Hospice segment
Some interesting news came down the line Monday afternoon as Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE:EHC) provided an update on the separation of its home health and hospice businesses.
Encompass Health previously announced plans to spin…
Fort Collins author encourages communities to get involved in a wind turbine project to say thank…
For the past two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has worn down even the strongest of people. While we've all experienced mental and physical exhaustion, people working in the medical field have had a particularly challenging time.
Despite…
Middletown Health Center Receives $2 Million Virtual Patient Care Grant
These include telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, digital patient tools and health information technology platforms, according to a press release.
CHC was among 29 HRSA-funded health centers that received awards totaling…
Norton Healthcare plans $70 million hospital on Goodwill Industries’ ‘opportunity’…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Norton Healthcare on Wednesday unveiled plans for a $70 million hospital in the…
Amazon’s growth in healthcare is unprecedented
Earlier this month, famed tech and e-commerce company Amazon announced that it would expand its personal health model nationwide as demand for the retail giant's health services surges.
The press release states: "Amazon Care was launched…
The increasing need for behavioral health care for children is putting a strain on school social…
On paper, the role of the social worker in K-12 public schools is simple: to support a caseload of special needs students to thrive in an often challenging academic environment. But ask any social worker employed in a public school…
Should unvaccinated people be denied health care? The medical ethicist from Iowa gets involved
dr Lauris Kaldjian.
Should COVID-19 vaccination status determine health care?
Medical ethics tells us that…
Steward Health Care Week 27 High School Star Athletes of the Week
Boys Basketball
Jordan Cornell, Kanab (Jr.)
It's been a season of ups and downs for Kanab this year, but Jordan Cornell has ensured Kanab goes into the State 2A with a boost.
The junior buried eight 3-pointers and finished the season…
Transforming mental health with digital healthcare in 2022
Since the pandemic, we have recognized the value of digital technology and data in predicting health outcomes - with tangible economic and social implications for all aspects of our lives.
Organizations around the world have had to adapt…
Senate Finance Committee holds hearing on youth mental health
Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on February 8 entitled “Protecting Youth Mental Health: Part I – An Advisory and Call to Action”. The hearing continued the committee's ongoing bipartisan focus on…
State Launches Health Worker Recruitment Website | National News
The state has set up a website aimed at recruiting medical workers to Montana.Using federal funds from the…
Axios Today Podcast: Addressing the Health Worker Shortage
Almost one in five healthcare workers has quit their job since the pandemic began, according to a Morning Consult survey in recent months. So what is being done to keep healthcare workers on the job? Plus, President Biden's plan to…
Asian and Pacific Islander healthcare providers are stressed and living in fear. You need help. |…
By Ann M. Nguyen and Nathan StewartIt's time to check with our healthcare providers, particularly those of Asian and Pacific Islanders.As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Jersey still has a long way to go to contain the…
Attorney General Jeff Landry is trying again to block the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for…
The US Supreme Court ruled otherwise last month, but the Louisiana attorney general is again trying to get a court to block the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers in…
Support healthcare for every child in Virginia
By Matt Van de Graaf and Elizabeth Beverly
Among the hundreds of bills the 2022 General Assembly is considering are a few Senate Act 484 and House bill 1012.
These bills would create a program that…
Nursing awarded $2.3 million to reduce health worker burnout
Funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, the grant will help workers in rural and underserved areas. BUFFALO, NY - The University at Buffalo School of Nursing will use a nearly $2.3 million federal grant to pursue a…
Michigan House Bills aim to stem the rise in violence against healthcare workers
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A man is being held in the Ingham County Jail after reportedly violently assaulting hospital staff on Thursday afternoon.A post from a Mid-Michigan nurse has gone viral on social media. She posted photos of her…
Yes, more and more of your paycheck goes to healthcare – The Kansan
Celia Llopis-Jepsen KANSAS NEWS SERVICE
Healthcare spending is growing much faster than inflation and per capita income. But that's not because we're getting tons more care. That's because prices are rising so…
State Disciplines Healthcare Providers-R22-2 > Washington State Department of Health
For immediate release: January 25, 2022 (22-014)
Contact: Sharon Moysiuk, Communications 360-549-6471Public Inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service 360-236-4700
State Disciplines Healthcare Providers
OLYMPIA -- The…
Column: Lawmakers can support women during pandemic by listening to their healthcare priorities |…
Above all, women want a healthcare system that supports them and addresses cost and access barriers. In fact, this new poll found that Congress is pursuing a unified policy to reduce the cost of health care, which remains a concern for…
Omicron Surge undermines other health issues
Mat Gleason said he drove his 92-year-old father, Eugene Gleason, to a Los Angeles-area emergency room last week for a transfusion to treat a blood condition. It should have taken about seven to 10 hours, Gleason said, but his father…
State governments spend the most on health care | lifestyles
Photo Credit: Cryptographer/ShutterstockThe COVID-19 pandemic has placed an unprecedented strain on the US healthcare system over the past two years. As hospitals and providers face heavy workloads, a…
Why some healthcare providers don’t test someone for COVID-19
FARGO, ND (Valley News Live) - Several local health facilities are following new guidelines regarding COVID testing.At-home COVID-19 testing is becoming increasingly available, Some health experts say it's not necessary to get tested again…
Mental health provider Meru Health partners with tech-savvy health insurance company Evry Health to…
SAN MATEO, California., January 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meru health, the most comprehensive mental health…
Hospitals are facing the fallout from the Supreme Court’s vaccine mandate ruling
Throughout 21 states and the District of Columbia have already mandated vaccines for healthcare workers, six -- Texas, Montana, Arkansas, Indiana, Tennessee and Georgia -- have introduced bans barring some employers from requiring vaccines.…
Tampa General, USF Health innovates to be the leader in academic medical care
Floridians find state-of-the-art specialized care for the most complex and difficult diseases and conditions.Tampa General Hospital and USF Health have partnered in 2020 to become Florida's premier academic medical center.
This year, with…
The climax is yet to come, Europe’s healthcare system groaning from the rapid spread of…
UK strikes private sector deals as pressure builds on NHSSpain is considering relaxing the COVID tracking system to limit absencesInfection rates among European health workers are increasingMADRID / LONDON, January 10 (Reuters) - Europe's…
The California Nurses Association is holding a day of action calling for guaranteed health care for…
Nurses and organizers are demanding that the state pass the California Guaranteed Healthcare for All Act (AB 1400) in 15 cities across the state.
California - On Saturday, January 8th, California Nurses Association nurses are organizing a…
Diversity & inclusion at KCVA | VA Kansas City Health Care
Consistent with our commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, equality, and access, the KCVA has a number of current and future initiatives to support our diverse veteran and employee populations. Below are just a few of these…
Top Republicans Threaten Indiana Hospitals Because of Prices | Health care
"We need to make sure the Hoosier workers are protected," said Matt Lehman, Rep. Matt Lehman, R-Bern, the House of Representatives Republican leader.The Statehouse Democrats, meanwhile, have taken a cautious step towards individual freedom,…
Vancouver Island drivers volunteer for health workers in dangerous road conditions – BC
A group of truck and SUV owners on Vancouver Island volunteer to get health workers to work on time as a winter storm continues to make road conditions dangerous.
The private Facebook group of more than 4,600 members was formed in…
Quality Health Care Concierge Expands to Simplify COVID Testing
By Lois Thomson
Because health care shouldn't be one size fits all, Michelle Kavall, RN, MSN, incumbent founder and president, founded Quality Health Care Concierge three years ago. Originally from New York City, Kavall said,…
How to Reconsider Health Care Engagement in 2022
There is nothing more personal than health, and consumers today expect their health experiences to be even better than retail, insurance or banking. Far too often, when we visit retail, insurance or banking sites, they navigate us through…
Review of Governor Newsom’s Healthcare Profits and Losses
Governor Gavin Newsoms 2018 Campaign for the office was full of strong and promising words about health care. Firmly behind a payer form of universal coverage, Newsom said there was “no need to…
As Omicron spreads, some nursing homes are struggling to increase the population
At Sea Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation, a large nursing home overlooking the Coney Island boardwalk, more than 100 residents have died of Covid-19 since the pandemic began.However, as a more contagious variant of the coronavirus hits a new…
EXPLAINER: How will Biden’s COVID-19 test giveaway work? | Health care
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden says the federal government will buy half a billion COVID-19 rapid…
After all, the UK has noticed its rampant sexism in healthcare. What now? | Womens health
Ministers are concerned about women's health, they said today. Many women, who have screamed about the blatant health inequalities for far too long, can be forgiven for quietly saying: about the bloody times.Men face greater health risks…
Baker Reveals Health System Support Plan – NBC Boston
Governor Charlie Baker is expected to come up with a new health system support plan as Massachusetts hospitals struggle to meet demand.
Hospitals across the state are critically at or exceeding capacity due to staff…
Given the surge in COVID cases, healthcare workers fear another winter surge – CBS Los Angeles
Los Angeles (CBSLA) - While many doctors feel the region is in a much better place than it was last year, the spike in COVID-19 cases has caused concern and serious warnings among health care workers."Even if we have an increase or an…
New survey suggests healthcare providers are failing to provide required services at home
Medicare-certified home health professionals are inadequate in terms of the amount of care services they provide, according to a new survey by the Center For Medicare Advocacy (CMA) released Thursday.
“Our surveys have confirmed what…
Prioritizing investment in primary health care for universal health care: WHO – Bangladesh
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New Delhi, December 14, 2021 -
Given that primary health care (PHC) plays a vital role in meeting the health needs of people near where they live and work, reducing care costs, increasing equity, and improving…
Finding mental health care shouldn’t be that difficult
Anyone who has had the experience of finding a therapist - especially one with insurance - can attest that this can be a daunting exercise.It can be even more soul-crushing if you try to find psychological support that is culturally…
Medical Disaster System health workers arrive at Maine Medical Center
PORTLAND, Maine (WABI) - A team of experts from the National Disaster Medical System arrived at Maine Medical Center on Saturday to help the hospital manage the onslaught of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.It comes to the end of a week…
Covid-19 patients in this hospital are dying “at a rate we’ve never seen before”…
"I was really hoping we (all) would get vaccinated and things would get back to normal," said Sefton, assistant director at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan."We have more patients than ever before, and we are seeing more people dying…
Pandemic has caused more women than men to postpone health care, a survey found
Like many women across Connecticut, New Britain's Isabella Vasquez has missed or postponed healthcare appointments due to the pandemic.A postponement of doctor's appointments became necessary for the 23-year-old cleaning lady when the…
Student creates award-winning software app for medical staff
PALMETTO, Fla. - A seventh grade student at Buffalo Creek Middle School was recognized for developing a potentially lifesaving software application called The Code Blue App. Congressman Vern Buchanan named Jace Billingsley the winner of the…
Reinstall compassion in health care
By Anne Weisman and Marc J. Khan Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 | 2 a.m The famous doctor and academic Sir William Osler described the science and art of medicine as not being in its own right, but as twin berries on a stem. The US healthcare…
Biden’s vaccine mandates for federal contractors and healthcare workers are suspended |…
The Biden administration's plan of action to end the pandemic saw severe setbacks this week as courts across the country halted mandatory government COVID-19 vaccination guidelines for federal contractors and subcontractors and healthcare…