Health Care

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken an extreme toll on our healthcare workers, leading to burnout, exhaustion and trauma, prompting many workers to leave the industry. Critical staffing shortages during the pandemic have altered the…

MEXICO -- MU Health Care opened its new family medicine clinic in Mexico on Monday, according to an email…

Harrison Epstein, Daily HeraldDarlene McDonald is seated for an interview at the Daily Herald bureau on Friday 15 July 2022. McDonald is the Democratic nominee for…

By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter, Health Day Reporter(health day)FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Though there are now more choices for lifesaving emergency allergy injectors like EpiPens, the cost still proves…

Hawaii Healthcare workers surveyed in 2020 were primarily concerned about catching COVID-19 at work and transmitting it to their families, according to a recently published University of Hawaii at the Mānoa Public Health Study. The survey…

The ambitious goal of mental health start-up Intellect is to be available across the Asia-Pacific region, but to ensure localized, culturally competent care in each of the many markets it serves. Today it announced it has added $10…

Social determinants of health present many health-related challenges for Medicare Advantage (MA) plan members, something these plans seek to overcome by diversifying their service offerings. Over the years, social determinants of health…

An appeals court Thursday denied a request by nine Maine healthcare workers to remain anonymous in their lawsuit against Gov. Janet Mills and others over a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. The 14-page judgment, obtained by…

The July 1 news article "Bid to Repeat VA Health System Killed" presented a distorted picture of the actions of a bipartisan group of senators who had good reason to drop the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission mandated by the VA…

Deadline: November 1, 2022 Applications for the Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice 2023-2024 are open. The Commonwealth Fund's Harkness Fellowships offer a unique!-->!-->…

Melissa Bianchi, partner in Hogan Lovells' healthcare practice and leader of the firm's digital healthcare initiative, speculated on the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionize the healthcare industry to kick off the summit's…

Now that high school graduation season is over, parents of college students (or any child who has turned 18) should encourage their adult children to issue a Permanent Power of Attorney, a Health Power of Attorney, and a HIPAA permit. The…

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KHN senior correspondent Sarah Jane Tribble explored how private equity is hijacking healthcare and reported on the closure of rural Missouri hospitals in KBIA's "All Things Considered" on June 23.KHN senior Colorado correspondent Markian…

I welcome Dan Bailey's letter in the June 8th Daily Herald, with just one exception. I support Sean Casten's leadership in the fight for healthcare for all. The item of choice for anyone in unions or other jobs with…

MASSENA — Some school districts that have left the St. Lawrence-Lewis Health Insurance Consortium are…

The World Health Organization today published its largest overview of global mental health since the turn of the century. The detailed work provides a blueprint for governments, academics, health professionals, civil society and others to…

The New Mexico legislature last year passed a bill aimed at eliminating out-of-pocket expenses for behavioral health. As Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the measure into law, she said in a press release that the bill "could make a real,…

As home care providers struggle to collect high-quality, reliable data on their platforms, Signify Health (NYSE: SGFY) feels well-positioned to continue growing on the back of data-driven insights. These data points should not only…

CHAMPAIGN -- Promise Healthcare plans to relaunch its SmileHealthy dental program in July.Service has been…

WHEELING — Representatives from Wheeling University and Fairmont State University on Monday signed an articulation agreement establishing a partnership between the…

Around the world, nurses and other healthcare workers are taking part in a growing wave of strikes and protests against staff shortages, exhausting workloads and the erosion of living standards from soaring inflation. In Germany, more than…

Apparently we should all live in Peoria, Illinois, at least according to this TikTok influencer profiled by BuzzFeed. The number of probable cases of monkeypox in the US has doubled over the past week, despite expectations of a rise…

There are many specialties in the field of medicine, but few providers and clinics focus on serving the LGBTQ+ community. Jessica Francis, MD, OB/GYN explains how Froedtert & MCW Inclusion Health Clinic strives to meet the needs of…

diving letter: The Cleveland Clinic posted a net loss of $178 million in the first quarter, compared with a net income of $289 million a year ago, amid the pressure of a labor crisis that…

NETHERLANDS - For Kristi DuBois, buying Omnibus Home Health Care was a godsend. Business partner and CFO Mitchell Viccknair was working towards becoming a deacon at his church and was looking for some sort of…

Substance abuse, lack of affordable housing, transportation needs and even food are pressing concerns that need to be addressed to improve the health of Northeast Floridans, according to a new study…

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) -- Nine months after Hurricane Ida, the federal government is taking action against Louisiana nursing home owner Bob Dean.The US Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General announced that Dean was banned…

The tools we need to achieve long-term stability for community providers and ensure better outcomes for rural America are available, and CMS can help us leverage them.Almost 14% of Americans live in rural communities. For those of us in…

Harry Styles has just released his third solo album and you can listen to the whole thing here. Senate Majority Leader in Healthcare today Karl Schumer (DN.Y.) is under mounting pressure to get COVID relief funds on the ballot.…

Abbott Laboratories reached a deal with federal authorities that would allow it to start manufacturing baby formula again at a ailing Michigan plant, a move that could help ease a supply shortage that has rocked many parents. Under the…

Abby Broyles | guest columnistThis year's newly eligible 18-year-old voters were chosen more than three decades after the United States Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade born. Now, as they exercise their protected voting rights…

US inspectors discovered the potential for baby formula made at an Abbott Laboratories plant months before a recall that exacerbated a nationwide shortage, a government document shows. A report by the Food and Drug Administration, provided…

A key House of Representatives committee will vote on a bipartisan mental health bill package that would expand requirements for health insurers to cover mental health care. The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee will vote next…

As the United States emerges from the COVID-19 crisis phase, the long-term impact of the pandemic on the healthcare industry remains unclear. In recent months, hospitalization rates have fallen and the…

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…

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…

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…

A former employee of Yale New Haven Health System ("YNHHS") pleaded guilty to theft related to an embezzlement program. Lorita Fair joined the YNHHS…

diving letter: 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…

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!-->…

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…

While Central Health, our county division that provides public health care to the poor, recently broke ground on replacing two clinics in…

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…

Letters submitted by BDN readers are reviewed by staff at the BDN opinion site. Send your letters to [email protected] Maine's mental health care system needs to be addressed. It fails because of the people of…

"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…

diving letter: Turnover rates for healthcare workers are returning to pre-pandemic levels after massive disruptions during the first waves of coronavirus, although rates have worsened…

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…

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit its strongest in 2020, many Americans stayed at home. Excursions were…

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…

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…

Submitted photos Dr. William Geary, UPMC Chautauqua Laboratory, speaks to the graduating…

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…

Home care has been touted as the panacea in healthcare, with a proven track record of reducing costs, improving outcomes, and enhancing the patient…

Plans to Expand Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee is sending a message to those proposing to close the Jack C.…

TAHLEQUAH — The Cherokee Nation plans to complete more than $12 million in health care improvements this…

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…

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.…

The Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization, which works to establish an inclusive culture of health…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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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…

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…

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…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Norton Healthcare on Wednesday unveiled plans for a $70 million hospital in the…

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…

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…

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dr Lauris Kaldjian. Should COVID-19 vaccination status determine health care? Medical ethics tells us that…

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…

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 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…

The state has set up a website aimed at recruiting medical workers to Montana.Using federal funds from the…

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…

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…

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…