TURLOCK, California — California, al igual que gran parte del país, no está formando a suficientes enfermeras para satisfacer las necesidades de una población envejecida y diversa. Esto genera una escasez de personal que podría poner en peligro la calidad de la atención a los pacientes. Según datos estatales, casi el 60% de los condados…
This volume discusses the spread of race-based vaccine myths and shifts in health communication from fact-checking to fostering open dialogue. It also explains common misconceptions about heart attack treatment and prevention, a new scientific journal that questions established science, and gaps in research standards for AI chatbots used in healthcare.
Winona launched a new research initiative to fund and support menopause and women’s health research. The post Winona Launches Menopause Research Initiative appeared first on MedCity News.
This responsibility goes beyond mere box-ticking; it requires a deep, introspective examination of our own biases and blind spots and a genuine commitment to putting the well-being of the communities we serve first. The post In the Pharmaceutical Industry, Ethics are Still More Valuable Than AI appeared first on MedCity News.
Healthcare providers need to be thinking not only about the experience that patients need and want now, but the experience they’re going to need and want down the road. The post Where the Patient Experience Is Heading – And 3 Ways Healthcare Providers Can Meet That Moment appeared first on MedCity News.
Hospitals’ costs are climbing steadily — driven by chronic underpayments from payers, growing administrative requirements and increasing labor costs, according to a new report from the American Hospital Association. The post Hospitals’ Costs Are Soaring: 3 Stats to Know appeared first on MedCity News.
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. Sounding the Alarm for Ambulances Thank you for shedding much-needed light on the exorbitant costs and lack of reimbursement that have become a harsh reality for many ambulance services across Colorado…
This issue brief reviews the abortion-related initiatives currently slated to be on the ballot in November 2026 and examines how these measures may impact abortion access in the state.
Chronic, non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide and make up 8 of the 10 top causes of death in the U.S. Across several chronic diseases, the U.S. has a higher burden of illness than peer nations. The reasons why are complex and include differences in how health care is managed, poverty, diet…More
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, appeared on CBS News’ “Face the Nation With Margaret Brennan” on Aug. 31 to discuss leadership changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and vaccine policy concerns. Gounder noted that the departures of top officials and confusion over how to get vaccines affect the…