This analysis examines the competitiveness of markets for hospital care and finds that nearly half of metropolitan areas across the country had only one or two hospitals or health systems providing general inpatient hospital care in 2024.
This brief reviews the latest data on the 988 LGBTQI+ service and explores its future, including recent uncertainties.
BOULDER, Colo. — Colorado regulators are issuing licenses for providing psychedelic mushrooms and are planning to authorize the state’s first “healing centers,” where the mushrooms can be ingested under supervision, in late spring or early summer. The dawn of state-regulated psychedelic mushrooms has arrived in Colorado, nearly two years since Oregon began offering them. The…
Last month, Justin and Amy Miller packed their vehicles with three kids, two dogs, a pet bearded dragon, and whatever belongings they could fit, then drove 2,000 miles from Wisconsin to British Columbia to leave President Donald Trump’s America. The Millers resettled on Vancouver Island, their scenic refuge accessible only by ferry or plane. Justin…
Pharmacogenomics offers an opportunity to help shield female cardiology patients from some of the negative impacts by helping to streamline the process from diagnosis to finding a successful treatment for that patient. The post Pharmacogenomics Can Help Buffer Female Cardiac Patients From Impacts Of Funding Cuts appeared first on MedCity News.
Fourteen investors have committed to offering office hours at the HW Venture Center in July and August. The post Health Wildcatters Launches HW Venture Center to Foster Investor-Startup Matchmaking appeared first on MedCity News.
The demands of the industry are constant, but when organizations prioritize the physical, emotional, and professional well-being of their caregivers, they build the foundation for long-term workforce stability. The post How Healthcare Organizations Can Maintain a Balanced Workforce Amid Staff Shortages and Burnout appeared first on MedCity News.
“So far AI in health care is being used to drive existing profits on workflows and increase revenue per event that patients in the end have to pay for. That’s not a win for anyone long term!” Included Health’s CEO Owen Tripp dives into the present and future use of AI, LLMs, patient self-triage and…
A new Trilliant Health report reveals vast price variation for identical healthcare services, even for procedures delivered at the exact same facility. Allison Oakes, Trilliant’s chief research officer, urged providers to prove they are delivering true value for the cost and pressed employers to leverage their purchasing power to demand higher-value care. The post Same…
When employees feel supported in every aspect of their lives, they bring their full potential to work — creating value that resonates throughout the organization. Here are four ways culture-driven benefits deliver meaningful returns, The post Culture-Driven Benefits: The Smartest Investment for Retention and Productivity appeared first on MedCity News.