[ad_1] Wellstar Health System’s announcement that it is turning the only emergency department in Fulton County south of Interstate 20 into an urgent care clinic is raising concerns […]
Can cancer blood tests live up to promise of saving lives?
[ad_1] Joyce Ares had just turned 74 and was feeling fine when she agreed to give a blood sample for research. So she was surprised when the screening […]
CVS, feds reach agreement on vaccine portal accessibility
[ad_1] CVS Pharmacy has reached a settlement with federal prosecutors that will ensure the company’s online vaccination scheduling portal remains fully accessible to people with disabilities, officials said […]
Efforts to make protective medical gear in U.S. falling flat
[ad_1] When the coronavirus pandemic first hit the U.S., sales of window coverings at Halcyon Shades quickly went dark. So the suburban St. Louis business did what hundreds […]
CMS proposes pay decrease for nursing homes
[ad_1] Nursing homes may see a $320 million cut to their Medicare Part A payments in fiscal 2023 under a proposed rule the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]
AMA hires Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo as editor-in-chief of JAMA
[ad_1] “This is an extraordinary time for science, medicine and public health—one where the possibilities for accelerating advancements in human health seem limitless, while deep challenges to achieving […]
HHS to factor medical debt practices into grant decisions
[ad_1] The Health and Human Services Department will soon request data from more than 2,000 providers related to medical debt, the White House announced Monday. Providers may be […]
How to overcome new job anxiety
[ad_1] Starting a new job can be stressful and scary for just about anyone. The uncertainty may leave you feeling intimidated, uneasy, or unqualified. New job anxiety is […]
Cedars-Sinai workers authorize potential strike amid contract talks
[ad_1] Members of a union representing 2,000 workers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles have voted to allow their bargaining teams to call a strike in May. […]
Chatbot technology still has a way to go in healthcare
[ad_1] While chatbots are gaining interest to developers, providers and payers alike, the technology isn’t quite as technologically advanced as marketers may claim. A recent analysis of 78 […]