[ad_1] JACKSON, Miss. — Amid a nursing shortage that is worsening poor health outcomes in Mississippi, nursing programs at the state’s public universities are turning away hundreds of potential […]
AAMC/HRSA data shows primary-care, mental health physician shortage
[ad_1] The number of medical residents pursuing careers in primary care and mental health has increased in recent years, but there still aren’t enough specialists to meet the […]
Gallup: More patients delayed healthcare over costs in 2022
[ad_1] A record number of patients delayed medical care because of high costs last year, according to survey results Gallup published Tuesday. Gallup found that 38% of respondents […]
NY state considers nixed COVID vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
[ad_1] SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health is “exploring its options” after a state Supreme Court judge struck down a statewide mandate requiring healthcare […]
South Dakota anti-trans bill would outlaw youth gender-affirming care
[ad_1] PIERRE, S.D. — A group of South Dakota Republican lawmakers introduced a bill Tuesday to outlaw gender-affirming health care for transgender youth, pushing the state to join […]
Health equity starts with human kindness: Dr. Alisahah Jackson
[ad_1] We all know a person’s health can be deeply affected by the circumstances in which they live. The ability to breathe clean air, live in safe housing, […]
Musicians On Call volunteers bring live music to hospital patients
[ad_1] Performers range from local professionals to big-name artists such as musician and actor Charles Esten, who stars in Netflix’s “Outer Banks” and CMT’s “Nashville.” Performances for patients who […]
HBCU medical schools grow as affirmative action decision looms
[ad_1] Historically Black medical schools have additionally sought to create long-term growth and widen access to care through partnerships with healthcare provider organizations and third-party research collaborations. In […]
LCMC Health’s John Nickens: ‘Most children’s hospitals are struggling’
[ad_1] Modern Healthcare reporters take a deep dive with leaders in the industry who are standing out and making a difference in their organization or their field. We […]
CMS’ rural emergency hospital model not adding up for some providers
[ad_1] The rural emergency hospital is the first new federal payment program since the critical-access hospital model was introduced in 1997. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who co-sponsored legislation […]