Younger Patients with Appendicitis are More Likely to Have Cancer of the Appendix

Mar 17, 2022 at 11:10 am by Staff

Although acute appendicitis can often be managed with antibiotics, patients who do not undergo surgery should be closely followed   Key Takeaways   From 2004 t.... Read More

AMA Asks Congress to Fix Medicare Physician Payment System and Reject Arbitrary Payment Freeze

Mar 17, 2022 at 11:05 am by Staff

CHICAGO -- The American Medical Association (AMA) warned congressional leaders that the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) report sent to Congress today c.... Read More

Dr. Ashish K. Jha Appointed to White House Role Leading Nation’s COVID-19 Response

Mar 17, 2022 at 10:51 am by Staff

  The dean of Brown’s School of Public Health, a globally recognized expert on pandemic preparedness and response, will take leave for a temporary as.... Read More

High Blood Pressure Genes Improve Heart Surgery Survival in Children

Mar 16, 2022 at 09:25 pm by Staff

  Children with a genetic makeup that predicts high blood pressure as adults are more likely to survive congenital heart defect repair surgery, according to a.... Read More

MacKenzie Scott Gifts $20 Million to Meharry Medical College

Mar 16, 2022 at 09:18 pm by Staff

The funds advance the College’s mission to provide health care to underserved and underrepresented populations nationwide   NASHVILLE — Meharry Medical Coll.... Read More

Private Equity and Wall Street’s Incursion into the Home Healthcare and Hospice Industries

Mar 16, 2022 at 09:10 pm by Staff

As the pandemic continues to change the way Americans view healthcare, the home healthcare and hospice industries continue to proliferate as viable alternatives to traditional.... Read More

How SBA 504 Loans Can Lend Support to Assisted Living Projects

Mar 16, 2022 at 06:45 pm by Staff

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are around 28,900 residential care and assisted living facilities in the U.S.. The majority.... Read More

CLA Analysis Of The Skilled Nursing Industry Shows Ongoing Economic Crisis Threatening Seniors’ Access to Care

Mar 15, 2022 at 08:22 am by Staff

Earlier this month the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) released a new analysis produced by CLA (CliftonAllenLars.... Read More

Hopebridge Autism Therapy Services Encourages Community to Celebrate Autism Awareness, Acceptance and Advocacy Month

Mar 15, 2022 at 08:13 am by Staff

  Autism Service Provider Reframes April for All it Encompasses   In an effort to spark more education, inclusivity and support around the autism community, while.... Read More

HCA Healthcare Named a World's Most Ethical Company a 12th Time

Mar 15, 2022 at 07:42 am by Staff

Ethisphere recognition honors companies demonstrating exceptional leadership and a commitment to integrity through best-in-class ethics, compliance and governance practices &.... Read More