Medical Debt Is Making Americans Angry. Doctors and Hospitals Ignore This at Their Peril.

Jul 23, 2023 at 08:38 pm by Staff

By Noam N. Levey, KFF Health News  For Emily Boller, it was a $5,000 hospital bill for a simple case of pink eye that took four years to pay off. For Mary Curley, i.... Read More

Once the New Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Is Available, What About Cost and Coverage?

Jul 23, 2023 at 06:21 pm by Staff

  By Michelle Andrews, KFF Health News Last week, the FDA approved Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive that will be available for sale over the counter in st.... Read More

Patient Survey Shows Significant Disparities in Access Between Mental Health and Substance Use Versus Physical Health Care

Jul 23, 2023 at 05:08 pm by Staff

Leading mental health and employer groups come together around health system solutions for the nation’s ‘staggering public health challenge’ in mental health.... Read More

High School Seniors Begin Healthcare Careers through Ascension Saint Thomas Work-Based Learning

Jul 23, 2023 at 02:38 pm by Staff

Ascension Saint Thomas is proud to recognize the 2023-2024 class of Ascension Saint Thomas Work-Based Learning, a year-long program that prepares students from across Mid.... Read More

Centerstone announces the addition of Linda Rosenberg and five others to its board of directors

Jul 23, 2023 at 01:35 pm by Staff

Nashville — Centerstone, a national nonprofit provider of mental health and substance use disorder services, is pleased to announce the appointment of six new membe.... Read More

Families of Covenant School Students Announce Two Nonprofits to Promote School Safety and Reduce Gun Violence

Jul 23, 2023 at 01:04 pm by Staff

 NASHVILLE—A group of parents of students at The Covenant School in Nashville, which was subject to a mass shooting that killed three students and three staff on Ma.... Read More

HCA Healthcare Earns Top Score on 2023 Disability Equality Index®

Jul 18, 2023 at 08:42 am by Staff

  HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced that it has been named as a “Best Place to Work fo.... Read More

Alzheimer’s genetic risk tracked across sex, race

Jul 17, 2023 at 09:18 pm by Staff

  by Paul Govern   A new study of genetic risks for cognitive impairment later in life uses data from 32,426 research participants ages 60 and older to elaborate.... Read More

In Older Adults, a Little Excess Weight Isn’t Such a Bad Thing

Jul 17, 2023 at 11:59 am by Staff

  By Judith Graham, KFF Health News Millions of people enter later life carrying an extra 10 to 15 pounds, weight they’ve gained after having children, devel.... Read More

Patient Safety Strategies for Hospitalists

Jul 17, 2023 at 11:32 am by Staff

  By Kathleen Stillwell, MPA/HSA, RN, Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, The Doctors Company   Hospitalists face liability risks based on their diverse role.... Read More