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By Beth Jones Sanborn | 02:40 pm | September 17, 2018
Many are operational or almost operational again, some services are still out and systems are managing a slew of canceled procedures, treating evacuated patients.
By Jeff Lagasse | 01:31 pm | September 17, 2018
Due to the current political climate in the U.S., the report's authors are concerned that the disparities will only continue to get worse.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 05:59 pm | September 14, 2018
Led by Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine, project seeks to improve accuracy, quality of medical diagnoses to thwart patient harm.
By Susan Morse | 04:04 pm | September 14, 2018
The winning technology developer will receive $10,000 to create a digital solution to connect community health workers, payers and providers.
By Susan Morse | 03:00 pm | September 14, 2018
One emergency department has already shut down; Some hospitals are evacuating, some are taking in patients. All are bracing for the worst and not just in terms of operations.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 12:46 pm | September 14, 2018
With both doctors and nurses in high-demand, more education and diversity is needed and there are steps hospitals can take now to address the problem.
By Beth Jones Sanborn | 04:52 pm | September 13, 2018
Agency has issued blankets waivers to unburden providers, opened special enrollment period for Medicare beneficiaries to get, change coverage.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:59 pm | September 13, 2018
That result surprised researchers, since the ACA's Medicaid expansion has increased access to surgical care overall.
By Susan Morse | 02:59 pm | September 13, 2018
Hospitalization rates and emergency room use can be up to three to four times higher for those without a home.
By Jeff Lagasse | 02:22 pm | September 13, 2018
Americans are dissatisfied with how both parties in Congress are handling the issue, with Democrats and Republicans faring almost equally poorly.