Quality and Safety
The rise in chronic disease among the elderly is driving up healthcare costs, putting pressure on Medicare and other payer systems.
Most states ended the unwinding process with higher total Medicaid and CHIP enrollment than in February 2020.
Particle Health claims Epic is intentionally stifling its ability to send and receive health information.
The healthcare industry contributes more than 6% of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., says William Theisen, CEO of EcoAct North America.
Fifteen patients at Steward hospitals have died due to a lack of medical equipment or staffing shortages, says Chairman Bernie Sanders.
The awards, HRSA says, will expand the number of nurses and primary care physicians while increasing behavioral health support.
Hospitals could enhance accessibility by investing in alternative sites of care and virtual visits, report says.
Between 2022 and 2023, care denials increased 20.2% for commercial claims and 55.7% for Medicare Advantage, says another AHA report.
