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Health care
As health care moves into the home, do we have enough workers?
Aug 7, 2023
A quarter of referred patients were turned away from home health care providers because of staff shortages, an industry report says.
How to make health care better through dollars and sense
Jul 28, 2023
A new book puts forth ambitious solutions to redesigning and funding the American health care system.
Biden administration proposes new mental health care parity rule
Jul 25, 2023
The rule would force insurance companies to follow laws stating mental health care must be covered like physical health care.
High-ranking hospital system disengages from U.S. News listing
Jun 26, 2023
University of Pennsylvania Health System stops participation in U.S. News’ rankings. But the list does influence some patients and insurers.
As Americans catch up on care they skipped during COVID, health insurance could get pricier
by
Lily Jamali
Jun 15, 2023
Patient numbers have bounced back to prepandemic levels.
Despite nurse shortage, tens of thousands are turned away from training programs
Jun 9, 2023
Bolstering educational infrastructure for prospective students can address the worsening nursing shortage.
More people are delaying medical care due to cost, Federal Reserve finds
May 24, 2023
About 28% said they had skipped some form of health care because they couldn't afford it, although other costs have been rising faster.
For public good, not for profit.
America’s rural hospitals are in the red
May 17, 2023
A new federal program is dropping rural hospitals a lifeline to keep emergency services available as they struggle to turn a profit.
Congress is looking at changes to Medicare. Hospitals aren't thrilled
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
May 16, 2023
A little-known payment change could save the federal government $150 billion over the next 10 years.
New mammogram age guidelines could detect cancer earlier — and add costs for women
by
Ali Budner
May 15, 2023
Preventative mammograms are covered by most insurance providers. But follow-up exams might not be.