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Rapid City Medical Center joins Monument Health System
Rapid City Medical Center will join the Monument Health system effective May 4, 2026. Leaders say patients can expect continuity of care with the same providers and expanded resources.
3 Medical Routines That Older People May Not Need
Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age. Researchers have just added a few more to the list.
DC-area emergency rooms are seeing more patients with tick bites
The weekly rates of emergency room visits due to tick bites are the highest they’ve been since 2017, according to the CDC.
Mother died after "neglect" on Brighton mental health unit
Amy Clare Chapman was a high risk patient when she was allowed out unaccompanied, an inquest hears,
FDA authorizes early access for experimental pancreatic cancer pill
The FDA said the action recognizes the dire need for a drug to improve survival for pancreatic cancer patients, who face the worst survival odds in oncology.
As Iran War Reaches 60-Day Mark, Republicans in Congress Grow Impatient With Trump
Months into the operation and with midterms looming, some lawmakers are calling for Congress to restrain the president’s war power or set terms for bringing the conflict to a close.
'Sham' network accessed 300,000 medical records, including Michigan's
As many as 300,000 patient medical records were tapped by a network of "bad actors," a federal lawsuit says. Among them: 551 from Michigan Medicine.
SGMC Health Names Jones Director of Patient Support & Transportation Services
SGMC Health has named John Jones as Director of Patient Support and Transportation Services, a system‑wide leadership role
UW Health struggles with high demand, as new patients wait for slots
UW Health says it's trying to keep up with increased demand for care and population growth.
UW Health pauses new primary care patients, citing increased demand
UW Health has paused accepting new primary care patients. The clinic says it's trying to keep up with increased demand for care and population growth.
For Patients, Transparent Healthcare Prices Won’t Lower Out-Of-Pocket Costs
If increased transparency isn’t the answer, what could meaningfully lower patients’ out-of-pocket costs? Reduced prices of care throughout all of healthcare would help.
Medicare, Medicaid privileges officially end at Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
As of Thursday morning, Laurel Ridge officially was cut off from Medicare and Medicaid benefits. Patients using those forms of coverage will now have to seek treatment elsewhere.
Women live longer after TAVR than men
Researchers tracked real-world data from 600 TAVR patients, following each one for approximately five years. Survival rates were similar for men and women early on, but then women started experiencing better outcomes after three years.
Can AI help doctors avoid missed diagnoses? A new study suggests yes
AI may help doctors avoid missed diagnoses, but it still needs real-world testing and human oversight before it can guide patient care.
States modernize PA practice laws to expand healthcare workforces
Kentucky, South Dakota and Iowa recently passed physician assistant practice and title modernization laws to quickly address rural healthcare shortages. But some doctors are raising patient safety concerns.
Democrats go hard on health care affordability
The Senate's top Democrat unveiled a health policy outline that calls for lowering patients' costs across the board.
Integrated Counselors: Bringing mental health to the physical world - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Choctaw Nation Behavioral Health provides integrated counselors in clinic settings to support patients experiencing emotional distress, difficult diagnoses, or needing support during medical visits.
State Health Department Begins to Prepare Medicaid Patients for New Work Requirements
As Montana nears its July 1 deadline to begin implementing new community engagement requirements for Medicaid expansion enrollees, the state’s Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is hosting informational webinars to inform patients of the changes. During the first webinar Tuesday afternoon, Jessie Counts, human services executive director for the department, went […]
RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
Protect patient access to life-saving drugs
By Leslie Herod Since its inception, Colorado’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) created fear among patients around effects to life-saving medicines and the negative ramifications price controls have on affordability. Five years on, those fears persist. Patients and advocates continue to push for protections for those facing the very likely scenario drugs whose price is […]
VCU Health breaks ground on $90M outpatient cardiac center next to Diamond District
VCU Health anticipates it will initially utilize 93,000 square feet of the two-story center. The remaining square footage is planned to be shell space that would be fill based on its future needs.
Science needs student advocates now more than ever
Trainee voices are essential to the future of research and patient care.
Science needs student advocates now more than ever
Trainee voices are essential to the future of research and patient care.
Health Care Affordability in the United States, From Crisis to Action
U.S. health care costs exceed $5T yearly, driving delayed care and debt. Experts urge reforms to improve affordability, access, and health outcomes. delivery of health care; financial stress; health care costs; health policy; patient advocacy
They Say Compassion Drains You. Science Disagrees
Research suggests it’s not compassion that wears doctors down but a different emotion — a distinction that may help them recharge more effectively.
Supporting better health through sustainable weight management
Through Weight Engage, Optum Rx is helping people build healthier habits while supporting better outcomes and greater affordability for employers and patients alike
AHA and West Health launch national accelerator to scale technology-enabled patient care solutions
The AHA and the West Health Institute April 29 announced a new three-year initiative to help hospitals and health systems operationalize and scale proven technologies across care environments to improve patient outcomes and support care teams.
Inside the transfer portal chase for Drew Mestemaker -- and how Oklahoma State closed early
The former North Texas QB took a patient approach in the transfer portal before following Eric Morris to Oklahoma State
Lawmakers urged by AHA to support key health initiatives in FY 2027 appropriations bill
The AHA April 29 urged House and Senate appropriations committee leaders to fund health care programs that have been successful in improving access to care for patients and communities nationwide, as the committee begins drafting the fiscal year 2027 appropriations bills. The AHA encouraged Congress to support various programs focusing on the health care workforce, maternal and child health, rural health, disaster preparedness, medical research and behavioral health. Additionally, the AHA urged legislators to include specific bill language that would bar the use of funds for the implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Program at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Germany: Merz hails 'historic' health care reform
The Cabinet has greenlit a health care draft law designed to lower insurance rates. The bill heads to parliament next, but doctors' associations and patient protection advocates say it amounts to austerity measures.
Superheroes visit patients at Denver Health as part of National Superhero Day
Cone Health Names Space in Honor of Johns M. Martin and Family
A generous gift recognizes a long-time Cone Health supporter and heart patient.
US Seeks New Nominees for Key Preventive Health Panel
By Deena Beasley April 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, overseen by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., on Tuesday asked for nominations to the influential task force that decides which preventive medical care is provided at no cost to patients. The Preventive ...
IV fluids recalled over possible contamination—patients face risk of vascular complications
Particulate matter may be present in certain 1-liter containers of B. Braun Medical's Lactated Ringer's Injections. If this enters a patient's circulatory system, it could lead to a series of adverse events.
Hospital CEOs defend charging patients more at facilities
Facility fees were a major focus during a hearing on the high costs of hospital care.
Mental health care providers worry some patients will suffer after insurance organization wants money back
Northeast Ohio mental health providers fear some of their patients might have to go without care after a major insurance organization said it needs to recoup significant money.
Waldrum warns “one-size-fits-all” health policy could harm rural patients and providers
ECU Health CEO Dr. Michael Waldrum testified before a congressional committee Tuesday, urging federal lawmakers to take targeted action to address rising health
Fond du Lac County board to discuss closing inpatient mental health facility
Fond du Lac is one of just four counties with an inpatient mental health unit, according to County Executive Sam Kaufman.
New Verana Health AI Agent Boosts Efficiency and Compliance in MIPS Submissions
/PRNewswire/ -- Verana Health®, a digital health company dedicated to revolutionizing patient care and clinical research through real-world data (RWD), has...
Use tariffs to pay for health reform
A former Trump health adviser proposes using tariff revenue to fund health care reform, shifting subsidies to patients and expanding HSAs.
Boston Scientific pacemakers recalled again—software update now available
The new Class I recall, which includes more than 1.4 million devices, is related to an issue first announced back in 2024. Updating the software should address the issue going forward, though some patients may still require an early replacement.
Fewer stents, positive outcomes: Sirolimus-eluting balloons a safe alternative during PCI
Using a DCB that releases sirolimus over an extended period of time appears to be both safe and effective when treating patients who present with NSTEMI or unstable angina.
Broward Health Foundation Raises Nearly $3.5 Million at 13th Annual Broward Health Ball
The 13th Annual Broward Health Ball raised nearly $3.5 million to support medical education and patient care. Learn more about the evening's impact and donors.
How Reid Health uses AI to save time, improve retention and elevate patient experience
Through a partnership with HelloCare.ai, Reid Health began using Abridge, a generative AI system, to document clinician-patient conversations.
Congressman Cohen Announces $$6.8 Million Grant to Christ Community Health Services
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that Christ Community Health Services will receive a grant of $6,832,768 from the Health Resources and Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services to operate its programs for its economically or medically vulnerable patients.Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
Data-Driven Research is Helping Health Policy
Dr. William Schpero has seen firsthand how public policy drives patient outcomes at the population level, cementing a core idea that continues to guide his work as a health economist: that policy can be a powerful force for improving health equity — or, if poorly designed, a barrier to it.
First Louisiana patient to receive sickle cell gene therapy heads home after 6 weeks in hospital
Learn about the groundbreaking gene therapy for sickle cell disease at Manning Family Children's Hospital in Louisiana, providing hope for a "functional cure".
Multiple GLP-1 drugs linked to lower AFib risk
The popular drugs, originally developed to treat diabetes, were also associated with an improved survival rate. Benefits were seen in patients who did and did not lose significant weight as a result of treatment.
UC San Diego Health Performs First West Coast AI Robotic Spine Surgery
First West Coast AI-driven robotic spine surgery performed at UC San Diego Health, improving precision and recovery for patients.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
Patients say they want Alzheimer’s blood tests. Doctors aren’t sure they help.
A survey of nearly 600 adults found that 85% would get an Alzheimer's blood test if their doctor recommended it.
Essex mental health trust criticised for remote patient monitors
A former mental health patient says the use of cameras and sensors in her bedroom was "frightening".
On ‘equitable care’: LGBTQIA+ SoCal Health Conference targets access, education
Healthcare providers emphasized the importance of supporting LGBTQ+ patients amid federal rollbacks on the community’s access to care at an April 19 UCLA conference. The 11th annual LGBTQIA+ SoCal Health Conference brought together UCLA physicians, medical students and community members to discuss gender-affirming care, mental health and policy issues in the LGBTQ+ community.
Congress must deliver substantive health care reform in 2026
Lawmakers are attempting to address the rising health care costs by redirecting funds from insurance companies and hospital systems to patients, as supported by the organization Fund The Patient an…
Science & Medicine: Weight loss surgery without the scalpel
Obesity rates in South Texas exceed the national average, but many patients hesitate to pursue bariatric surgery due to the risks involved. UT Health San Antonio now offers endoscopic alternatives that achieve comparable weight loss results with no incisions, shorter recovery times, and lower risk.
Behavioral health urgent care set to open in Robeson County
The facility will be open 24 hours a day to help patients who are experiencing a mental health or substance misuse crisis.
Patients taking weight-loss drugs often make 5 critical mistakes, doctor warns
Experts say GLP-1 drugs offer benefits beyond weight loss, but common mistakes like skipped labs and poor nutrition can undermine results or cause harm.
USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital hosts NICU reunion for former patients, families
The annual event brings together caregivers and children treated in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit.
USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital hosts NICU reunion for former patients, families
The annual event brings together caregivers and children treated in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit.
'Eventually, it becomes you': Inventors of new 'living' knee replacement describe why this tech is desperately needed and how it works
Live Science spoke with the developers of a living knee implant that could help more patients in need of knee replacements get them.
Son hopes dad’s legal win in Miami spares cancer patients from fighting insurers
“No sick person in the hardest moment of their life should have to stand and fight in a courtroom with lawyers for their life.”
Broward Health Breaks Ground on New Medical Office Building at Broward Health North
Broward Health breaks ground on a new medical office building at Broward Health North in Deerfield Beach, expanding specialty care and outpatient services.
Popular weight loss drug linked to key benefits for patients undergoing TAVR, PCI
Two separate studies explored the value of treating heart patients with tirzepatide.
ASU grad working to improve health care systems and provider experience
By Cindy Shirlley KolenyoFor Amber Catalan, health care is not just about treating patients, it is about improving the systems behind care.Growing up in a military family as a first-generation college student, Catalan saw firsthand how people — particularly veterans — navigate complex health care systems. Those experiences, together with what she witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic, influenced her desire to address gaps in care delivery.
US health insurers advance measures to standardize prior authorization requirements
UnitedHealth and CVS Health said on Friday they have standardized data and submission requirements for more than half of their prior authorizations, as part of an industry effort to reduce delays and paperwork for patients and doctors.
FDA Accelerates Action on Treatments for Serious Mental Illness Following Executive Order
President Trump issued an Executive Order directing HHS to accelerate access to treatments for patients with serious mental illness.
U.S. Health Insurers Step Up Prior Authorization Reforms
UnitedHealthcare and Aetna detailed progress toward industry commitments aimed at reducing administrative burdens and speeding patients’ access to care.
A ‘Barbaric’ Problem in American Hospitals Is Only Getting Bigger
Patients are getting stuck in the emergency department for days while waiting for a spot in an inpatient ward.
Health-care AI is here. We don’t know if it actually helps patients.
The tools may be accurate, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll improve health outcomes.
Hospitals — and patients — brace for fallout from federal health funding cuts as new report paints a bleak outlook
Nine Colorado hospitals could face cuts to services, or even closure, due to the health cuts made last year, according to a report.
New fee tied to UW Health’s 1 S. Park clinic change raises patient concerns
That shift means visits there will include a facility fee, an additional charge separate from a provider’s bill.
Marshall Health Network enrolling patients in lung cancer clinical trial evaluating personalized immunotherapy approach
lungllulungHUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Edwards Cancer Institute at Marshall Health Network (MHN) is enrolling eligible patients in a clinical trial evaluating whether a personalized immunotherapy approach can enhance the effectiveness of treatment following lung cancer surgery. The study is investigating the use of an individualized therapy designed with a tumor’s unique biology from a surgical sample to help the immune system better […]
Trump is facing an increasingly patient Iran
The war may have benefitted Iran’s regime politically, at least for the moment, despite the assassinations of senior figures and heavy U.S.-Israeli bombing, sources tell NBC News
Erica Winger: Union nurses at Magee are elevating women’s and family health
Anyone who has given birth or received other medical care in a hospital knows that time with their nurses is critical. When patients have more time with nurses, they not only get the safest, highest quality care, but are also fully supported emotionally and empowered to make informed decisions. That
Vanderbilt Health implants novel device to treat aortic regurgitation in high-risk patients
With the addition of the J-Valve device, Vanderbilt Health now offers minimally invasive procedures to implant devices treating every valve disease. The trial is still enrolling new patients, so other high-risk patients with aortic regurgitation could qualify.
Asking Patients to Decide on Treatment When Side Effects Can Include Death
Patients must weigh their own values in deciding care.
RI Free Clinic is making health care accessible to all. Here's how.
We asked Jessica Eagles, chief executive officer, to tell us more about the Rhode Island Free Clinic.
WELL Health Patient Volumes Surge As Primary Care Margins Improve
WELL Health Technologies (TSX:WELL) reported record patient volumes in Q1-2026, supported by higher activity in its Primary Care segment. Operational changes and an expanded affiliate network were key drivers of Primary Care growth and improved clinic margins. The company continues to add clinics to its network, extending its reach across its core markets. For investors watching TSX:WELL, the latest Q1-2026 update focuses on patient volumes and clinic performance rather than headline...
State reports first case of measles this year, warns public exposure could have occurred in Kenner
The Louisiana Department of Health said the patient is thought to have contracted the disease abroad, but visited two Kenner stores last week.
Stanford Health Care and the American Cancer Society plan a Hope Lodge for patients and family members
Stanford Health Care commits $10 million to help the American Cancer Society build a new Hope Lodge to provide temporary lodging for cancer patients traveling to the Bay Area for treatment.
Cognitive Science student building a platform to help stroke patients
Initially motivated by a stroke in her family, Cognitive Science student Tvisha Nepani wanted to improve health outcomes for stroke patients. She developed the idea for a remote AI-powered physical
The next time your health insurance denies a medication or procedure, here’s how to appeal it. You’ll probably win.
Your insurer is betting you won’t appeal — but research shows 1 million denials could have been overturned if patients pushed back.
Using AI To Personalize Healthcare–Without Losing Patient Trust
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the opportunities and challenges of using AI to personalize healthcare and speed up clinical trials, the future of genetic medicine, another big Lilly acquisition, and more.
Medical school launches first data science-focused center on immunology
The new center is the first in the Jeffrey Modell Foundation's international network focused specifically on informatics and data science. Its designation signals a shift in how researchers approach immunology, using large-scale data to better understand immune disorders and improve patient care.
Music-based rhythm improves gait in Parkinson’s patients
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Whether it’s the simple tick of a metronome or the thumping bassline in a disco classic, not all beats are created equal. A University of…
Restrictions on obesity drug coverage force patients to pivot
Twelve million people lost coverage for Zepbound over the last year. The same number of people lost coverage for Wegovy, according to an analysis by GoodRx, a drug discount website.
California Lawmakers Seek Protections for Patients in ICE Custody
Moving through the California Senate are two bills, informed by KFF Health News reporting, that would strengthen protections for patients brought to health facilities by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Terrible Limbo Between the Emergency Room and a Hospital Bed
Patients are getting stuck in the emergency department for days while waiting for a spot in an inpatient ward.
Northeastern professor awarded Fulbright for AI health care plan
As part of the semester abroad, Anand Nair plans to develop and test an AI-enabled remote patient monitoring system.
4 things to know about SF’s most dangerous mental health facility
A Standard investigation found that chaos and violence inside the Crestwood Healing Center are traumatizing and abusing patients, with nowhere else to go.
Sharon Tucker Named Orlando Health Endowed Chair in Nursing
The prestigious appointment from the UCF Pegasus Partner will bolster Tucker’s nationally recognized research focused on helping practitioners and patients thrive.
How to get last-minute tickets to FIFA Men’s World Cup
Grab your laptop, coffee and get ready to be patient. That is, if you want to try and secure some men's World Cup tickets Wednesday morning.
Essentia Health receives American Cancer Society transportation, lodging grant to support cancer patients
The Essentia Health Cancer Center in Fargo is honored to receive a $35,000 grant from the American Cancer Society (ACS) to help alleviate some of the financial burden for patients undergoing cancer treatment through transportation and lodging assistance.
Rep. Blake Moore discusses health care affordability
Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, vice chair, House Republican Conference and member of the House Ways and Means Committee and its Subcommittee on Health, joined Bill Gassen, president and CEO of Sanford Health and AHA chair-elect, for a fireside chat. While the conversation covered topics including health care access and regulation, the overarching theme was making health care more affordable for both patients and hospitals and health systems.
How can collaborative care help cancer patients?
Psychiatrist Dr. Kyle Lavin explains the treatment benefits when oncologists team up with mental health care professionals.
Dr. Aditya Bardia elected to American Society for Clinical Investigation
Each year, the organization selects up to 100 physician-scientists in recognition of their outstanding contributions to research and patient care.
A ‘burgeoning black market’, inflated dosing and the over-judicialization of health care: reporters around the world tell stories about Keytruda
In a yearlong investigation led by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, reporters from more than 37 countries found the cancer drug’s high price impacts patients and health systems differently.
The Science of piRNA and Predicting Death With a Blood Test
A new study analyzed piRNA — first discovered in 2006 — as a strong predictor of short-term survival in older patients. It could one day be a simple blood test.
NC hospital uses music for mental health therapy, support: 'It's peaceful'
Many patients in the program are being treated for stress, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder.
McLeod Health Pharmacy Services Team Receives Best Practice Award
The McLeod Health Pharmacy Services Team recently received the “Practice Advancement Initiative – Best Practice Award” during the South Carolina Society of Health-Systems