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Michigan’s two major party candidates for U.S. Senate offer differing ideas for health care
The two U.S. senate candidates from Michigan offer vastly different ideas for health care. As Russ McNamara reports, lowering costs for consumers is the goal for both.
The Battle to Turn Consumers Into Effective Health Care Shoppers
A seminar explores government efforts to encourage U.S. consumers to comparison shop for their health care needs
‘Stunning’ Level of Support for Universal Health Care: Jayapal
Even more people want Medicare for All than did last December, a new poll shows.
Proposed rate hikes for long-term care plans would double premiums for thousands of seniors
Thousands of Maryland seniors paying for long-term health care could see their annual premiums double, or triple, over the next five years if state officials approve the steep increases requested by four Maryland insurance companies last week.
Editorial: Debate over restructuring MUSC is too big for board alone
The coming departure of MUSC's president has raised the question of whether the college’s academic and health care missions should be overseen by different leaders. Lawmakers should make the call.
Rising health care costs are hurting this conservative district. But it may not change any votes.
Even in the conservative district of former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, rising health care costs are turning people against the GOP. But it may not change the outcome of November elections.
Liberian official’s Minnesota group home accused of overbilling Medicaid
A new state investigation found Golden Touch Health Care billed Medicaid for 45 hours of services per day — a number that was mathematically impossible on many days based on its staffing levels.
Hoosiers need easy access to qualified health care providers
While physicians discuss the perceived threat of expanding professional roles, Hoosiers face a greater threat: inaccessible, unaffordable healthcare.
Governor Stein won't oppose the WakeMed merger with Atrium Health; commissioners vote this week
The proposed WakeMed, Atrium Health merger has drawn scrutiny about how the transaction could affect patients and health care prices.
Could a subscription model for health care cure our broken system?
What if, for $100 a month – less than many of us pay for cell service – you could go to the doctor anytime you feel sick?
Abdul El-Sayed takes on economy, affordability in Saginaw stop
At a town hall in Saginaw, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed said Mid-Michigan’s job security and economy require major public investment in manufacturing, education, health care and small
HCA Healthcare (HCA) Acquires a Healthcare College. Can Training Capacity Improve Staffing?
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA) announced on September 15 that it had completed its acquisition of The College of Health Care Professions. The institution serves more than 8,000 students annually through 10 Texas campuses and online programs, offering more than 20 accredited healthcare programs. For HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), the opportunity is to connect education more […]
Texas Health Care
Health care access is vital to Texans. This week, we'll explore different angles of the health care challenges & systems in Texas with the help of local leaders, physicians and health care advocates.
Shaheen says funding healthcare is not 'an issue of resources'
Answering a voter’s question, Democratic 1st District congressional candidate Stefany Shaheen said she believes Medicare for All is the best way to make health care affordable. She said the federal government should focus its efforts on making the policy a reality.
Even medical professionals are skipping health insurance because of high prices
A larger share of health care workers have health insurance than those in other fields. But they are feeling the pinch as health insurance costs rise.
Valley organizations team up to provide hot food, health care
A Phoenix-based outreach organization is partnering with a mobile medical clinic to bring health services directly to neighborhoods across the city, including HIV testing and health education.
Valley organizations team up to provide hot food, health care
A Phoenix-based outreach organization is partnering with a mobile medical clinic to bring health services directly to neighborhoods across the city, including HIV testing and health education.
Business Bulletin: AlignLife expands; AAA Translation rates; MU Health Care earns
Catch up on local business awards, acquisitions and donations.
Phoenix groups team up to bring health care, hot meals to those in need
A Phoenix-based outreach organization is partnering with a mobile medical clinic to bring health services directly to neighborhoods across the city.
Fillmore County offers measles vaccinations after confirmed case
The clinic will cost $5 per person, or free for those covered by Minnesota Health Care Program Insurance (Medicare/Medicaid).
Michigan’s two major party candidates for U.S. Senate offer differing ideas for health care
Republican Mike Rogers rolls out plan heavy on transparency; Democrat Abdul El-Sayed advocates for Medicare for All
Beyond the Headlines: Don Davis discusses health care, rural needs and District 1 race
U.S. Rep. Don Davis sat down with News 12 for a wide-ranging Beyond the Headlines interview about issues affecting North Carolina's 1st Congressional District a
LVHN Health Care Partner of the Month
Elissa Remmel Job: PharmD, Pharmacy Supervisor Education/Training: Elissa Remmel earned her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences, Philadelphia. Service line or specialty: Lehigh Valle...
Campaign to combine health care advocacy with civic engagement and voting comes to Philadelphia’s Point Breeze neighborhood
Young people face health care decisions shaped by policy. Vot-ER is working to connect health care experiences with civic engagement and voting.
Letter to editor: When health insurance says no, Ohioans deserve help
Nobody should do everything right and still be denied the health care they were promised. Yet that is exactly what is happening every day across Ohio. ...
How Flagstaff firefighters are changing the conversation on mental health
Flagstaff firefighters say the hardest calls can follow first responders home, fueling a push to make mental-health care part of the job.
Menopause and estrogen patches dominated DC conversations. Now what?
Menopause took center stage in Washington, DC, with meetings about testosterone, estrogen patches, and how to improve women's health care.
Gov. Pritzker Launches Illinois Reproductive Health Care Hub
New website centralizes resources for reproductive care in Illinois, connecting site visitors to medical providers, affordable care options, and helpful information
Study links soaring health care spending to higher insurance premiums
Since 2011, health insurance premiums in the United States have increased at twice the rate of inflation. A new Yale study shows that rising health care spending is to blame.
Americans cite high insurance premiums, out-of-pocket costs as top health care concerns
A recent Commonwealth Fund survey of more than 25,000 U.S. adults found that Americans are struggling to afford health insurance and care.
James Burdick, MD: Harnessing health care wizardry
AMA member and senior physician James F. Burdick, MD, has made a big mark over his extensive career as a transplant surgeon.
Minnesota Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan wants to ban prior authorization for health care
MINNESOTA (KFGO) - On "News and Views", Democratic Minnesota Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan shared she wants ...
Alice Walton Foundation, Mercy break ground on massive Bentonville health care campus
The project has its roots in recent efforts to address the number of NWA residents who leave the region for specialized treatment.
120-Acre Whole Health Campus Begins Taking Shape in Bentonville
The Alice L. Walton Foundation and Mercy have broken ground on a 120-plus-acre health care campus in Bentonville that aims to expand access
From Hofstra Graduate to Health Care Leader | News
For Michael Maglione, MS, ’13, PA-C, DFAAPA, leadership started long before he held a leadership title. At Hofstra, opportunities to mentor, advocate, and
Central Health’s Proposed 2027 Budget Focuses On Expanding Access To Care Across Travis County
Sponsored Content Central Health is looking ahead to 2027 with a proposed budget centered on one key goal: making health care easier to access for Travis County residents. Dr. Pat Lee, president an…
Her postpartum depression spiraled and she couldn't get care. She's not alone
Half of U.S. women had trouble when getting health care, according to new research. One in three women said a doctor minimized or dismissed symptoms.
MU Health Care earns national recognition by SNMMI
(9/18/26) MU Health Care has been designated a Clinical Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI).
Trinity Health Chelsea Hospital nurses join growing unionization push
Registered nurses at Trinity Health Chelsea Hospital add to Michigan's growing number of union-represented health care workers.
CT Gov. Lamont, Fazio clash over health care as TV ads increase in final 50 days
With healthcare costs rising, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Republican challenger Ryan Fazio are clashing over how to solve the problem. Lamont unveiled a new television commercial this week that criticizes Fazio for failing to support…
Flu, COVID-19 vaccinations offered in Fulton and Jefferson City Saturday
MU Health Care is offering flu and COVID-19 vaccinations at events in Fulton and Jefferson City Saturday.
Abortion Rights Activists in Idaho Find Their Pitch: Bring Back the Doctors
Organizers of a referendum to repeal an abortion ban in deep-red Idaho are far more focused on how the ban has broadly affected health care in the state.
Oklahoma Health Care Authority improves access to medication to treat opioid use disorder
Oklahoma Medicaid recipients can now access a long-acting medication to treat opioid use disorder with fewer barriers.
16th Asian Chief Dental Officers Meeting: Advancing universal health coverage for oral health in the WHO Western Pacific and South-East Asia Regions
Session 3 of the 100-Day Sprint BackgroundOral diseases remain among the most prevalent noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) across Asia, affecting people throughout the life course and placing a significant burden on individuals, families and health systems. Countries across the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region and South-East Asia Region have committed to strengthening oral health through regional action plans and by advancing universal health coverage (UHC). The 16th Asian Chief Dental Officers Meeting (ACDOM) serves as a regional platform for Chief Dental Officers in Asia to exchange experiences, strengthen collaboration and accelerate implementation of oral health commitments. For the first time, the meeting is being jointly organized by the WHO Regional Offices for South-East Asia and for the Western Pacific and the ACDOM Secretariat. This year's meeting introduces a 100-Day Sprint, bringing together oral health and UHC leads and technical experts to support countries in strengthening integration of oral health within national UHC benefit packages. Through the Sprint, participating countries will develop, refine, cost and operationalize country-specific essential oral health-care benefit packages using WHO tools, including the Service Package Delivery and Implementation (SPDI) Platform. The in-person 16th Asian Chief Dental Officers Meeting represents Session 3 and the midpoint of the 100-Day Sprint, providing an opportunity for countries to review progress, exchange experiences, identify challenges and refine their approaches before continuing with the remaining Sprint sessions. 100-Day SprintSession Date Format Title Session 1 (Day 0) 19 Aug Virtual Setting the Scene and Introducing Key Principles and Frameworks Session 2 16 SepVirtual Introduction to the SPDI Platform and Initial Mapping Exercise Session 3 27-29 Sep In-person, 16th Asian Chief Dental Officer Meeting, Malaysia Review and Refinement of Oral Health Service Packages Session 4 14 Oct Virtual Finalizing National Essential Oral Health Services Packages and Costing Exercise Session 5 (Day 100) 26 Nov Virtual Country Presentations and Closing of the 100-Day Sprint ObjectivesLeverage the 100-Day Sprint to define priority implementation actions for oral health in countries; Strengthen national capacity to design, cost and operationalize country-specific essential oral health care packages using SPDI platform; andExplore cross-country collaboration to expand access to essential oral health supplies and products, including harmonized specifications and pricing, and improve supply chains for essential dental preparations and medicines.Expected outcomesA draft country-specific essential oral health care benefit package developed using the SPDI platform and aligned with WHO’s Essential Oral Health Care packageA strengthened regional network in Asia of oral health and UHC leaders, fostering collaboration among South-East Asia and Western Pacific countries, WHO offices and WHO Collaborating Centres to support sustained implementation beyond the meetingParticipantsChief Dental Officers and national oral health programme leads;National focal points responsible for universal health coverage, health financing and health systems;Representatives from WHO country offices, regional offices and headquarters;WHO Collaborating Centres; andAcademic institutions and technical partners.
Sitrin Health Care Center cuts ribbon on 75 years serving the Mohawk Valley
Sitrin Health Care Center celebrated 75 years with ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 9 sponsored by Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce.
Health care costs are rising. Here's how employers are adapting.
As insurance premiums rise, Ohioans' options for health care coverage are dwindling. An employer-sponsored model is getting more popular as a result.
New York Times Staffers Protest 175th Anniversary Gala Over AI, Health Care Contract Disputes
New York Times Guild members plan to protest outside the paper’s 175th anniversary gala over health care costs and AI protections.
Mankato school district and Open Door Health Center partner to open clinics inside schools
A local school district and health care provider have teamed up
Maine U.S. Senate Race heats up over health care, taxes, and social security
In an interview with WABI, Democratic nominee Troy Jackson said health care reform remains his top policy priority heading into the general election.
Groundbreaking held for $700 million AWSOM Whole Health Campus
It’s been seven years in the making, but the effort to bring specialty health care to Northwest Arkansas is one step closer to reality. Alice Walton was front and center...
Groundbreaking held for $700 million AWSOM Whole Health Campus
It’s been seven years in the making, but the effort to bring specialty health care to Northwest Arkansas is one step closer to reality. Alice Walton was front and center...
Another hit to the wallet: Why health care price increases are expected in 2027
Health insurance premiums are set to surge next year as insurers request rate increases driven by rising prescription costs and a changing pool of policyholders.
Luminis Health Care cyberattack class-action lawsuit claims unencrypted patient data exposed at AAMC
Three patients have filed a class-action lawsuit against Luminis Health Care over its cybersecurity attack.
Oregon lawmakers introduce federal bill to end ‘corporate America’s chokehold’ on health care
Oregon’s fight against corporate control of medicine moved onto the national stage on Wednesday as U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle and Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden were among a group of lawmakers to introduce a federal version of Oregon’s landmark ban on the corporate practice of medicine.
Southern Vermont healthcare provider to pay more than $390,000 over allegations it mishandled Medicaid funds
Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of Southeastern Vermont, which serves thousands of clients annually, will also adopt new policies as part of the settlement.
Employee health plans to remain unchanged for 2027, contributions to increase
When Penn State’s 2027 benefits open enrollment period begins on Nov. 2, benefits-eligible faculty and staff will continue to have access to the same high-quality health care coverage and programs. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, employees will see an increase in their payroll contributions to keep pace with rising health care costs.
Health care workers picket outside San Leandro hospital
Nurses are demanding better pay and say they are dealing with shortages of medical supplies.
From Hofstra to Health Care Leadership | News
From operating rooms to hospital leadership, graduates of the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies are advancing health
Oregon DOJ convicts multiple business owners of Medicaid fraud
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a series of Medicaid fraud enforcement actions from the Oregon Department of Justice's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), involving non-emergency transportation companies and a mental health care provider. The cases include guilty pleas from the transportation business owners and a grand jury indictment against the
Nurses put Maine hospitals on ‘RED ALERT’ status
Registered nurses will hold a rally and community event on Saturday, Sept. 19 in Bangor, Maine to highlight the patient care impacts of federal health care cuts on Maine hospitals. Nurses will also use the event to discuss their Vision for a Healthy Society, a set of broad political demands that require taking back health care, democracy, and society from billionaire and corporate control.
How Our Health Care May Be at Stake if We Don't Fight
If you care about keeping the affordable health care CSU faculty enjoy, one of management’s bargaining proposals should alarm you and spur you to join our
Plan to bring more maternal health care to Alabama
IN-DEPTH WITH SARAH WALL: Health officials say one in three counties in Alabama is considered a maternal health desert. That means there are no health services in the counties for pregnant women or new moms. But, a plan is underway to change that. We’re talking to the folks at the March of Dimes about their Mom and Baby Mobile Health Units - why they are so important, how they work and how you may be able to use them. For more information on the Mom and Baby Mobile Health Units, you can go to the March of Dimes website: www.marchofdimes.org/our-work/mobile-health-centers. If you would like to sign up for an appointment with the mobile health unit, you can click here: https://www.healthservicesinc.org/. And, for more information on UAB’s mobile unit that works in other areas of Alabama, you can go to: https://www.uab.edu/nursing/home/partnerships/clinical/moms-and-kids-mobile-health-unit.
Economist says jobs still out there despite regional health care cuts
Vermont labor economist Mathew Barewicz says despite the cuts, health care workers are still needed and jobs are out there.
September 17, 2026: IMPACT Collaboratory Seeks Applicants for 2027 Health Care Systems Scholars Program
The NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, a program to advance pragmatic clinical trials of interventions for people living with dementia and their care partners, has announced a request for applications for its […]
FDA has too few staffers to hire more staff
FDA's hiring bottleneck, Dems plan for health care oversight, and more from STAT's D.C. Diagnosis newsletter.
Iowa shows healthcare reform is possible
Iowa has shown that reform is possible. We should build on that progress so more of our health care dollars, and more of our physicians' time, are devoted to what
Lawndale Christian Health Center celebrates new facility’s grand opening
Lawndale Christian Health Center was recently joined by Mayor Brandon Johnson and other city officials to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new Family and Senior Health Center at 3814 W. Ogden Ave. Located in North Lawndale, the facility expands LCHC’s Ogden Medical Corridor and will increase access to health care services for residents of North Lawndale and across Chicago’s West Side.
Heartland Whole Health Institute tests ways to expand health care
The institute is testing ways to expand access and lower costs.
Working Missourians can't afford hidden hospital contract games
Every year, the trustees of our carpenters’ health and welfare fund sit down to figure out how much it will cost to keep our members and their families covered. And every year, the number goes up. Not because our members are getting sicker. Not because they’re using more care. It goes up because health care […]
Benson, James offer differing plans on tariffs, data centers, health care at Detroit Economic Club
The two major party candidates for Michigan governor answered questions before the Detroit Economic Club Wednesday. As Russ McNamara reports, Republican John James and Democrat Jocelyn Benson had differing visions of governance.
Is State Street SPDR S&P Health Care Services ETF (XHS) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Smart Beta ETF report for XHS
Aurora Health Care 'health and wellness hub' going into closed school building in Milwaukee
A new health center is set to open next year inside a closed school building in Milwaukee.
Pediatricians raise the alarm on the effect of Trump's immigration crackdown on kids
The Trump administration has been pursuing a quiet immigration crackdown strategy: limiting access to health care and public services. The American Academy of Pediatrics is sounding the alarm about the impact on children.
Oklahoma Health Care Authority improves access to medication to treat opioid use disorder
Oklahoma Medicaid recipients can now access a long-acting medication to treat opioid use disorder with fewer barriers.
Regents OK first Augusta University undergrad degree in public health
Augusta University is launching its first undergraduate public health degree to prepare students for health careers.
Regents OK first Augusta University undergrad degree in public health
Augusta University is launching its first undergraduate public health degree to prepare students for health careers.
3 Health Care Stocks Built For Higher Rates
When the Federal Reserve lifts rates and signals they may stay elevated for years, the easy-growth playbook breaks. Cash flows today matter more than promises tomorrow, and investors start to care a lot about balance sheet strength, pricing power and dependable dividends. This article walks through three large cap quality defensive stocks that screen well under those rules and explains how the latest Fed move could affect each one. The three stocks below are a sample of what this quality...
Oregon lawmakers introduce federal bill to end 'corporate America’s chokehold' on health care
Oregon’s fight against corporate control of medicine moved onto the national stage on Wednesday as U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle and Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden–all Democrats–were among a group of lawmakers to introduce a federal version of Oregon’s landmark ban on the corporate practice of medicine.
Dartmouth Health CEO says patient care was focus in deciding layoffs
A day after Dartmouth Health and the UVM Health Network announced layoffs affecting hundreds of employees, the CEO of the region’s largest health care provider insists the cuts are unavoidable and will not harm patient care.
AxessPointe Plans to Open Health Facility
AxessPointe Community Health Services may partner with University Hospitals to operate a health clinic in Middlefield Village, Mayor Ben Garlich announced during Sept. 10 village council meeting. The potential partnership would involve the former BFG building, which the village is developing into a health care facility. “We’ve been working with UH on a medical center
Immigrants Didn’t Take Your Health Care. ICE Did.
Millions of lawfully present immigrants are set to lose health care under the GOP’s changes. Millions more U.S. citizens will join them.
AHCJ selects four journalists for 2026 Netherlands Health Care Study Group
The study group will spend a week in the Netherlands examining health care models that could offer lessons for the U.S.
Former congressman Sander Levin endorses El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan
In a statement, Levin said he was aligned with El-Sayed on climate change, trade, health care and other issues despite his “significant disagreement” with El-Sayed’s views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Kaiser Permanente leads the nation in top-rated health plans
/PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente continues to provide some of the highest-rated health care in the nation. In the 2026 National Committee for Quality...
Specialties Honor Roll: Health Law
Health care is big business, and it’s constantly changing. New medicines and medical devices enter the market, regulations change and artificial intelligence is quickly changing the health care landscape. Ads for prescription drugs and health products are everywhere, while debates over access to care continue to make headlines. Behind all of it are legal issues. […]
Will Massachusetts go deep in the health care affordability playoffs?
Like the Red Sox season, the health care picture in the state this year has been marked by big ups and downs.
South Carolina Announces Recipients of Rural Health Transformation Program Funding
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster this week announced the state has awarded 228 grants totaling $167,299,900.69 in funding to strengthen health care access, quality and outcomes in primary care, maternal and infant care, pediatrics and behavioral...
How To Design State Health Care Funds To Meet the Needs of Transgender Patients
Policymakers can alleviate the harmful impacts of federal funding cuts to transgender health care by establishing state and local health funds to preserve access to transition-related care.
Where do U.S. Adults Obtain Their Usual Healthcare?
While we know that primary care providers can be a source of referrals for audiologic care, have you wondered how many individuals have a regular source for their health care…
Murmurs: Fancy Mental Health Care Tracker Underwhelms Key Lawmaker
“I’m not going to hide my shock and disappointment at this.”
U.S. reaches highest number of measles deaths in decades
How the midterms could change health care, the sedative contaminating the fentanyl black market, and other health news from Morning Rounds
Georgia health care workforce shortage puts pressure on patients
Fishers simplifies search for mental health care
Fishers leaders want to make one of the hardest parts of getting mental health care a little easier.
Why a California health tech company is moving its HQ to Cleveland
Kinomatic is moving its headquarters from California to Cleveland, drawn by the region’s talent, health care industry and lower cost of doing business.
Here’s where SC is spending $167M of federal money to improve rural health care
The one-time money, which was provided through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, is aimed at initiatives to improve health care IT, chronic disease care and improve wellness.
House Democrats may use oversight powers to plan for health care overhaul
Democrats are mapping out their post-election strategy, and see health care probes as a winning issue.
Free mobile clinic helps Topeka residents access health care
A free mobile health clinic is offering blood-pressure checks, screenings, and medical education to Topeka residents with or without health insurance.
Massachusetts governor unveils proposal to expand postpartum mental health care
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announces a new proposal to expand screening and support for new parents and bolster the state's postpartum mental health resour
Democrats favored over Republicans on health care, immigration, economy: Survey
Democrats are ahead of Republicans on some of the issues most important to voters —immigration, health care and the economy—according to a new poll. In the New York Times/Siena University poll, 51 …