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Consumers who buy individual health insurance through ACA can expect premiums to rise next year
Rates for people who don’t get insurance through an employer could go up 11% .
Black Girl Vitamins Debuts 'The Visit,' A Short Film Exploring How Black Women Go Unheard In Healthcare
During Black Maternal Mental Health Week, Black Girl Vitamins, a Chicago-based wellness brand, released a film that examines how systemic failures in healthcare drive inequities in maternal health and beyond.
Many young adults are failing to launch into healthcare literacy
A poll of parents shows a distressingly large portion of this demographic is at a loss when it comes to scheduling appointments, figuring out whether or not they need medical care or navigating the healthcare system.
3 years ago an Israeli hospital modeled extreme disaster response. Here are 4 takeaways for US healthcare.
Hospital leaders who want to be ready should a mass casualty incident arise nearby would do well to look for insights—and inspiration—from Samson Assuta Ashdod Medical Center.
As Duke Health implements AI, oversight initiatives try to ensure ethical practices
At the center of Duke Health’s approach to an ethical use of artificial intelligence in healthcare is the flagship ABCDS Oversight Initiative, which evaluates and governs any algorithms, including AI ones, that are used in patient care.
How vaccine skeptics use storytelling to create powerful and medically inaccurate messaging
Recognizing the stories behind people’s concerns with vaccines can help public health advocates build a more inclusive approach to healthcare.
How telehealth is helping close the healthcare gap in rural Zimbabwe
Virtual consultations are replacing hours of travel, bringing affordable healthcare closer to rural Zimbabweans.
Samsung Launches AI Health Assistant, Indicating A Growing Trend Among Tech Giants
Many legacy hardware and software players are increasingly seeing value in entering the healthcare arena.
NJ panel punts vote on health insurance increases for school workers
The state panel that sets healthcare rates for school workers delayed a decision Monday in anticipation of input from the state Treasury.
Better health care: Clemson, Prisma examine human factors
Clemson University faculty and Prisma Health clinicians have launched interdisciplinary research into system processes and procedures, or "human factors," that may impact patient experiences and job satisfaction among healthcare providers.
Texas ranks as 4th worst state for healthcare in 2026, WalletHub study finds
Texas ranked as the fourth-worst state in the nation for healthcare in a new WalletHub study that compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia on healthcare costs, access and outcomes.
FedEx is chasing the GLP-1 boom. Why healthcare logistics means big business
The push marks FedEx's latest move to bolster business-to-business healthcare shipping, one of the four B2B verticals the company has prioritized.
NTCC hosts one-of-a-kind healthcare summit
Northshore Technical Community College recently hosted its Inaugural Patient Navigator Summit at the main campus in Lacombe, where potential students, educators, regional economic leaders and six major healthcare systems gathered
AARP Is Working to Change the Culture of Health Care Ageism
Ageism puts your health at risk. AARP is teaching health care workers to avoid it
Healthcare Triangle Creates "Purpose Health" to Monetize AI Demand and Accelerate Shareholder Returns
Healthcare Triangle, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCTI), a healthcare and life sciences technology company enabling digital transformation through cloud, data, artificial intelligence, and security solutions, today announced that proven industry executive Sumit Ganguli has been appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Purpose Health, Inc., HCTI's wholly owned, AI-led healthcare technology services subsidiary.
Rural Virginia has been kind to the GOP, yet Trump’s GOP allows rural healthcare to suffer
Policies put in place during President Donald Trump’s second term contribute substantially to the declining availability of medical care in the rural communities of the commonwealth — the same communities that are, by far, Trump’s strongest base of support, writes columnist Bob Lewis.
Healthcare costs have more than doubled for many farmers this year, on top of soaring expenses
When Congress allowed Affordable Care Act tax credits to lapse, healthcare premiums spiked for millions of Americans — especially self-employed farmers and ranchers. That added cost is multiplying the stress on their already stretched balance sheets.
Baltimore will turn 911 into more than just an emergency number
Baltimore is rethinking what it means to call 911, and who responds. Callers who don't need police will get help finding social services and healthcare before they actually fall into crisis.
Retirees need at least $185K set aside to cover healthcare, even with Medicare, study finds
The figure comes from research by Fidelity Investments. The group said their estimate, updated annually, jumped 7.5% since last year.
Germany's sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease
Germany's plans to tighten sick-note rules may be mistaking the symptoms of rising absenteeism for the underlying illness, researchers say, pointing to mental health strains and deteriorating working conditions in sectors such as healthcare and education.
Handing over responsibility for health and healthcare
Half of parents rate themselves as excellent or very good in preparing their young adult child to be responsible for their own health and healthcare. 1 in 6 parents report their young adult child does not handle any basic healthcare tasks. 2 in 5 parents view the cost of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a problem for their young adult child.
Hospital’s rocky radiology transition leaves patients ‘almost rioting in the ER’
A new report from the Fredericksburg Free Times sheds light on the struggles Mary Washington Healthcare has faced during its transition away from Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg.
Universal Health Services (UHS) Stock Looks Undervalued As Shares Fell 29% YTD
Universal Health Services stock has slipped around 29.2% year to date, yet the valuation checks still lean toward the shares looking inexpensive on several fronts. This raises a clear question about whether the recent weakness lines up with the fundamentals. The roughly 29.2% decline year to date suggests sentiment has cooled sharply, even though longer term returns are less weak. For a healthcare operator like Universal Health Services, expectations around patient volumes and pricing can...
ChatGPT’s Health Launch Is Foreshadowing The Future Of Healthcare
The integration of health data into consumer AI platforms is rapidly growing.
ChatGPT’s Health Launch Is Foreshadowing The Future Of Healthcare
The integration of health data into consumer AI platforms is rapidly growing.
Following first year of behavioral healthcare pilot program for Copper Mountain workers, spearheading organizations consider returning for a second season
Last December, Copper Mountain Resort and Elevated Community Health introduced free behavioral health services for all Copper Mountain volunteers and employees through a work-based care center located at the EDGE, the mountain’s employee housing facility. ...
SCC, Appalachian Ink Health Science Agreement
By Kaylie Simmons Southeastern Community College Southeastern Community College students pursuing careers in healthcare now have a new pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree through a transfer agreement with Appalachian State University. A memorandum of understanding between Appalachian State and participating North Carolina community colleges creates a streamlined transfer option for eligible SCC graduates to continue their education…
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Questions remain on rural health transformation funds effects on rural hospitals
But experts agree that the fund is not a solution to cuts to Medicaid and broader, systemic challenges of rural healthcare.
Temporal Changes in Pediatric Influenza Test Positivity Across COVID-19 Public Health Policy Phases: A Five-Year Retrospective Cohort Study
Background The COVID-19 pandemic coincided with substantial changes in respiratory virus circulation, healthcare utilization, and diagnostic testing. Although population-level influenza activ...
High drug prices anger the public. Steep hospital costs elicit yawns. Why is that?
How is it that pharma companies—and, by extension, health insurers that cover drugs—have targets on their backs while hospitals live like wallflowers?
Wave of physician departures from Dignity Health in Santa Cruz spark patient concerns
A wave of physician departures from the Dignity Health network in Santa Cruz has raised concerns among local patients and healthcare experts about access to care and the stability of the local healthcare system more broadly.
Electronic Health Record-Related Burnout: Implementing a Data-Driven Quality Improvement Intervention for Ambulatory Providers After an Electronic Health Record Transition
Background Electronic health records (EHRs) have improved healthcare delivery but have also introduced workflow inefficiencies that contribute to clinician burnout. After-hours EHR use has be...
Affordable Care Act rates could increase again in Pennsylvania
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Owen Foster stepping down as chair of state’s most powerful healthcare regulator
His tenure has been defined by a harder line on reining in hospital budgets and insurance premium increases. He plans to stay on as a board member.
More Than a Website: Advancing Healthcare Across Michigan - MHA | Michigan Health & Hospital Association
John Karasinski, vice president, communications, MHA Healthcare is built on connections. Every day, hospitals across Michigan provide care to patients and families, and resources to communities that improve health and well-being. Behind those efforts are countless healthcare professionals, trustees, policymakers, educators and community leaders working together to strengthen healthcare for…
Ohio’s Cardinal Health company acquires two medical supply companies for $360 million
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — A Dublin-based healthcare services and products company is extending its reach into patients’ homes, striking a major acquisition deal that will add hundreds of thousand…
Retirees may need $185K for healthcare, Fidelity estimates
The new estimate from Fidelity Investments is up 7.5% from a year ago.
Four pharmacy trends every business leader should be watching
Commentary: For business leaders trying to manage healthcare costs, the pharmacy component has become a strategic priority.
The big healthcare fight Democrats keep dodging
The real lesson of Abdul El-Sayed’s latest pseudo-scandal.
The big healthcare fight Democrats keep dodging
The real lesson of Abdul El-Sayed’s latest pseudo-scandal.
Mired in litigation with longtime imaging partner, hospital system switches radiology groups
Mary Washington Healthcare in Virginia is switching to Medical Center Radiologists after decades of working with Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg, which is suing the hospital group seeking nearly $3 million.
‘We feel like we are failing’: Myanmar doctor speaks out as health system teeters on ‘brink of collapse’
Elle’s story is one of personal sacrifice, deciding to help people despite the risk of attack by the military. Her story reflects that of a healthcare system in peril
Health Care Agency Discontinues Dozens of Active Research Awards
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality slowed the awarding of new grants last year. Now it is stopping existing ones.
Health Watch: Atlanta celebrates 36 years of ADA, retirement healthcare prices soar, & U.S. health
Jayapal, Markey Introduce Updated Legislation to Set Strong Guardrails for Private Equity in Healthcare
Washington (July 23, 2026) – Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today reintroduced the Health Over Wealth Act, legislation that would require greater transparency into private equity firms and for-profit companies that own healthcare entities, including hospitals, nursing homes, and mental or behavioral health facilities. The legislation would put safeguards in place to […]
High school students explore healthcare careers during Saint Francis summer academy
A group of Tulsa area high school students were given a hands-on, inside look at the medical field through Saint Francis Health System’s Medical Academy.
Wright State University and Premier Health Nursing Academy expands affordable pathway to nursing careers amid growing demand
Financial support, paid clinical experience and a direct connection to Premier Health are helping Wright State nursing students graduate with less debt while building a stronger local healthcare workforce. Continue reading →
Former accountant laundered $5.3 million stolen from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
The funds were stolen from a not-for-profit pediatric health care system.
Teledoc launches AI-driven platform for 'new era of connected care'
The virtual care company says its reimagined telehealth technology combines artificial intelligence with human care navigation to enhance patient health outcomes and reduce overall care costs.
Misdiagnoses and medical bias: The gender gap in healthcare
Women are disadvantaged in healthcare – in some cases due to different symptoms in women than in men. This is especially true for heart conditions, where women even face lower survival rates after cardiac arrest.
Cigna expands chronic care management, projects $200M savings
Cigna Healthcare is broadening its AI-enabled care management programs to reach more customers with emerging, complex and chronic health needs. The expanded approach is expected to support 20% more customers across areas including behavioral health, cancer, heart disease, kidney disease and high-risk pregnancy. The initiative combines predictive analytics with AI-enabled tools to help identify customers […]
Business Briefs: July 24, 2026
Freedom Credit Union appoints new vice president of human resources SPRINGFIELD — Freedom Credit Union has named Jennifer McPherson as its new vice president of human resources. She brings more than 20 years of human resources leadership experience in the financial services and healthcare industries to the organization. “Jennifer’s experience and leadership will help us continue investing […]
Fidelity estimates retirees will spend $185,500 on healthcare and medical expenses in retirement
Fidelity's 2026 estimate shows a 65-year-old retiree may face $185,500 in medical expenses despite Medicare coverage, a 7.5% jump from last year.
Fidelity estimates retirees will spend $185,500 on healthcare and medical expenses in retirement
Fidelity's 2026 estimate shows a 65-year-old retiree may face $185,500 in medical expenses despite Medicare coverage, a 7.5% jump from last year.
West Virginia women can't afford another barrier to basic healthcare
For decades, women in West Virginia have learned to make do with less. Less access to healthcare. Less access to specialists.
Health Professions Camp Inspires Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
Campers learned about high-demand professions while gaining hands-on exposure to the collaborative nature of patient care.
Rising healthcare costs are reshaping Ohio's midterm elections
A drop in Obamacare enrollees has raised concerns about healthcare costs.
Jayapal, Dingell, CPC Members Host Universal Healthcare Shadow Hearing
Full video of the hearing can be watched HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) today hosted a shadow hearing on Medicare for All, led by Chair Emerita Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), the lead sponsors of the Medicare for All Act of 2025. During the hearing, CPC Members and witnesses […]
A community in bloom: Mainers need access to healthcare to thrive
Over 400 people toured the homes of community members who opened up their gardens during the 5th Annual Brunswick in Bloom to benefit Oasis Free Clinics.
Nearly 1,000 people dead from Ebola outbreak in Congo amid health worker strike
Healthcare workers in Congo have faced local resistance, unpaid labor, and physical assault during the declared fastest Ebola outbreak in history.
Erlanger to join forces with SC's Prisma Health
The $2 billion partnership between Erlanger and Prisma Health aimed at enhancing healthcare access and innovation.
Patient Action Leaders Advancing Novel, Transformative, Equitable (PA’LANTE) Healthcare
UConn Health Disparities Institute and Hispanic Health Council amplifying Latina voices to improve healthcare in Connecticut.
SMA Healthcare Foundation names new executive director
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The SMA Healthcare Foundation has named Susan Capone Rode as its new executive director.
Fidelity says 2026 retirees may spend $185,500 on healthcare. One category may push those costs higher
A 65-year-old who retires in 2026 may spend an average of $185,500 on health and medical expenses in retirement, according to Fidelity Investments.
Retirees may need nearly $186,000 for healthcare
On average, a 65-year-old who leaves the workforce this year may need $185,500 in savings to cover out-of-pocket healthcare expenses throughout retirement, according to Fidelity's annual survey.
West Virginia women can't afford another barrier to basic healthcare
For decades, women in West Virginia have learned to make do with less. Less access to healthcare. Less access to specialists.
ANTHC to get $400 million settlement from feds over unpaid healthcare costs
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium in a 2021 lawsuit contended it was owed about $640 million.
3 newsy must-reads on AI in healthcare (plus 3 bonus picks)
1.) Some clinical AI has a fuzzy ROI. That doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be reimbursed. 2.) What makes biomedical research different from other sectors where AI has been quickly adopted? 3.) Unmoved by enthusiasm, health execs are making AI decisions around organizational priorities.
Colorado Health Department releases data on the barriers rural communities face regarding healthcare
New Polls Show Americans Angsting Over Politics and Healthcare Affordability
Two new surveys are offering insight into issues that are increasingly worrying Americans. According to polling firm Gallup, politics is not only dividing the public but it is seen by many as a top safety concern, while the fear of losing health insurance is leading a substantial number of people to ...
New Polls Show Americans Angsting Over Politics and Healthcare Affordability
Two new surveys are offering insight into issues that are increasingly worrying Americans. According to polling firm Gallup, politics is not only dividing the public but it is seen by many as a top safety concern, while the fear of losing health insurance is leading a substantial number of people to ...
Fines for slow pretrial mental healthcare upheld against MD Health Department
The Maryland Supreme Court upheld fines against the state health department for failing to provide prompt psychiatric care to criminal defendants deemed incompetent to stand trial.
SGMC Health Releases FY2025 Annual Report Highlighting Regional Impact and Strategic Growth
SGMC Health has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report, highlighting continued growth across key clinical services, workforce development, and a campus expansion that strengthens healthcare access across South Georgia and North Florida.
AdventHealth, Intermountain Health Plan Partnership to Strengthen Healthcare for Denver Metro Communities
AdventHealth and Intermountain Health plan to unite their Denver-area services to bring more accessible, connected care to the area’s growing communities. The two healthcare systems have signed a letter of intent and anticipate signing a definitive agreement in the coming weeks to form a joint venture that will improve access to high-quality h...
Hartford HealthCare Women’s Championship back for fourth year
AVON, Conn. (WTNH) — The Hartford HealthCare Women’s Championship is back for its fourth year and officially in full swing at the Golf Club of Avon. Karen Goyette, Executive Vice President and Chie…
DiMe launches initiative to build operational AI governance tools
With the support and expertise of Qualified Health, FDA and 30 healthcare organizations and tech companies, the Digital Medicine Society says it will release tools that enable broader adoption of artificial intelligence as they are created.
Automated Neurofeedback: Rewiring the Future of Mental Health Care
Mental health and addiction disorders continue to rise across the United States, affecting veterans, adolescents, families, first responders, and entire communities. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, nearly half of individuals with a substance use disorder also experience a co-occurring mental health condition. At the same time, healthcare systems are struggling with workforce ...
DiMe launches Operationalizing AI Governance in Healthcare to give health systems and developers practical tools for responsible AI deployment
/PRNewswire/ -- The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) today announced the launch of Operationalizing AI Governance in Healthcare, a new initiative to help health...
Munson Army Health Center Open House: Discover Your Medical Home at Fort Leavenworth
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas -- Whether you're new to Fort Leavenworth or have been part of our community for years, we invite you to join us for the Munson Army Health Center Open House, Wednesday, Aug. 12. Stop by anytime from 1 to 3 p.m. to meet the healthcare professionals who support Soldiers, families, retirees and other eligible beneficiaries. Learn about the many services available to help you stay healthy, mission ready and informed.
Future Healthcare Professionals Explore Careers at Health Careers Institute
Illinois high school students learn alongside MWU student mentors on the Downers Grove Campus
Holland & Knight Health Dose: July 21, 2026 | Insights
U.S. Congress races toward the August 2026 recess as lawmakers advance healthcare, FDA and CMS priorities, appropriations, transparency measures and reimbursement policy.
CBO investigating feasibility of using healthcare fraud savings to fund Trump’s war
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is looking into the effectiveness of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ crackdown on waste and abuse in safety net healthcare programs, and whether the efforts could effectively generate tax revenue the government could then spend elsewhere.
How the feds' healthcare grants could affect Idaho education: Three examples
Idaho has $186 million in federal rural grants to parcel out by the end of October. Workforce development is a “huge part” of the mix, Department of Health and Welfare Director Juliet Charron told EdNews in a recent interview.
Abacus Health Solutions Named Preferred Vendor of American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration
Abacus Health Solutions, a leader in chronic disease management solutions, has been selected to join the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration Preferred Partner Program (AP3), a trusted network of vetted organizations serving healthcare employers nationwide.
Why Hybrid Healthcare Is a Business Imperative for Employers in Nevada
The Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website founded in 2017 by veteran political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston. The site and its supporting channels are focused on ethical, unbiased and transparent journalism. In general, we aim to gather and disseminate important public information and increase civic engagement.
Why Hybrid Healthcare Is a Business Imperative for Employers in Nevada
The Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website founded in 2017 by veteran political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston. The site and its supporting channels are focused on ethical, unbiased and transparent journalism. In general, we aim to gather and disseminate important public information and increase civic engagement.
Local food policy panel seeks two new members with healthcare backgrounds
The commission is designed to integrate the public and private sectors into an effort to improve food availability.
NEW NFIB REPORT: Texas Small Businesses Report Insurance Challenges Five Points Worse Than National Average
State-specific report finds insurance affordability and availability concerns are five points worse in Texas than across the country
SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS AND MUSC HEALTH ANNOUNCE EXTENSION OF PARTNERSHIP
The South Carolina Stingrays and MUSC Health announced today that they will extend their partnership as the team’s official Healthcare, Hospital and Sports Medicine Provider.
Wisconsin Health Executive Thomas Westrick to join Morgridge board
Thomas Westrick, a Milwaukee-based veteran executive who most recently led GE Healthcare’s Patient Care Solutions segment, has been elected to the Morgridge Institute for Research Board of Trustees.
Netflix actress, model plead guilty to $3.4M Medicaid fraud scheme
The unusual defendants were swept up as part of a larger investigation into healthcare fraud in the Minnesota housing services program. An alleged third co-conspirator has pleaded not guilty and will take her chances at a jury trial.
Kansas Health Science University Granted Accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Meeting Rigorous Quality Assurance Standards
Wichita, Kan., July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kansas Health Science University (KHSU) has been granted accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), a significant milestone in the school’s mission to produce forward-thinking, empathetic healthcare leaders. WSCUC is an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The agency’s outcomes-focused accreditation supports institutions in building and sustaining innovative educational programs
Conversation With: Dr. Nagaraj Kikkeri, Hinkapin Health
The founder and CEO shares why she thinks healthcare pricing remains broken, what employers are demanding these day, and why compassion over cost should shape the industry's future.
Healthcare discrimination leads many Minnesotans to delay or avoid care
Findings from a Minnesota survey show that nearly half of the survey participants experienced healthcare discrimination.
Health tech firm Craneware says customer and staff data stolen in cyber attack
The Edinburgh-based company provides software to the US healthcare industry, including thousands of hospitals, clinics and pharmacies.