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Mille Lacs Health System on brink of closure: Medicare owes $3M, UCare owes $1M
Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia is facing a $4 million shortfall and may have to close soon.
Meet Lankenau Medical Center's new president, who hopes to inspire other women in health care
Panicking scientists, canceled experiments: Federal funding cuts turn research dean to crisis management specialist
Fielding frantic faculty emails and panicked texts was not how I had hoped my 2025 would begin. Little did I imagine that my role as a research dean at a medical school would be taken over by navigating ...
When health data lives everywhere: Rethinking privacy outside the EHR
Health privacy risks now extend far beyond medical records governed by HIPAA.
Mount Sinai Health System Collaborates with OpenEvidence to Provide Evidence-Based Knowledge Within Electronic Medical Record
Collaboration extends access to all clinical users, including nurses and pharmacists
Cardinal Health recognized by industry peers for leadership in supplier transparency and resiliency
Recognition from Healthcare Industry Resilience Collaborative (HIRC) based on healthcare providers’ nominations. Our Global Medical Products and Distribution (GMPD) business was presented with...
Sacramento’s Sutter Health settles feds’ drug violations probe at two facilities
Investigators found hundreds of violations at Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento and a surgical center in Fairfield.
Arizona State coach Randy Bennett dealing with 'health situation'
New Arizona State coach Randy Bennett had to reschedule his introductory news conference Monday as he's dealing with an undisclosed medical issue.
Rochester Regional Health announces change of leadership
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM)— Dr. Robert Mayo is retiring as Rochester Regional Health's chief medical officer.
UT Health San Antonio practices earn top spots in 2026 YourSA Readers’ Choice Awards - UT Health San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio has been recognized as a regional leader in healthcare, ranking in first place across numerous specialties in the 2026 YourSA San Antonio Express-News Readers’ Choice Awards. These top rankings span UT Health San Antonio’s medical group, orthopaedics, dentistry, asthma and allergy, ophthalmology, pediatrics and primary care practices — underscoring the community’s trust […]
1% of health insurance tax could fund medical education amid Idaho doctor shortage
Idaho lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to create a dedicated funding stream for medical education as the state faces a doctor shortage.Senate Bill 1420
Head of Colorado’s Medicaid program resigns as state Senate was preparing to take “no confidence” vote
Kim Bimestefer’s resignation comes as the state Medicaid program has dealt with billing mistakes and scrutiny over past spending
What do you want to know about beta-blockers?
For decades, beta-blockers have been commonly prescribed as a standard treatment for adults who have had heart attacks with no complications and many people continue the medications for life. But a growing body of research has begun to question that approach.
CMMI Launches ASPIRE Children’s Health Model
The model aims to improve whole-person care for children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program who have complex medical and behavioral needs.
Under fire from legislators and critics, Colorado’s top Medicaid official resigns
Kim Bimestefer resigned Monday as Colorado’s top Medicaid official, stepping down just as a bipartisan bloc of state senators prepared to formally urge Gov. Jared Polis to remove her over what they called years of mismanagement, waste and costly errors inside the state’s largest agency. In her resignation statement released by the governor’s office, Bimestefer […]
Helen H. Hobbs, M.D., honored for innovation in cardiovascular science
Helen H. Hobbs, M.D., Professor in the Eugene McDermott Center for Human Growth and Development and of Internal Medicine and Molecular Genetics at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Valentin Fuster Award for Innovation in Science by the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
Cardiac Electrophysiology Expertise Now Offered at UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Fort Smith
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Health Heart Center now offers comprehensive cardiology services at the UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Fort Smith. The services are provided by cardiologists Subodh R. Devabhaktuni, M.D., Risheek Kaul, M.D., and Paul Mounsey, M.D., Ph.D. Cardiology services…
After a heart attack, beta-blockers are often a lifelong medicine. Maybe they shouldn’t be
For decades, surviving a heart attack has come with a lifelong prescription: Stay on medications called beta-blockers to help protect your heart. But doctors are taking a closer look at whether long-term beta-blocker use is really necessary, especially beyond the first year of recovery.
PAVmed Provides Business Update and Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
/PRNewswire/ -- PAVmed Inc. (NASDAQ: PAVM) ("PAVmed" or the "Company"), a diversified commercial-stage medical technology company, operating in the medical...
Medical mover MedSpeed brings on new CFO
Finance and strategy executive Ross Lieb is joining health care logistics company MedSpeed as chief financial officer.
“Don’t take me to the hospital”: Undocumented immigrants in Texas are delaying medical care
Since Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas hospitals to start asking patients for their citizenship status in November 2024, reported visits by undocumented immigrants have dropped.
States pay Deloitte, others millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
She owed her insurer a nickel, so it canceled her coverage
When medical bills started rolling in, a teacher’s aide wondered why her insurance suddenly wasn’t covering them.
Health care jobs growth is stagnating at the biggest for-profit firms
Major health insurers are trimming jobs, and Medicaid cuts could soon force hospitals to lay off workers.
CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
Permanent Medicare Telehealth Expansion: Provisions, Status, Stakeholders & Pennsylvania Implications
THE POLICY PROGNOSIS | Health Supply Chains Are Understudied, Limiting Focus on Patients
Previously, this column has scrutinized the lack of accountability in hospital systems, health insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their negotiators for raising U.S. health care costs. However, far more financial incentives exist to overcharge consumers for medications and services, and scarcely discussed negotiators may be taking revenues at every stage of...
Trump’s hunt for undocumented Medicaid enrollees yields few violators
The Trump administration sent states the names of hundreds of thousands of Medicaid enrollees with orders to determine whether they were ineligible based on immigration status.
Scientists shocked to find lab gloves may be skewing microplastics data
Scientists may have been unknowingly inflating microplastics pollution estimates, and the surprising source could be their own lab gloves. A University of Michigan study found that common nitrile and latex gloves release tiny particles called stearates, which closely resemble microplastics and can contaminate samples during testing. In some cases, this led to wildly exaggerated results, forcing researchers to track down the unexpected culprit.
WHO says another health worker killed in Lebanon; IDF has accused Hezbollah of using medical facilities as cover
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Oliver Bearman health update after monster 50G Japanese GP crash
Oliver Bearman was taken to the medical centre following a huge crash in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Becker's Hospital Review lists 22 strong health systems, St. Elizabeth is only Kentucky hospital included
Staff report Becker’s Hospital Review has listed 22 health systems with strong operational metrics and solid financial positions, according to reports from credit rating agencies, Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service released in 2026. Included in the list is St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood which has an “AA” rating and stable outlook with Fitch....
Indian Health Service is digging out of decades-old construction backlog for medical buildings
A recent $1B pledge from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could help the agency chip away at a construction backlog
‘No kings, just vaccines!’: demonstrators gather at NIH headquarters to protest against cuts to medical research
Protesters decried Trump administration healthcare policies and direction of HHS under leadership of RFK Jr
10 Million Grill Brushes Recalled Over Concerns About Loose Bristles Being Ingested
In at least five cases, customers sought medical attention to remove bristles “from their digestive tract or throat,” a federal agency said.
Rochelle Aytes Speaks Out After Shocking ‘Watson’ Cancellation
Aytes explained to the medical drama’s devotees that it’s not all bad news.
Mental Health Workers Fight for AI Protections in California
In Northern California, 2,400 mental health providers went on strike earlier this month against medical giant Kaiser Permanente. A major point of contention is Kaiser’s efforts to replace human-provided mental health care with artificial intelligence.
The experimental drug transforming weight loss, retatrutide
Here’s how retatrutide works and how it differs from existing weight management medications.
Dumped by insurance plans, millions of seniors scramble for health coverage
Elderly people are forced to hunt for options when Medicare Advantage plans withdraw from unprofitable markets.
Recovery advocates warn against bill to repeal COVID-era flexibilities
In 2024, HHS published a final rule that it said would expand access to medications for addiction treatment and reduce transportation barriers.
Mystery medical episode that left astronaut unable to speak shows one of NASA's biggest risks as moon missions ramp up
Veteran astronaut Michael Fincke's sudden medical emergency aboard the ISS is a stark reminder that, as NASA pushes toward long-term lunar missions, astronaut health remains one of spaceflight's biggest unknowns.
‘Families not Politics’ coalition launches to oppose Colorado ballot measures targeting transgender minors
Advocacy organizations in Colorado have launched a campaign opposing two November ballot measures that would regulate transgender minors’ participation in school sports and access to certain medical procedures, setting the stage for a statewide debate over youth policy and parental decision‑making. Dubbed “Families Not Politics,” the coalition was established to “defend the freedoms, privacy, and […]
2026 REDCap Fest recordings available online
Videos and slides from REDCap Fest 2026, held online March 4-6, are available for viewing by members of the Vanderbilt and Meharry Medical College community.
Vanderbilt Lung Transplant Program sets new record
The Vanderbilt Transplant Center is now the second largest lung transplant center in the United States by volume, with 149 lung transplants in 2025, the most ever in one year at Vanderbilt Health. The Vanderbilt Lung Transplant Program leads the nation in organ preservation and regeneration and is among the best in long-term outcomes, demonstrating the success of the interdisciplinary team in caring for these complex patients. Several features make the program unique in the United States, said Konrad Hoetzenecker, MD, PhD, professor of Thoracic Surgery and surgical director of the Vanderbilt Lung Transplant Program. Vanderbilt serves as a “second opinion center” and accepts most complex candidates that are turned down by other centers due to increased perioperative risk. This includes patients over 70 years old, patients requiring combined procedures with their transplant, multiorgan transplantations and sensitized patients (individuals who have pre-formed anti-HLA antibodies who are at higher risk for complications). The expertise and excellent outcomes have attracted patients far beyond the borders of Tennessee; almost half of Vanderbilt Health’s lung transplant recipients come from out of state. “Another unique feature is our minimally invasive transplant program,” Hoetzenecker said. “By using distinct surgical instruments and techniques, the incisions can be kept as small as 7 to 8 centimeters, which results in better healing, less pain and faster recovery. “This minimally invasive approach is embedded in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol, a multimodal, evidence-based perioperative care pathway designed to reduce surgical stress, minimize complications and speed up recovery. Our unique ERAS protocol, by a dedicated interdisciplinary approach, aims to improve recovery after lung transplant and reduce ICU and hospital stay.” The lung transplant program recently celebrated a milestone — 1,000 lung transplants since the program began in 1990. “This significant achievement reflects the concerted effort of a multidisciplinary collaboration by the Departments of Thoracic Surgery, Medicine, Anesthesiology and Critical Care,” said David Erasmus, MD, associate professor of Medicine and medical director of Vanderbilt Lung Transplant. Lung transplants have been attempted since the 1960s, but they were largely unsuccessful until the 1980s, when surgical techniques were refined and new antirejection drugs proved effective. Patient outcomes steadily improved from the 1990s to the present. Vanderbilt’s fourth lung transplant recipient in 1990, Pam Everett, is the longest-living, single-lung transplant known in the world, recently celebrating 35 years since her transplant. The Vanderbilt Lung Transplant surgical team is led by Hoetzenecker and Caitlin Demarest, MD, PhD, the surgical director and associate surgical director of the Vanderbilt Lung Transplant program. Erasmus is the medical director of Vanderbilt Lung Transplant along with Anil Trindade, MD, associate medical director and associate professor of Medicine.
Lymphatic massages are trendy, but are they for you? What experts say.
Lymphatic massages are all the rage in wellness communities. But medical experts warn that not everyone should be getting them.
Rural Missourians far more likely to be uninsured than urban residents
Rural Missourians rely more on Medicaid but are still more likely to be uninsured than urban Missourians, as lack of employer coverage and access barriers take hold across the state.
Health-Care Costs Are Forcing Terrible Trade-Offs
Earlier this month, as I waited to pick up a prescription at my local CVS, I watched a man leave without his elderly father’s medication. The pharmacist had tried several tricks to lower the cost. It wasn’t enough. When the man heard the bottom line, he stuffed his hands in his pockets and, after a long, awkward silence, walked away.
Emotions in Motion: How Movement May Signal Mental Health Issues
Biomedical engineering senior Ian Y. Kim wears a motion capture suit during an experiment in the Neuromuscular and Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Lab at UT Dallas. New University of Texas at Dallas research shows the potential for detecting mental health disorders by analyzing the way a person moves. Using 3D motion capture and machine-learning models, researchers were […]
As political pressure mounts, medical school accreditor drops requirement to teach about health equity
The leading medical school accreditation body in the U.S. has removed language from its standards requiring schools to teach about health inequities
Future physicians need more nutrition education — but not of the MAHA variety
Credible nutrition educators and scientists need to be closely involved as medical schools add more instruction on nutrition.
Medical Tourism Is Becoming A Multi-Billion Dollar Business
The industry is expected to reach a market size of nearly $140 billion by 2032.
Old Astria Health Medical Center converting to behavioral health facility
The building formerly as the Astria Regional Medical Center has been sold, with construction of an assisted living center at the site will begin soon.The buildi
Kennedy, Oz announce new health care advisory committee
The Health and Human Services Department (HHS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Thursday announced the formation of a new expert advisory panel that will make recommendations…
Sensitive patient health information leaked in Texas third-party software breach
Multiple Texas home health care providers are notifying patients of a data breach at Doctor Alliance, a third-party software platform, that exposed sensitive medical and personal information.
Trump admin opens investigations into race in admissions at 3 medical schools
President Donald Trump has been ramping up scrutiny of universities he decries as overrun by liberal influence.
Kim Reynolds signs law hiking tax on private insurers to fund Medicaid
The Iowa law raises taxes on private health insurance providers, known as HMOs, to bring in funds to shore up a deficit in Iowa's Medicaid budget.
Virginia Department of Health Honors Virginia Medical Reserve Corps Program - Virginia Department of Health
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 25, 2026 Media Contact: Brookie Crawford, brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov Virginia Department of Health Honors Virginia Medical Reserve Corps Program Awards for Volunteers, Partners for E.P.I.C Work RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) presented four E.P.I.C. (Engage, Partner, Innovate & Champion) Awards to recognize Virginia health districts and partners for […]
How the youngest female CEO in the Fortune 500 navigates political turmoil
Sarah London is leading Centene through political challenges like Medicaid cuts.
Data show people racing to chatbots for health advice
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: More people use chatbots for health advice, a health AI startup raises $125 million, and all about deepfaked medical images.
Letter | Abused Ridglan dogs are not good for science
Dear Editor: I am a professor and data scientist with over 25 years of experience in biomedical data collection and analysis, including studies that employ animal models for research. The
Group floats ‘Medicare by Choice’ as a Democratic health care alternative
A coalition of former congressional staffers and federal health leaders is putting forward a health care policy proposal around which it hopes Democrats will coalesce ahead of the 2028 campaign, a …
Cuban Patients Are Dying Because of U.S. Blockade, Doctors Say
Cuban health care was once the pride of the island. Now the U.S. oil blockade is upending even basic medical care.
Democrats hope GOP health care cuts will put Alaska, and the Senate, in play
Republican Dan Sullivan lost a bid to stave off Medicaid cuts last year and is now facing a barrage of critical ads.
Resistance movement: how a play about penicillin brought the arts, science and politics together
Championed by a former chief medical officer, Lifeline is both a musical following Alexander Fleming’s discovery of the first antibiotic and a warning about the threat of superbugs in the present day
Menopause hormone therapy treatments would be covered by health insurance under Ohio bill
Ohio Democratic lawmakers want menopause hormone therapy treatments covered by health insurance and Medicaid.
'No good choice' for GPs as child mental health demand 'skyrockets'
GP says long waits for support mean some doctors feel forced to prescribe medication outside of guidelines.
Indian Health Service is digging out of decades-old construction backlog for medical buildings
The U.S. agency that provides healthcare to Native Americans has a facilities problem.
Contract dispute could push White River Medical Center out-of-network with UnitedHealthcare
The city of Batesville is facing a looming healthcare crisis.A contract dispute between the White River Medical Center and the private insurance giant UnitedHe
PhysioNet as a global platform for biomedical research
Nature Health - Twenty-five years after its first public repository was established, the PhysioNet resource for biomedical and clinical data has enabled tens of thousands of research papers....
Tulsa students advance to state science fair with research on health and technology
Three Tulsa students are heading to the Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair after earning top honors at regionals, presenting research on medication safety and hearing loss among young people.
Aspen Medical Care joins Aspen Valley Health Primary Care
Aspen Valley Health has announced that Aspen Medical Care, a long-standing independent primary care practice serving the Roaring Fork Valley since 1997, will become part of its Primary Care network.
Kootenai Health Breaks Ground on Prairie Medical Campus
Kootenai Health Breaks Ground on Prairie Medical Campus, Expanding Access to Care for a Growing Region Post Falls, Idaho — Kootenai Health, in partnership with MultiCare Health System, marked a major milestone in regional health care with the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Prairie Medical Campus, a transformative, multiphase medical development designed to expand access to […]
Vandalia Health restructuring, eliminating north/south regions; Goldberg out
Changes come with President and CEO David Ramsey set to retire and anticipated impact from Medicaid changes.
PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Tours Atlantic Health’s Newton Medical Center
Above: Congressman Gottheimer Tours Newton Medical Center NEWTON, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) toured Atlantic Health System’s Newton Medical Center and met with hospital leadership to discuss improving access to health care, supporting our health care workers, and ensuring New Jersey families continue to receive the high-quality care they deserve. During the visit, Gottheimer […]
Thousands could lose their Medicaid in Kansas City, health leaders are calling for action
They fear people will be kicked off coverage next year when a federal law requiring work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks kicks in.
Going into the community to bring down high BP
Rush University Medical Center, the AMA and others combine efforts to address hypertension. Find out how.
@memgrizz today announced the following medical …
@memgrizz today announced the following medical …
Bioresorbable microneedles track organ health
Nature Reviews Bioengineering - An article in Nature Biomedical Engineering reports a bioresorbable flexible microneedle sensor array for continuous monitoring of organ function for at least 7...
'The Pitt' Star Noah Wyle Talks Universal Health Coverage, Season 3
The hit drama took the London spotlight ahead of the U.K. launch of HBO Max, as Wyle shared how his years of TV doc experience helped when the producer of 'KPop Demon Hunters' needed a medical hand this awards season.
Florida company suspended over ‘threat’ to public health and welfare
The company handled claims for Medicare Advantage patients, many of whom have chronic or special needs.
Accelerating Innovative and Effective Pediatric Health Care Delivery Systems: Interventions and Value-Based Care Models for Children with Chronic Health Conditions and Complex Social Needs
Children, youth, and families have unique health needs, which set the foundation for health across the life course; chronic conditions now affect nearly one in three U.S. children, with disproportionate prevalence in those enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP.
The politics of public health from Obamacare to COVID
The last three presidents — Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Donald Trump — have all had to deal with health care in America. And along the way, they've clashed with how politics works in Washington D.C. This created today’s environment where the understanding of science is scorned, medical disinformation thrives and creating a nation unprepared for the next health crisis.
Nine Brody School of Medicine students match to ECU Health for residency training
Fourth-year medical students from the Brody School of Medicine learned where they will take on residency during Match Day.
Lowndes County leaders cut ribbon on medical, mental health jail expansion
The new facility includes 60 cells with a total of 90 beds, according to the county.
Inside the DOCS Community Health Leadership Conference at the Miller School of Medicine
Medical students at the Miller School lead the DOCS Community Health Leadership Conference, showcasing student‑run projects.
Buzzy AI doctor startup raises funds, will meet FDA
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: AI doctor startup raises fresh capital, and what Medicare chief Chris Klomp said at STAT Summit.
Louisiana mourns loss of health care pioneer Ruth Kennedy
Ruth Kennedy, former Medicaid Director for the Louisiana Department of Health, passed away on March 20 after dedicating over 40 years to expanding health care access in the state.
ENvue Medical Expands Presence within a Major Michigan Health System and Grows U.S. Hospital Footprint to 39
Premier 714-bed teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center purchases ENvue™ Navigation Platform system and feeding tubesTYLER, Texas, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ENvue Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: FEED) (“ENvue,” “ENvue Medical” or the “Company”), a medical technology company specializing in the advancement of intelligent, non-invasive solutions for enteral care across clinical and home care settings, today announced a purchase of the ENvue™ Navigation Platform and feeding tubes by a premier t
It’s not just vaccines: Parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns
Doctors across the nation are alarmed that skepticism fueled by rising anti-science sentiment and medical mistrust is increasingly reaching beyond vaccines to other proven, routine, preventive care for babies.
UCLA Health podcast shines a light on colorectal cancer prevention, early detection and rising risks
UCLA Health's podcast episode on colorectal cancer, featuring Dr. Eve Glazier, Katie Couric and Dr. Fola May, highlights the critical need for prevention and early detection amid rising risks, particularly among younger adults. The discussion focuses on cancer screening, lifestyle modifications and advocacy to reduce the incidence of this disease.
On 16th anniversary of Affordable Care Act, Va.'s federal lawmakers and health leaders weigh risks
Virginia's Democratic federal lawmakers and health care providers met in Hampton Roads to discuss lapsed parts of the ACA program and steep cuts to Medicaid funding.
Stopping GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic erodes heart health benefits quickly, new study finds
Stopping GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic quickly erodes heart protection, with two years off the medication raising cardiovascular risk by 22%, a new study finds.
Demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, and not just for weight loss
Use of blockbuster anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound is growing, with about 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. saying they currently take the medications.
After patient deaths, Idaho budget committee approves restoring cut Medicaid mental health programs
The Idaho Legislature will consider restoring mental health programs the state cut to comply with the governor’s order for budget cuts.
How Health Care Workers Use Medical Manikins
Medical manikns help health care workers learn how to handle fast-changing and complex scenarios.
Across Tanzania, Medical Refrigerators Preserve Life and Health for Kids with Diabetes
The technology Tanzania’s children with diabetes needed most urgently wasn’t a cutting-edge treatment. It was refrigeration. Local public health clinics across Tanzania provide monthly checkups for…
New York approves cannabis for anxiety. Science says it may not help
A Lancet Psychiatry study found no evidence cannabinoids treat anxiety, PTSD. In NY, any practitioner can certify a patient for medical cannabis for any condition they deem appropriate.