<ѻý>Washington State Hospitalists Set to Unionizeѻý> First physician union to earn joint-employer status May 30, 2024
<ѻý>PA Killed in Crossfire; Doc Gets 4 Years for Insider Trading; Wrongful Death Suitѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts May 30, 2024
<ѻý>Lab-Grown Meat Isn't on Store Shelves Yet, but Some States Have Already Banned Itѻý> Backers of bans want to protect farmers and are concerned about safety for consumers May 30, 2024
<ѻý>Nurse Fired After Gaza Comments; Sedative-Laced Drugs; 4 Million Chickens Killedѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 30, 2024
<ѻý>The Sickening Reality of 'White' Beauty Standardsѻý> From hair straighteners to racial surgery, the physical and emotional harm runs deep May 29, 2024
<ѻý>Changes to Liver Transplant Policy Increased Costs in Vulnerable Areasѻý> Hospital costs increased 12% in low-income areas vs 5.1% in high-income areas May 29, 2024
<ѻý>Company Warned Over Atypical Fat-Derived Stem Cell Productѻý> Stromal vascular fraction isn't usually sourced from donors May 29, 2024
<ѻý>Doc Accused of Faking Cancer Dx; Out-of-Hospital C-Sections; Forced Sterilizations?ѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations May 29, 2024
<ѻý>Time for Employers to Take the Reins on Employee Healthcareѻý> One Florida hotelier serves as an excellent model for achieving value and improving outcomes May 29, 2024
<ѻý>Noise and Air Pollution Linked to Mental Health Conditions in Young Peopleѻý> Exposure to common air pollutants during pregnancy was associated with greater odds of depression May 28, 2024
<ѻý>Some Families With Private Health Insurance Still Need Financial Help, Study Saysѻý> Lower-income families spend one-fourth of their post-subsistence income on healthcare needs May 28, 2024
<ѻý>For Cancer Patients Facing Infertility, Access to IVF Is Paramountѻý> Legislation can ensure all health insurance plans provide coverage May 28, 2024
<ѻý>FDA Urged to Relax Tissue Donation Restrictions for Gay, Bisexual Menѻý> Advocates say policy should be based on individualized risk assessments, "not historic bias" May 28, 2024
<ѻý>Efforts to Draft an International Pandemic Treaty Falterѻý> Countries unable to agree on how to respond to next global emergency May 28, 2024
<ѻý>Are We Desensitized to Fire Alarms in the Hospital?ѻý> We hear them and see them, but we often don't react to them May 26, 2024
<ѻý>Clues From Bird Flu's Ground Zero on Dairy Farms in the Texas Panhandleѻý> Why did it take so long to recognize the virus on high-tech farms in the world's richest country? May 25, 2024
<ѻý>Knowledge Is Power: Will AI Democratize Medicine?ѻý> An adapted excerpt from the new book, ChatGPT, MD May 25, 2024
<ѻý>Is $10 the Best BetterHelp Could Do for Violating Patient Privacy?ѻý> The paltry settlement emphasizes the need for stronger data privacy protections May 23, 2024
<ѻý>Can Medicare Money Protect Doctors From Abortion Crimes? It Has Worked Before.ѻý> Idaho abortion ruling may depend on federal spending power shielding doctors from state charges May 23, 2024
<ѻý>Doc Wins $14M Discrimination Case; $10M Malpractice Award; Nurse Impersonatorsѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts May 23, 2024
<ѻý>House Members Question FDA Officials on Lab-Developed Tests, Missed Deadlinesѻý> Agency official also seeks Congress's help with preventing device shortages May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Nutrition Experts Call on Congress to Advance 'Food Is Medicine' Movementѻý> Produce prescriptions, medically tailored meals improve quality of life, cut costs, they say May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Hospital Patient Finally Discharged After More Than 3 Yearsѻý> Many behavioral health patients don't need medical care, but no step-down facility will take them May 22, 2024
<ѻý>No One Is Happy With Texas Medical Board's Proposed Abortion Guidanceѻý> Board initially resisted calls to issue guidance on how to interpret state's new laws May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Quiet End to Doc's Sexual Assault Case; PFAS Whistleblower; Senior Site Questionedѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Imagine What EHR Interoperability Could Do for Healthcareѻý> Connected systems would benefit patients and clinicians alike May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Senators Mull Ways to Stop Patent 'Abuse' by Pharma Companiesѻý> Manufacturers of brand-name drugs will try every tack to delay generic entry, experts say May 21, 2024
<ѻý>What's Driving Healthcare Consolidation? The Answer May Surprise Youѻý> To compete with big health systems, small providers have to get bigger, expert says May 21, 2024
<ѻý>NEJM Rescinds Embargo Policy Barring Physician-Focused Publicationsѻý> Change follows a campaign by the Association of Health Care Journalists May 21, 2024
<ѻý>Senate Paper Mulls Options for Fixing Physician Pay in Fee-for-Service Medicareѻý> Regular inflation updates, getting rid of MIPS among the ideas discussed May 20, 2024
<ѻý>FTC Oversight of Pharmaceutical Sector 'Minimal' Over Last 20-Plus Yearsѻý> The agency pursued a handful of actions per year, allowed 61 of 62 mergers it challenged May 20, 2024
<ѻý>Revisiting 'Left Without Being Seen' Metrics in the EDѻý> The current system drives problematic decisions regarding how care is allocated May 20, 2024
<ѻý>Lung Function Tests: End of Racial Adjustments Could Have Wide Impactѻý> Millions in the U.S. may be reclassified, changing work eligibility, disability compensation May 20, 2024
<ѻý>Measles Is Preventable. How Did the World End Up Back Here?ѻý> Health professionals must encourage vaccination and fight misinformation May 19, 2024
<ѻý>When It Comes to Preventive Health, Play the Long Gameѻý> Proposed budget scoring legislation can boost disease prevention and drive cost savings May 18, 2024
<ѻý>I'm a Former Surgeon General and I Couldn't Believe My $10k Medical Billѻý> Everyone must be able to access necessary care without fear of financial ruin May 17, 2024
<ѻý>MedPod Today: RFK Jr.'s Ailments; Tenpenny Gets License Back; Shady Stem Cell Shotsѻý> ѻý reporters offer further insights into these recently covered topics May 17, 2024 podcast
<ѻý>Want to Stay Safe From Bird Flu? Cook Meat at Recommended Temperature, USDA Saysѻý> No H5N1 has been found in the meat supply, but cooking meat well would kill it if it appeared May 16, 2024
<ѻý>NFL Team Doc Pleads Guilty in Double Fatality Crash; Doc Charged in 100 MPH Crashѻý> A weekly roundup of healthcare's encounters with the courts May 16, 2024
<ѻý>Slovakian PM's Prognosis; Kate Middleton's Treatment; Drug Test Cheatingѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 16, 2024