Human trafficking: It can happen to anyone
(Source – news.va.gov) January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking
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Emerging Health Issues
Senate committee launches bipartisan investigation into private equity ownership of hospitals
(By Brittany Trang for STAT) The two leaders of the Senate Budget Committee on Thursday launched a bipartisan investigation into
Read MoreDesperate Families Search for Affordable Home Care
(By Reed Abelson, The New York Times – KFF Health News project) It’s a good day when Frank Lee, a
Read MoreHospitals worry the plans are going to skirt federal regulations in reviewing hospital admissions
The American Hospital Association and the Federation of American Hospitals have voiced their concerns to the Centers for Medicare and
Read MoreBipartisan anger over Medicare Advantage denials on the rise
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Concerns about Medicare Advantage denials are on the rise in Washington, Politico reported
Read MoreA new study says the global toll of lead exposure is even worse than we thought
By Nicole Estvanik Taylor on November 20, 2023 for NPR On the World Health Organization’s list of 10 chemicals of major
Read MoreCare quality affected by drug, equipment shortages, survey says
(By Ashleigh Hollowell for Becker’s Hospital Review) Ongoing drug shortages throughout the last year in many cases have forced healthcare
Read MoreAI could help doctors make better diagnoses
(By Craig LeMoult for NPR) With artificial intelligence seemingly working its way into every technology out there, one area where
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence May Influence Whether You Can Get Pain Medication
(By Andy Miller and Sam Whitehead for KFF Health News) Elizabeth Amirault had never heard of a Narx Score. But
Read MoreUnderstanding the Role of the FTC, DOJ, and States in Challenging Anticompetitive Practices Of Hospitals and Other Health Care Providers
(By Scott Hulver and Zachary Levinson for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Aug 07, 2023) Policymakers and the media have been
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