When Oliver Robinson left The Priory, a private mental health facility where he was treated for depression and addiction between 2019 and 2022, he felt he had exhausted conventional treatment options. At first, he was able to find relief elsewhere with a new type of prescription. However, when he took his own life in November … Read more
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that it is rescinding its 2024 reorganization. (1) The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) will be renamed the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ASTP/ONC), headed by the Assistant Secretary … Read more
For stock investors, it’s worth hunting for bargains in any sector. Healthcare certainly qualifies these days. of S&P Composite 1500 Healthcare Over the past year, the index has only risen slightly compared to nearly 12% growth in the broader multisector S&P500 index. There are many discount healthcare stocks with potential. Let’s take a look at … Read more
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has clearly changed the world, but not all uses of AI have necessarily made the world a better place. In fact, a recent PwC study found that 56% of CEOs are yet to see significant benefits from their AI investments. But if there’s one area where artificial intelligence has … Read more
listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations may occur. We work with our partners to continually review and improve our results. The state is changing the role of midwives to expand services and increase recruitment. The bill introduced earlier this month would expand … Read more
DES MOINES, Iowa (Iowa Capital Dispatch) – A wrongful death lawsuit against a Des Moines hospital alleges a pattern of failing to stabilize patients in the emergency room and provide timely treatment. The estate of late Ankeny man Stephen Riker is suing Central Iowa Hospital Corp., which does business as UnityPoint Health Des Moines Iowa … Read more
The Colorado secretary of state’s office, which oversees the state’s Medicaid program, abruptly announced her resignation Monday as the state Senate prepares to consider a no-confidence motion against her. The Colorado Sun has obtained a resolution criticizing Kim Bimestefer, one of the longest-serving officials in Gov. Jared Polis’ cabinet. “We, the Colorado Senate, recognize that … Read more
A panel of experts on Monday presented a 66-point plan aimed at lowering the health insurance premiums that a growing number of Germans have to pay into the health insurance system. Germany’s health care system is one of the most expensive in the world, with state health insurance companies alone spending around 1 billion euros … Read more