Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering at home after being hospitalized with West Nile virus
Aug 26, 2024
Dr. Anthony Fauci, who helped millions of Americans navigate the health challenges of the pandemic, is recovering at home after being hospitalized for a West Nile infection.
Almost 1 in 4 people disenrolled from Medicaid are now uninsured
Apr 12, 2024
Nearly a quarter of Americans who lost their pandemic-era Medicaid coverage say they’re now without any health insurance, a new survey finds.
Follow-up colonoscopy rate low within six months of abnormal stool test
Mar 27, 2024
A quality performance measure that tracks rates of follow-up within six months of an abnormal SBT result is feasible, valid and reliable.
HHS opens investigation into UnitedHealth cyberattack
Mar 14, 2024
Following a cyberattack on one of the nation’s largest health insurers that’s thrown healthcare payments into disarray and likely exposed reams of private patient data, the US Department of...
Position statement addresses optimal management of diabetes
Feb 21, 2024
Tools available to help healthcare providers include guided communication styles and clinical screening tools for psychosocial conditions.
New side effects reported for GLP-1 RA weight-loss drugs
Jan 05, 2024
The FDA is investigating reports of hair loss, aspiration and suicidal thoughts among people taking the medications.
Unique workplace concerns tied to health worker depression, anxiety during pandemic
Oct 25, 2023
Associations were seen for working on the hospital unit, mood disturbances and sleep disturbances with depression and anxiety.
CDC relaxes COVID-19 vaccination rules for foreign travelers
Apr 28, 2023
Another federal agency, the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, announced that healthcare workers would be considered “fully vaccinated” with the one bivalent dose.
Investments needed to meet demand for home care workforce
Apr 24, 2023
The home care workforce increased from 2008 to 2013, but growth slowed from 2013 to 2019 while demand increased continuously.
Eli Lilly to slash insulin prices, cap monthly out-of-pocket costs at $35
Mar 01, 2023
The company will cut its list price for Humalog 100 units/mL starting in the fourth quarter of 2023.