To tackle costs, lawmakers weigh curbs on provider consolidation
Provider consolidation was tip of the tongue Wednesday during a hearing that sat hospital and physician association leaders across from...
Key Global Health Positions and Officials in the U.S. Government
WHITE HOUSE/EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT National Security Advisor/Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, National Security Council (NSC)...
Could Your Persistent Cough Be Lung Cancer? Warning Signs to Know
Most people develop a cough when they have a cold, flu, or throat infection. In many cases, the cough goes...
Prime Healthcare’s Illinois hospitals may exit BCBSIL’s network
Prime Healthcare recently sought to reassure many of its Illinois patients after they received a notice that its hospitals and...
5 Key Facts About Medicaid Prescription Drugs
Medicaid is the primary program providing comprehensive health and long-term care to low-income people, including access to prescription drugs to treat acute problems...
When an AI Explanation Makes the Diagnosis Feel Settled Too Soon
In everyday clinical practice, things rarely arrive with clear explanations. A patient comes in tired, losing weight, and sleeping poorly....
Amazon’s move to get out ahead in health AI agent race
In January, Amazon launched an agentic health AI assistant for One Medical members and the tech giant is now expanding...
Most Medicare Beneficiaries Affected by Plan Terminations in 2025 Have Robust Medicare Advantage Options in 2026
After years of rapid increases, Medicare Advantage enrollment growth slowed in 2025, a trend that continued in 2026. The number...
Eczema Throwing a Tantrum? Here’s How to Calm Your Skin Down
Imagine waking up feeling completely fine. Your skin feels calm, and you may even forget you have eczema. Then suddenly,...
Columbia releases independent report on doctor’s sex abuse
Columbia University and its Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) outlined this week the corrective actions it is implementing, including...
