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COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

A single word will make your doctor more likely to respond in the patient portal: study

Are you struggling to get a response from your doctor through your patient portal? A new study from Columbia University reveals that the way…
28m ago
A doctor explaining medical information on a tablet to a patient in a hospital room.
Governor Bob Ferguson at a press conference regarding the impact of federal H.R. 1 law on Washington Apple Health.
MEDICAID

Gov. Bob Ferguson targets H.R. 1 fallout for Apple Health Medicaid in executive order

Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order Thursday aimed at curbing the impacts of H.R. 1 on Washington …
2h ago
Eldon Clingan holds a letter from his insurance provider in his home in Dedham, Massachusetts.
MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM

Mass General Brigham removes Dana-Farber from its Medicare Advantage insurance network

Mass General Brigham has officially removed Dana-Farber Cancer Institute from its Medicare Advantage insurance…
6h ago
Exterior view of the UPMC Shadyside Hospital complex in Pittsburgh where the integrative medicine center is located.
UPMC

UPMC to shutter Shadyside center focused on ‘natural healing practices’

UPMC has confirmed it will shut down the Center for Integrative Medicine at Shadyside Hospital by the end of 2…
8h ago
New Jersey State Health Benefits Commission members meeting in Trenton to discuss public worker insurance premiums.
NJ GOV

N.J. public workers and taxpayers slammed with another massive increase in health premiums

New Jersey public sector workers are facing another round of significant health …
10h ago
An elderly couple sits on a couch reviewing health insurance documents while discussing their options.
HUMANA

Millions Must Switch Medicare Advantage Plans as Insurers Pull Back—What It Means for You

Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are facing a major disrupti…
11h ago
A hospital wing exterior representing the critical healthcare facilities affected by the funding shortfall.
MEDICAID

Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting this week

Texas hospitals are facing a massive financial blow as the state begins its new …
13h ago
Governor Bob Ferguson signs an executive order at a Seattle clinic to prepare for new Medicaid rules.
MEDICAID

Ferguson moves to prepare WA for looming Medicaid changes

Governor Bob Ferguson has issued an executive order aimed at mitigating the impa…
15h ago
A clinical examination of a young child in a medical office to represent pediatric health and vaccination safety.
HEALTH

‘Setup For A Disaster’: Pediatricians Predict What Will Happen If Vaccination Rates Continue To Fall

Childhood vaccination rates in the U.S. have dropped to new lows, and pediatrici…
17h ago
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks at a news conference regarding Democratic legislative goals at the Capitol.
CONGRESS

Democrats eye expanded Medicare coverage if they take U.S. House

House Democrats have begun drafting plans for significant changes to federal hea…
19h ago
Representative Rob Wittman speaking at a legislative hearing regarding health insurance policy and federal funding.
CONGRESS

Wittman voted 60 times to undo the Affordable Care Act. Then he backed extending its subsidies.

Representative Rob Wittman’s legislative record on the Affordable Care Act has c…
1d ago
A senior citizen reviewing health insurance paperwork at a wooden desk with a magnifying glass.
HUMANA

Millions Must Switch Medicare Advantage Plans as Insurers Pull Back—What It Means for You

Health insurance providers are moving to exit the Medicare Advantage market in r…
1d ago
HCA Healthcare sign outside a hospital building in Nashville, Tennessee.
HCA

HCA Healthcare announces layoffs

HCA Healthcare has confirmed a reduction in its workforce, citing rising costs a…
1d ago
CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz speaking at a press conference regarding new federal healthcare regulations.
CMS

Hospitals say coming Trump administration rules are worse than GOP's Medicaid cuts

Hospitals are currently sounding the alarm over a new set of regulations from th…
1d ago
A clinical interface showing ChatGPT connected to electronic health records for medical review and patient analysis.
OPENAI

Healthcare organizations can now connect EHR and additional industry data to ChatGPT

Healthcare organizations often struggle with information trapped in silos. Patie…
1d ago
Architectural rendering of the proposed 10-story LDS Hospital building located in downtown Salt Lake City.
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH

Intermountain Health to relocate LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City

Intermountain Health has officially confirmed plans to relocate the historic LDS…
1d ago
Rodrigo holds a photo of his daughters while recovering in a hospital bed after his release from ICE detention.
ICE

ICE hasn’t paid for detainee medical care since October. Advocates call it the ‘death policy’

Immigrants held in ICE detention centers are facing a severe medical crisis as t…
1d ago
Lionel Richie performing on stage in a concert setting before his recent health issues.
LIONEL RICHIE

Lionel Richie’s Health Situation Takes New Turn With Hospital Update — Report

Lionel Richie is currently receiving medical care after a recent health scare in…
1d ago
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks at a press conference regarding the Democratic agenda for the upcoming term.
DEMOCRATS

Healthcare tops the Democrats’ to-do list if they win control of the House in 2026

If Democrats win control of the House in 2026, healthcare will be their top legi…
1d ago
Dr. Anthony Fauci at a 2020 White House press briefing discussing health information policies.
FDA

A dangerous precedent: Why conservatives should think twice about clamping down on drug ads

The FDA is moving to restrict pharmaceutical advertising. While big pharma is of…
2d ago
Dr. Ricardo Nuila stands in the Ben Taub Hospital ambulance bay in Houston, April 2026.
BEN TAUB HOSPITAL

A Mysterious Kidney Disease Has Arrived in Texas. Immigration Enforcement Has Made It Harder to Combat.

A troubling health mystery is unfolding in Texas hospitals. Young, healthy immig…
2d ago
Medical staff working inside a hospital emergency room in Texas.
MEDICAID

Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting Tuesday

Texas hospitals are facing a massive financial blow as a critical Medicaid fundi…
2d ago
Stephanie Halver sits at a table in Washington after receiving an unexpected medical bill for a breast MRI.
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Her breast MRI was approved, but that didn’t mean her insurance would pay

Stephanie Halver, a 43-year-old from Washington state, faced a $1,200 bill after…
2d ago
State Assembly member John T. McDonald III stands with a group of supporters holding signs that read SAVED! in Troy, NY.
TRINITY HEALTH

A N.Y. hospital tried to close its birthing center. This city united to fight back

The city of Troy, New York, recently pulled off a rare win against a multibillio…
2d ago
A clinician looking at a computer monitor displaying an OpenAI interface integrated into an Epic patient health record.
OPENAI

ChatGPT Health adds Epic integration for clinicians to import patient data

OpenAI is bringing ChatGPT Health directly into the workflows of clinicians usin…
2d ago
A quiet beach town in Florida with seniors walking along the path, representing retirement living and coastal lifestyle.
BANKRATE

Maybe the snowbirds are right? One state dominates this list of best places to retire.

Florida continues to lead the way as the top destination for retirees, according…
2d ago
A sign on a pharmacy door informing customers of the closure of a HomeTown Pharmacy location due to financial strain.
HOMETOWN PHARMACY

HomeTown Pharmacy shuts down 4 Michigan locations, citing ‘financial strain’

HomeTown Pharmacy has officially closed four of its Michigan locations as the co…
2d ago
Aerial view of a large data center facility near a residential power substation.
UTILITIES

Opinion | The Data Center Panic and U.S. Decline

The rapid expansion of data centers is changing how states view energy policy. T…
2d ago
Insulet Omnipod insulin pump device displayed near a glucose monitoring sensor in a clean medical environment.
INSULET

After a sell-off, this medical device stock looks like a gift for patient investors

Insulet stock has hit a ten-year valuation low, and it is catching the eye of pa…
2d ago
UnitedHealthcare corporate office building exterior in Santa Ana, California.
UNITEDHEALTHCARE

UnitedHealthcare to drop prior authorization requirements for range of conditions from Oct. 1

UnitedHealthcare is making a significant change to its operations. Starting Octo…
3d ago
A medical professional holding a blood collection kit used for medical screenings.
MEDICINE

I’m a doctor — 3 buzzy medical breakthroughs that aren’t all they’re cracked up to be

Medical innovation is moving at breakneck speed, but not every headline-grabbing…
3d ago
Medtronic company logo displayed on a digital screen, representing the brand's global healthcare technology presence.
MEDTRONIC

Medtronic Announces Strategic Partnership with Cornerstone Robotics to Further Expand Global Access to Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Medtronic has entered a significant $700 million strategic partnership with Corn…
3d ago
Vercel dashboard interface showing a failed deployment notification during a server security audit.
VERCEL

Minnesota Nice might be holding back state’s bystander CPR rates

Vercel recently introduced a new security checkpoint to its infrastructure, impa…
3d ago
President Donald Trump standing at a podium labeled TrumpRx, discussing prescription drug price initiatives.
PRESIDENT

Trump Claims Credit for Drug Price Decline. Experts Say It’s More Complicated.

Prescription drug prices have dropped by 3.1% over the last year, according to t…
3d ago
Medtronic Bravo Reflux Monitoring System capsule and delivery device used in clinical gastroenterology.
MEDTRONIC

Medtronic recall prompts FDA safety alert after 184 serious injuries

Medtronic has issued a voluntary recall for its Bravo Reflux Monitoring System. …
3d ago
Signage for Oregon Health and Science University at the hospital entrance in Portland, Oregon.
OHSU

OHSU, Regence BlueCross strike new deal after months-long contract dispute

OHSU and Regence BlueCross BlueShield have officially reached a new contract agr…
3d ago
A hospital wing hallway with medical staff walking past patient rooms, representing the Texas healthcare safety net.
MEDICAID

Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting Tuesday

Texas hospitals are bracing for a major financial blow as the state fiscal year …
3d ago
Ambulance parked outside an Indiana hospital emergency room entrance during a shift change.
INDIANA HEALTH DEPARTMENT

State officials and emergency healthcare providers agree to discontinue ambulance hospital diversion

Indiana has officially ended the long-standing practice of ambulance diversion. …
3d ago
An IV drip bag hanging on a hospital stand during a patient treatment session.
BAXTER

2 drugs recalled over potential fiberglass, steel presence

Baxter International has issued voluntary recalls for two medical products this …
3d ago
Brandon Harris, a 26-year-old in a black suit, whose death prompted a $23 million lawsuit against Providence Health.
PROVIDENCE

A 26-year-old went to urgent care with a headache and was sent home — 3 days later, he was dead, lawsuit says

The family of 26-year-old Brandon Harris has filed a $23 million lawsuit against…
4d ago
Dario Amodei speaking at an industry event about the integration of AI models in biological research and drug discovery.
ANTHROPIC

AI giants lean into health care to stall public backlash

Artificial intelligence companies are facing intense scrutiny over the environme…
4d ago
Eli Lilly corporate logo at a press conference in Houston, Texas.
ELI LILLY

Eli Lilly to buy Merida Biosciences in deal worth up to $2.88 billion

Eli Lilly is continuing its aggressive expansion strategy. The company announced…
4d ago
Medical chart and stethoscope on a doctor's desk in a clinical office setting.
HMSA

Private-practice doctors alarmed by HMSA policy changes

Physicians across Hawaii are speaking out against recent policy shifts from HMSA…
4d ago
Yuvaan Ibanez Garware discussing his experience with US versus Indian healthcare systems in a video.
HEALTHCARE

Man Working In US Reveals What Prompted Him To Plan A Return To India

Healthcare access and costs have become a primary factor for many professionals …
4d ago
Mike Rogers speaking during a campaign event regarding his proposed changes to healthcare copays and insurance policy.
MICHIGAN SENATE RACE

Mike Rogers Wants $50 Copays for Routine Screenings

Senate candidate Mike Rogers recently floated the idea of allowing insurance com…
4d ago
A conceptual diagram showing data flow between a web browser and an advertising server network.
CRITEO

Modern medicine failed her. She turned to toad venom instead

The link provided to Criteo acts as a behind-the-scenes tool for the digital adv…
4d ago
A smartphone screen displaying a medical portal login page representing the MyChart system used by health organizations.
EPIC SYSTEMS

Florida hospitals warn patients about 'MyChart' phishing scam targeting portal users

Patients across the country are being warned about a new wave of phishing scams …
4d ago
A doctor sitting at a computer terminal in a medical office to manage electronic patient health records.
CARECLOUD

Healthcare data breach exposes 3.75M patient records

A significant data breach at CareCloud has exposed the personal and medical reco…
5d ago
A close-up of a computer screen showing a fake MyChart phishing email notification.
MYCHART

Scammers are impersonating MyChart. Here’s how to spot them

Patients who use MyChart need to stay alert for new phishing scams circulating t…
5d ago
Nurses gathered in Asheville's Pack Square to protest HCA Healthcare's use of Palantir software.
HCA HEALTHCARE

Nurses union protests HCA Healthcare's use of Palantir AI system

Nurses from the National Nurses Union rallied in downtown Asheville on Thursday …
5d ago
President Trump signing an executive order on healthcare policy at a desk in the White House.
WHITE HOUSE

To match Denmark’s public health, we need more than its vaccine model

President Trump recently signed an executive order aimed at shrinking the childh…
5d ago
Federal and state inspection reports confirm Immediate Jeopardy status at the PruittHealth-Palmyra nursing home facility.
PRUITTHEALTH

‘Robbed of dignity’: Former nurses recount poor conditions inside PruittHealth-Palmyra nursing home

A former certified nursing assistant at the PruittHealth-Palmyra nursing home in…
5d ago
Close-up of a glass of water and several white pills, illustrating the psychological power of medicinal expectation.
HEALTH

The placebo effect has an evil twin — and it can be deadly

We have long understood the placebo effect, but its opposite—the nocebo effect—c…
5d ago
A clinical image of a medication pen representing GLP-1 treatments commonly used for diabetes and obesity management.
GLP-1

Trump's Latest Name For GLP-1s Has Doctors And Patients Raising An Important Concern

President Trump has frequently referred to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and We…
5d ago
Signage regarding measles vaccination and symptoms displayed in a hospital setting.
STJOSEPHWARRENHOSPITAL

Potential measles exposure announced at Warren hospital

The Warren City Health District has issued a health alert for anyone who visited…
5d ago
A digital graphic showing a shield over a medical chart icon, representing the protection of patient records.
CARECLOUD

Healthcare breach exposes 3.75M patient records

A significant data breach at CareCloud has compromised the personal and medical …
6d ago
A clear IV drip bag containing a solution hanging from a medical stand in a clinical setting.
BAXTER

2 drugs recalled over potential fiberglass, steel presence

Baxter International has issued a voluntary recall for two of its medical produc…
6d ago
Mark Cuban speaking during a public interview about healthcare reform and the impact of PBMs on prescription drug prices.
HEALTHCARE

Mark Cuban Says 'We Will Always Pay More' as PBMs Set Drug Prices, Calls Healthcare Conglomerates 'Too Big to Care'

Mark Cuban is sounding the alarm on the American healthcare system again. In a r…
6d ago
An ambulance parked outside a medical facility during the day.
HENRY FORD HEALTH

Rural Michigan hospital closing emergency room, inpatient services

Henry Ford Health is closing the emergency room and all inpatient services at it…
6d ago
Disney sign displayed in front of a corporate office building.
DISNEY

Disney cuts spouse health coverage for employees after policy change

Disney has informed its 200,000 U.S. employees of a major change to their benefi…
6d ago
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