Dominant coronavirus mutant contains ghost of pandemic past
The coronavirus mutant that is now dominant in the United States is a member of the omicron family but scientists say it spreads faster than...
Cancer Mortality Among Black Individuals in the US – Healthcare Economist
Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death in the US, just behind heart failure. Yet in recent years, we...
Partner with students on campus mental health (opinion)
We’re all aware of the responsibility that colleges have to foster academic and professional growth, prepare young adults for future careers, and provide them with...
Telehealth & Digital Care ‘State-of-Play’ by Nathaniel Lacktman – The Health Care Blog
BY JESS DaMASSA, WTF HEALTH Just as HHS extends the Covid-19 public health emergency waivers until July, we kick-off a brand-new monthly interview series about...
Sick kids, anxious parents turn to hospitals amid formula shortage
The formula shortage is putting hospitals in a bind as desperate parents seek help and young children with special needs not getting adequate nutrition show...
Aging experts offer tips for longevity and health – News
UAB experts provide ways seniors can take and maintain control of their health in several areas of wellness. Written by: Mary Ashley Canevaro Media contact:...
AMA: Insurers not sticking to prior authorizations deal from 2018
Health insurance companies haven't adequately implemented changes to the prior authorization process that insurers and providers devised in 2018, according to survey results the American...
Opinion | Democrats are facing a ticking time bomb on health-care costs
Placeholder while article actions loadYou might call it a disastrous “October surprise” for Democrats in this year’s crucial midterm campaign — except it wouldn’t be...
I Want to Believe – The Health Care Blog
BY KIM BELLARD I know, I should be writing about hot topics like monkeypox or the baby formula shortage, but, c’mon, Congress held hearings last...
China’s bet on homegrown mRNA vaccines holds back nation
China is trying to navigate its biggest coronavirus outbreak without a tool it could have adopted many months ago, the kind of vaccines that have...