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A new study reveals a 13.4% surge in emergency department mortality rates at private equity-owned U.S. hospitals, highlighting the detrimental impact of profit-driven staffing and salary cuts. Harvard Medical School, University of Pittsburgh, University of Chicago

Patient Death Rates Surge in Private Equity-Owned Hospitals, Study Reveals

A new study reveals a 13.4% surge in emergency department mortality rates at private equity-owned U.S. hospitals, highlighting…

News September 26
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The West Coast Health Alliance, along with other states, has issued its own guidance on COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines that differs from the CDC’s. WHCA, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), vaccine recommendations

West Coast States Form Health Alliance to Provide Evidence-Based Vaccine Guidance

The West Coast Health Alliance, along with other states, has issued its own guidance on COVID-19, flu and…

News September 19
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The proposed policy shift away from vaccines has raised alarms among health experts, who caution that it could lead to severe outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, especially among vulnerable populations. vaccine mandates, measles outbreak, public health, immunization, Joseph Ladapo

Florida’s Controversial Plan to End Vaccine Mandates Sparks Public Health Concerns

The proposed policy shift away from vaccines has raised alarms among health experts, who caution that it could…

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The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center will be officially closing its doors September 18. REMS TA Center

Closure of REMS TA Center Raises Concerns Among Education Safety Experts

The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center will be officially closing its doors…

News August 27
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Studies conducted by rural health experts predict that changes to Medicaid and the ACA will amplify financial pressures on hospitals serving rural populations. Big Beautiful Bill, Affordable Care Act, rural hospitals

Many Rural Hospitals Expected to Close Following ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Medicaid Cuts

Studies conducted by rural health experts predict that changes to Medicaid and the ACA will amplify financial pressures…

News July 11
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CDC Urges Summer Camps to Require Measles Immunity Documentation

The CDC's summer camp guidance also includes recommended steps camp operators should take when measles is suspected.

News June 17
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More U.S. doctors, driven by political concerns at home, want to relocate to Canada where streamlined licensing and universal healthcare are attracting unprecedented interest. doctors moving to Canada

Surge in U.S. Doctors Moving to Canada Amid Political Concerns

More U.S. doctors, driven by political concerns at home, want to relocate to Canada where streamlined licensing and…

News June 3
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Measles Outbreak Spurs Dramatic Surge in Infant Vaccinations in Texas

The number of 6-month-old babies in Texas receiving their first measles shot surged in April, rising to more…

News May 22
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Since January many of the CDC’s regular public communication platforms have dramatically reduced activity or gone silent altogether. HHS

CDC Communication Channels Go Silent, Raising Health Risk Concerns

Since January many of the CDC’s regular public communication platforms have dramatically reduced activity or gone silent altogether.

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