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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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VA medical centers face a 50% surge in staffing shortages, with critical gaps in medical, nursing, mental health and police roles. Veterans Health Administration

VA Medical Centers Face Staffing Crisis as Shortages Surge 50%

VA medical centers face a 50% surge in staffing shortages, with critical gaps in medical, nursing, mental health…

News August 14
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Five people were shot and 10 others were injured by vehicles in a chaotic Mason Community Learning Center parking lot incident. Akron school shooting, school security

15 Injured in Akron School Parking Lot Shooting

Five people were shot and 10 others were injured by vehicles in a chaotic Mason Community Learning Center…

News July 11
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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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The role of immigrant workers in the U.S. healthcare system is critical, but recent policy shifts may exacerbate existing workforce shortages and impact care delivery. immigration, medical care, hospital security, over-crowded hospitals, brain drain

New Immigration Policies Threaten U.S. Healthcare System

The role of immigrant workers in the U.S. healthcare system is critical, but recent policy shifts may exacerbate…

News June 23
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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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U.S. Will Soon Have a Hospital Bed Shortage, hospital occupancy, private equity, UCLA Health Sciences, Dr. Richard Leuchter

The U.S. Will Soon Have a Hospital Bed Shortage, Study Finds

Additionally, the current high occupancy level of ICUs leaves little room for surges from daily bed turnover, seasonal…

News February 20
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