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Are High Healthcare Costs Causing U.S. Seniors to Delay Care?
Care Are High Healthcare Costs Causing U.S. Seniors to Delay Care?

As American seniors strive to manage various health conditions, many are also grappling with the financial burden of healthcare costs that far exceed those in other developed nations. The Commonwealth Fund's 2024 International Health Policy Survey of Older Adults reveals that nearly 25% of

Factors Behind High U.S. Health Care Costs and Poor Outcomes
Business Factors Behind High U.S. Health Care Costs and Poor Outcomes

The U.S. health care system is notorious for its high costs and subpar health outcomes compared to other wealthy nations. Despite spending more on health care than any other country, Americans face lower life expectancy and other health challenges. This article delves into the multifaceted reasons

Empowering Women's Heart Health: Addressing Gender Disparities in CVD Care
Care Empowering Women's Heart Health: Addressing Gender Disparities in CVD Care

The critical issue of women being overlooked in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is more pressing than ever. A consensus statement published in the journal Heart by Newcastle University’s Professor Vijay Kunadian and various UK cardiovascular, nursing, and p

Did HealthAlliance Fail to Protect Patient Data Against Cyber Attacks?
Data and Information Did HealthAlliance Fail to Protect Patient Data Against Cyber Attacks?

The Hudson Valley healthcare facility operator, HealthAlliance, recently faced a significant data breach incident that compromised the personal and medical information of 242,641 patients. This incident has led to significant legal and financial consequences for the organization. In this article,

Urgent Need for Nationalized Healthcare Reform in Malaysia
Public Policy Urgent Need for Nationalized Healthcare Reform in Malaysia

The healthcare system in Malaysia is on the brink of a severe crisis, characterized by overcrowded public hospitals, skyrocketing healthcare insurance costs, and the adverse effects of privatization. These troubling conditions have led to widespread inequities in healthcare access, with the poor

How Can Quality Improvement Transform Healthcare Delivery?
Process How Can Quality Improvement Transform Healthcare Delivery?

Quality improvement (QI) in healthcare is a systematic, data-driven approach aimed at enhancing the quality and safety of healthcare delivery. This practice focuses on creating processes that are safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered. Historically, the responsibility

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