The American healthcare system is often lauded for its advanced medical technologies and highly skilled professionals. However, beneath this veneer of excellence lies a stark reality of disparities that affect millions of Americans, particularly those from low-income and minority communities. These
Oregon's stringent health care merger oversight program has sparked significant debate and controversy. This program mandates that hospitals, health care providers, and other entities seeking substantial mergers or acquisitions must demonstrate that their proposed transactions will not
The urgency of accelerating patient access to life-saving medications in Canada has never been more pressing as the country continues to grapple with significant delays compared to other nations. As federal, provincial, and territorial health ministers converge in Halifax to discuss healthcare
The advancements in medical imaging technologies spearheaded by GE HealthCare in collaboration with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have the potential to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions. This promising innovation aims to make medical scans
Extravasation, the accidental leakage of liquid from a vein into surrounding tissues during IV administration, has long been a critical yet under-researched complication, often leading to severe patient harm and tissue necrosis. Recognizing an urgent need for improvement, the Birmingham Women’s and
Reforming the health insurance prior authorization process has become a significant and urgent matter for Alabama's health care community, where the current system has led to increased health care costs, adverse health outcomes, and delays in treatment. The Medical Association of the State of
