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
In the early days of the Trump administration, a series of rapid and unprecedented actions began to dismantle the public health infrastructure and scientific research in the United States. These measures have sparked widespread concern within the public health and scientific communities, as they
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
Arizona State University (ASU) has announced the appointment of Jyotishman Pathak as the inaugural dean of the new School of Technology for Public Health, effective July 1. This new institution aims to integrate technology with public health to address urgent challenges on local, national, and
In the early days of his second term, President Donald Trump issued a series of executive orders that could have dire consequences for public health and safety. Withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) and silencing key federal health agencies, including the National
The Malaysian government has introduced the Rakan KKM program, a pioneering initiative designed to provide high-quality healthcare services in public hospitals without the exorbitant costs typically associated with private hospitals. This program, inspired by the Madani concept, seeks to make
