Deb Gordon, Contributor

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Clinical Workforce Platform ShiftMed Raises $200 Million Amid Nursing Shortage

Clinical staffing platform ShiftMed announced this week that it has raised $200 million in investment. The company says it will use the funds to expand its footprint.

New Survey Shows Nearly 1/4 Of Young Hispanic Women May Change Birth Control Due To Abortion Restrictions

A new study shows that young Hispanic women are changing their sexual behaviors and contraception methods since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade.

New Survey Shows Nearly 1/4 Of Young Hispanic Women May Change Birth Control Due To Abortion Restrictions

A new study shows that young Hispanic women are changing their sexual behaviors and contraception methods since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade.

Dying Can Cost Loved Ones $20,000 Before Lost Wages And Worse Health, New Report Says

The cost of a loved one’s death can be crushing financially and emotionally. But lasting health impacts may be the highest price loved ones pay after loss.

Patients Flagged For Behavioral Issues Wait Longer, Get Less Care, New Study Shows

Labeling patients as difficult can be harmful, especially when those labels not equitably applied. A new study shows which which patients are most likely to be flagged.

More Americans Delaying Healthcare Because Of Cost, New Survey Shows

New research from Gallup shows that more Americans than ever are delaying healthcare due to costs. Rates of delaying care differ based on gender, age, and income.

New FDA Rules Make It Easier To Get Medication Abortion

As states move to limit abortion access, this week the FDA announced new rules that ease restrictions on access to medication abortion.

Healthcare Workers Are Stressed About Money, New Survey Shows

Facing long hours and staffing shortages, healthcare workers are burned out. But a new survey shows that they’re also worried about their own finances.

Using A Mental Health App? New Study Says Your Data May Be Shared

Thousands of mental health apps are on the market, but how good—and secure—are they? A new study suggests innovation, evidence, and privacy controls are lacking.

President Biden Signed A $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill; Here’s What It Means For Your Healthcare

Just in time to avoid a government shutdown, Congress passed and President Biden signed a $1.7 trillion spending bill. Here are key healthcare priorities.