The plague is still around, but chances of another global outbreak are slim.
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C. Auris, The Deadly Fungus CDC Says It’s “Still Trying To Figure Out?”
When someone says that a disease will kill one out of three people and they are not sure of where it is or how it spreads it’s bad. When It’s CDC that’s saying it, it’s worse.
This Tech Startup Wants To Protect Hospital Staff From Potential Violence
Strongline has created a device that makes it easier for nurses and other healthcare workers to call for help.
DTC Drug Price Transparency: Ball’s in Congress’ Court
Transparency is not a panacea for improving the pharmaceutical marketplace or lowering drug costs. But, it’s something largely missing in this market.
When An American Teenager Dies There’s a 1 in 5 Chance It Was From A Gunshot Wound
I just came across a terrifying statistic that will haunt me: a huge proportion of deaths among adolescents occur as a result of firearms.
New Strain Of HIV Discovered
Abbot Labs, an American medical devices and health care company, recently announced their discovery of a new strain of HIV, which is keeping medical researchers one step ahead of the virus.
Abbott Labs CEO Miles White Stepping Down After Two Decades
Abbott Laboratories chief executive Miles White is stepping down effective next year after 21 years at the helm of the diversified healthcare company.
Aetna Looks To Curtail Loneliness For Medicare Advantage Enrollees
CVS Health’s Aetna health insurance unit is rolling out a new program with Papa Inc. for seniors in Medicare Advantage plans to address their loneliness and isolation.
How Big-Box Retailers Can Revitalize Rural Health Care
Millions of Americans struggle to get affordable, timely medical care. Adding telehealth capabilities to our existing retail infrastructure could significantly expand access to top-notch care—and reduce costs for patients and the healthcare system.
Electronic Medical Records, Burnout, And “Man’s 4th Best Hospital”
“Man’s 4th Best Hospital,” the sequel to “House of G-d,” nails much of what is wrong with American healthcare–too much screen time from EMRs and avarice from insurers. Burnout is rife.
