The policy, which will be enforced by the FDA, specifically targets cartridge-based e-cigarettes such as Juul, as well as non-tobacco flavors.
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Hospital mergers and acquisitions not linked to better care, study finds
What’s more, 30-day mortality and readmission rates stayed largely the same at acquired facilities.
Bernie Sanders says rollout of his Medicare For All plan would be faster than Elizabeth Warren’s
The speed of its implementation is one of the key differences between the two senators’ healthcare plans, which remain controversial with voters.
Investment in medical and health R&D not keeping up with needs of nation, report finds
In 2018, total U.S. medical and health R&D investment was $194.2 billion. Of that, industry invested $129.5 billion, almost 67% of the total.
Fewer than half of California pharmacies provide correct drug disposal info
The accuracy of drug disposal information was all over the map, depending largely on whether the call was fielded on a weekday or a weekend.
Ten years of the Affordable Care Act comes to a close: A look back, and what to expect in 2020
Former President Barack Obama’s signature health legislation was passed into law on Dec. 24, 2009, marking a fundamental shift in American healthcare.
Healthcare in 2020: Progress continues, but challenges remain
Healthcare costs will continue to be a major focus in a year that will also see health systems struggle with adequate staffing and security threats.
Americans going to the doctor less often than they were at the start of the century
In all, roughly two in three Americans said their health was "excellent" or "very good," and about a quarter said it was "good."
Gundersen, Marshfield Clinic to remain independent after calling off merger plan
Gundersen and Marshfield will continue to partner on current initiatives, like the Wisconsin National Community Oncology Research Program.
Partners HealthCare aims to bring care closer to home, lower costs
The goal of the initiative is to improve patient experience and access while reducing costs.
