A new book argues that the arts have a role to play in shaking up the status quo in the American health care system and creating ‘desperately needed culture change.’
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Syphilis among newborns continues to rise. Pregnant moms need treatment, CDC says
Unless mothers are treated during pregnancy, newborns can sicken, die or face lifelong disabilities. The CDC is urging public health providers to connect more people to testing and medication.
As coal miners suffer and die from severe black lung, a proposed fix may fall short
For decades, miners have called for limits on highly toxic silica dust, which they’re exposed to while mining. An investigation shows its impact and the weakness of proposed rules to protect them.
More medical gloves are coming from China, as U.S. makers of protective gear struggle
The federal government has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to boost American production of medical gloves, but some companies say it’s not enough when imported gloves have gotten cheaper.
As some medical debt disappears from Americans’ credit reports, scores are rising
Credit rating agencies have removed small unpaid medical bills from consumer credit, and some people are seeing their credit scores improve, a new study finds.
Hospitals are struggling to overcome various drug shortages
Shortages of drugs ranging from life-saving chemotherapies to basic generics are straining the health care system. Hospitals are adapting to chronic interruptions in the supply of medicines.
Open enrollment starts this week for ACA plans. Here’s what’s new this year
If you buy your own health insurance through state and federal marketplaces, ’tis the season to compare prices, change coverage, and take advantage of subsidies. Here’s what to know.
Millions of American families struggle to get food on the table, report finds
17 million U.S. households were food insecure in 2022. That’s 3.5 million more than the prior year. Families with children and people of color experienced higher than average rates of food insecurity.
Patients struggle to navigate abortion with changing laws and provider confusion
Abortion laws have changed so dramatically in the U.S., it’s hard for patients to navigate what’s legal where. A new study finds it’s difficult even to know which hospitals offer abortion services.
Verbal abuse of healthcare workers has been up — as have their mental health problems
A new CDC report finds a rise in threats and verbal abuse aimed at health care workers since the start of the pandemic. The harassment is linked to high levels of anxiety, depression and burnout.
