Rice University and Houston Methodist have partnered to establish the Digital Health Institute, a multiyear initiative aimed at leveraging technology and collaborative expertise to advance healthcare.
Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham cut $197.1 million in healthcare costs during an 18-month improvement plan set by the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission, exceeding a targeted $176.7 million.
Greenville, N.C.-based ECU Health has partnered with Undue Medical Debt to eliminate $186 million in past-due medical debt for more than 32,000 patients.
The former CEO and chief nursing officer at Eureka Springs (Ark.) Hospital have filed lawsuits against the hospital and six commission members, alleging wrongful termination in November after reporting staff complaints about the chief financial officer.
In 2023, 24.3% of U.S. adults reported having chronic pain, and in the past three months, 8.5% experienced high-impact chronic pain, according to the CDC.