Americans have a “yes, but” view of the government’s role in healthcare. The majority say the federal government should ensure that all Americans have coverage, but prefer a system based on private insurance.
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Dartmouth Health freezes hiring, plans job reviews
Lebanon, N.H.-based Dartmouth Health is freezing hiring and reviewing all vacant jobs at its flagship hospital and clinics in an effort to close a $120 million budget gap, the Valley News reported Jan. 21.
Study pinpoints risk factors of long COVID-19
Patients who experience long COVID-19 are at higher risk for pulmonary, diabetes, neurological and mental health encounters six months after the onset of initial infection, a study published Jan. 18 has found.
RSV can significantly harm long-term health in adults over 50, Mayo study finds
Adults over 50 who contract respiratory syncytial virus are at a more serious risk for long-term health effects, according to a study published in JAMA Jan. 20, led by Mayo Clinic physicians Young Juhn, MD, Chung Wi, MD, and Paul Takahashi, MD.
Walgreens doubles down on primary care: What ASCs need to know
VillageMD, a company majority owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance, acquired Dallas Internal Medicine and Geriatrics Specialists just weeks after finalizing a $8.9 billion acquisition.
5 medications, devices that have earned FDA clearance in 2023
From a new bone nail device to a new colon cancer medication, here are five medications and devices that have received FDA approval so far in 2023.
UPMC to transition rural hospital to outpatient emergency department
Pittsburgh-based UPMC is transitioning the 25-bed rural hospital UPMC Lock Haven (Pa.) to an outpatient emergency department.
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic adds joint replacement robot
Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic has added Zimmer Biomet’s ROSA Knee System to its facility to aid joint replacement procedures.
Erlanger Health reports positive operating income in fiscal 2022
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health System is apparently bucking the trend by reporting positive net operating income in the three months ending Sept. 30, according to a Jan. 20 filing.
How profitable are California's 1-star hospitals?
California holds more hospitals than any other state, and CMS rated 22 of them with one star, based on five quality categories.
