Many factors impact our health beyond genetics and aging. Collectively, these are called the social determinants of health, and factors such as: education, housing, income, occupation, hunger, language, literacy, where we live, and access to…
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This common physician practice could negatively affect patients
Recent surveys found many physicians are Googling patients, which may lead to ethical issues, Pavan Amara, a student nurse, journalist and women’s rights activist based in London, wrote in an op-ed piece published Oct. 18 in The BMJ.
Georgia system taps Medline as main lab supplier
Medline penned a deal to be the primary supplier of lab equipment for St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System, which is based in Savannah, Ga.
Ex-hospital workers admit to stealing $175K worth of medical supplies
Two former employees of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis admitted to stealing more than $175,000 worth of supplies from the hospital, according to Fox News affiliate WHBQ-TV.
Mayo to offer sleep care via telehealth
Mayo Clinic, based in Rochester, Minn., is offering sleep care to its patients using its Mobile Health Clinic.
Amazon's healthcare game plan: Focus on the consumer
Neil Lindsay, senior vice president of Amazon Health Services, said the company’s presence in healthcare is “small” and that Amazon plans to take its time building its health services division, Endpoints News reported Oct. 17.
How cash compensation has changed for 6 health system roles
Median total cash compensation for health system leaders increased 3.5% from 2022 to 2023, according to one new survey.
Amazon begins prescription drone delivery in Texas
Amazon’s pharmacy customers in College Station, Texas, can now receive their prescriptions via drone delivery in under an hour, the company announced Oct. 18.
This specialty could reduce healthcare spending
Primary care providers are an important factor in improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare spending, but the system is showing cracks, The Washington Post reported Oct. 17.
Hospital CEO pay hits the Hill
Hospitals have denounced criticism from Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., about their charity care policies. But the issue of CEO pay has been less addressed and appears to be one the lawmaker will hold onto.
