Shannon Firth

Hospitals, patients stand to be hurt by worsening nurse shortage, critics argue

American Public Health Association closes its annual meeting with organized protest

'It's not just standing our ground. It's finding common ground.'

American Nurses Association calls the move a 'defining moment' for the profession

U.S. owes its 'vibrant pipeline' to high levels of public funding, says Aaron Kesselheim

'This is not a victimless crime,' expert says

Several factors may be at play

Overall exits during the COVID-19 pandemic didn't rise as sharply as expected, researchers said

Report ranks experiences based on cost, quality, and population health

Pause in payments still affects telehealth and hospital-at-home services

While using these substances for sleep may work initially, it will backfire, researcher says

This past week in healthcare investigations

Despite claims of 'wasteful spending,' actual expenditures are less than 1% of total budget

In a letter, Sen. Bill Cassidy asked the AMA how much it earns from licensing CPT codes

Study shows a nearly 10% increase in 30-day use following state legalization

AMA says H-1B visa order could jeopardize patient access to care in underserved areas

State-level findings from Georgia may predict nationwide rollout

All clinical quality outcomes tested favored value-based payment models

Spending on pricey wound care products reached $10 billion in 2024

Hospitals also reduced salaries, staffing in EDs and ICUs after acquisitions