Workers Strike at Medicare, ACA Call Centers Customer service reps at federal contractor say sick time, break policies need to change Aug 09, 2022
Experts Warn of Physical, Mental Health Effects of Extreme Heat Children, people with sickle cell disease, and outdoor workers are particularly at risk Aug 05, 2022
Biden Tests Positive for COVID a Second Time, but Is Asymptomatic This is a typical case of "rebound" positivity after taking Paxlovid, says White House physician Jul 30, 2022
Public Health Workers Still Face PTSD, Other Mental Health Problems Three quarters of workers surveyed say support for mental health hasn't improved Jul 28, 2022
Biden Tests Positive for COVID The president is experiencing "very mild symptoms," says Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Jul 21, 2022
Want to Keep People Working in Mental Health? Pay Them More $$, Experts Say "I'm competing with places like Target," says one crisis intervention center director Jul 20, 2022
CDC Nixes Misleading Video About Cops' Risk of Fentanyl Overdose Video removed due to "concerns that parts of this video may mischaracterize the risks," CDC says Jul 14, 2022
Tell Congress to 'SAVE' Us Write to your representatives and senators to help prevent violence against healthcare workers Jul 08, 2022
FDA Getting Tougher on Birth Tissue Companies Agency calls out manufacturer on orthopedic indications Jul 06, 2022
The Fatal Flaw in Hospital Price Transparency Rules There is too much room for interpretation in the definition of compliance Jul 02, 2022
After Roe, HHS Guidance Aims to Keep Health Information Secure There may be vulnerabilities in privacy laws around use of cell phones, tablets, period trackers Jun 30, 2022
Your Monkeypox Questions Answered CDC experts discuss swabbing, symptoms, vaccination, and more Jun 30, 2022
Interactive Map: Abortion Bans and Penalties Here's where abortion bans have gone into effect and where doctors face prison time Jun 27, 2022
It's Official: SCOTUS Strikes Down Roe v. Wade Opinion ends constitutional protection for abortion, returns rights to the states Jun 24, 2022
Report Shows Trump Administration Embraced Herd Immunity via Mass Infection The strategy likely contributed to many preventable deaths, report notes Jun 22, 2022
The U.S. Needs a National Public Health System, Experts Say Proposal calls for a lead organizer and $8 billion annually in new funding Jun 21, 2022
With 1 Month Until Launch of 988, Experts Wonder if States Are Ready Experts discuss federal guidance, integration of peers into workforce during a webinar Jun 17, 2022
America's Frontline Doctors' Simone Gold Gets Prison Time Judge said Gold hasn't truly accepted responsibility for her role in January 6 insurrection Jun 16, 2022
AMA Acknowledges Voting Is a Social Determinant of Health Gerrymandering has disenfranchised already vulnerable communities, delegates argue Jun 14, 2022
AMA Delegates Pass Resolution on Gun Violence The group also addressed use of BMI as a standard measure, protection of sexual assault victims Jun 14, 2022
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation in the Spotlight at AMA Annual Meeting Amendment on international pricing draws controversy Jun 13, 2022
CDC Removes Monkeypox Mask Rec From Travel Guidance Move comes as global health officials say window to prevent endemicity may be closing Jun 10, 2022
Surgeons Call for Action to Reduce Gun Violence Group has 13 recommendations for change, as "the deaths are just the tip of the iceberg" Jun 02, 2022
HHS Launches Office of Environmental Justice Will focus on environmental solutions to improve health of people in underserved communities May 31, 2022
Abbott Formula Plant Was 'Unacceptably Insanitary,' FDA Chief Tells Lawmakers Abbott official says the company is "deeply, deeply sorry" about the formula shortage May 26, 2022
Adenovirus Remains a 'Strong Lead' for Unusual Hepatitis in Kids, CDC Says Agency "also exploring other potential exposures," including different infections, toxins May 20, 2022
Video Misleads on Law Enforcement Fentanyl Overdose Risk NIOSH video used to support fentanyl threat to police, but experts say risk of harm is near-zero May 19, 2022
Misinformation Docs See Their Political Stars Rise Familiar names appear on speakers' lists for popular conservative rallies May 19, 2022
Should Doctors Worry About 'Nuremberg 2.0?' It's a "completely misleading application of the concepts of the Nuremberg trials" May 19, 2022
More Support Needed to Shore Up Nurse Pipeline, Experts Say There have to be more nurses in health system governance "at the highest levels" May 11, 2022
'I Have Never Felt Less Safe at Work' Violence against healthcare workers is increasing -- it's time for a change May 11, 2022
New York Doc Tries to Take Down No Surprises Act But lawsuit to overturn the law is "really, really weak," legal expert says May 10, 2022
PBMs Under Fire at Senate Hearing Expert witnesses call for strong consumer protection, federal regulation May 05, 2022
Dem Senator Introduces Bill to Stem Attacks on Healthcare Workers Measure calls for workplaces to "adopt proven prevention techniques" May 04, 2022
Columbia University Finally Scrubs Relationship With Dr. Oz But it took the institution "far too long," according to one critic May 04, 2022
Biden Administration Beefs Up Access to COVID Antiviral Pills Secures 20 million courses of Paxlovid, plans to offer antiviral at up to 20,000 more pharmacies Apr 26, 2022
The Pandemic Was Not the Culprit in Dr. Lorna Breen's Suicide "Treatment without consequences" could have saved her life Apr 25, 2022
'Shocking Mismanagement' in Our Organ Donation System Is Causing Needless Death OPTN and OPOs are mischaracterizing organ donation data to block system reform Apr 23, 2022
Hospitals Turn to Signing Bonuses to Lure Nurses, Survey Says A fourth of hospital leaders said they expect 100 or more nurse position openings in 2022 Apr 21, 2022
