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California nurses protest ‘untested’ AI as it proliferates in health care
Back in April, hundreds of nurses protested what they say is the hospital industry’s rush to implement “untested and unregulated…
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Researchers aim to rectify underrepresentation of Black women in Alzheimer’s studies
Although Black women have a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s, they are vastly underrepresented in research of the disease.
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FDA wants more data on MDMA therapy for PTSD
The agency’s decision on MDMA-assisted therapy to treat PTSD could be a pivotal moment in psychedelic research and potential legalization.
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In the U.S., wait times to see a doctor can be agonizingly long
Opponents of universal health care often predict it would lead to long waits to see a doctor, but that’s already…
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Bill proposed to crack down on unauthorized health plan switching
The Insurance Fraud Accountability Act would subject agents and brokers liable if they fraudulently change or enroll customers in ACA…
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Report sheds light on deepening disparities in women’s health, reproductive care
A recent report from The Commonwealth Fund is a valuable resource for journalists reporting on reproductive care.
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Can smart mouthguards help detect concussions?
World Rugby is now including smart mouthguards outfitted with sensors to measure collision impacts in its head injury assessment protocol.
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New Census race category could reveal hidden health disparities
This March, the government announced a new race and ethnicity category in the U.S. Census: Middle Eastern or North African…
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Health care workforce challenges: How to find the real news
Journalists reporting on health care workforce challenges should focus on identifying reliable sources for data and research.
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Report: Failing to regulate hospital mergers means consumers pay more
A recent report shows that predictably anticompetitive hospital mergers drove up consumer costs by more than 5%.
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