Sweeping funding freezes were rescinded, but unpredictability remains as the underlying executive orders are still in force—potentially affecting DEI, climate-related, and other targeted initiatives.
In addition to immediate medical issues and disruptions, the wildfires pose far-reaching health risks. They underscore the criticality of emergency preparedness for public health and health systems.
Surgeon general warnings are rare but can be turning points in public health habits. The US sees 20,000 cancer deaths per year due to alcohol consumption, and even moderate drinking is a risk.
Delivering accurate, reliable data to those who need it when they need it isn’t easy, but it is worthwhile. Three healthcare leaders share their learnings and best practices.
Drawing on our newly updated health equity state tracker, we highlight recent activities among the states and discuss next steps for providers and health plans to advance health equity.
A leading academic physician group set out to optimize its revenue cycle. Here’s how it’s bringing down annual costs by $17 million and boosting annual net revenue by $15.6 million.
Recent industry reports have underscored gaps in the US cancer care landscape. We discuss how workforce strains, mental health gaps, and structural hurdles are shaping access at the patient level.
If appointed, each of these nominees could produce significant changes in healthcare policy and regulations. They could also overhaul their respective agencies. We discuss some of the implications.