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The 6 challenges facing health care in 2023—and how to …

(6 days ago) In 2023, health systems will likely continue to face financial difficulties due to ongoing staffing problems, reduced patient volumes, and rising inflation. According to Tina Wheeler, U.S. health care leader at Deloitte, hospitals can expect wage growth to continue to increase even as they try to contain labor costs. They … See more

https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2023/01/04/healthcare-2023

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Hospitals Face Financial Pressures as Costs of Caring …

(Just Now) WebHospitals’ labor costs, which on average account for 60% of a hospital’s budget, increased by more than $42.5 billion between 2021 and 2023. Economy-wide …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2024-05-10-hospitals-face-financial-pressures-costs-caring-continue-surge

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Americans’ Challenges with Health Care Costs KFF

(9 days ago) WebA February 2024 KFF Health Tracking Poll shows unexpected medical bills and the cost of health care services are at the top of the list of people’s financial worries, …

https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/americans-challenges-with-health-care-costs/

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5 Critical Priorities for the U.S. Health Care System

(6 days ago) WebThey include: focus on prevention, not just treating sickness; tackle racial disparities; expand telehealth and in-home services; build integrated systems; and adopt …

https://hbr.org/2021/12/5-critical-priorities-for-the-u-s-health-care-system

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Covid-19 — Implications for the Health Care System NEJM

(1 days ago) WebA Crisis in Public Health. The United States has 4% of the world’s population but, as of July 16, approximately 26% of its Covid-19 cases and 24% of its Covid-19 …

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsb2021088

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Health Care Policy In 2023: Five Areas To Watch

(8 days ago) WebAccording to the Council for Affordable Quality Health care, moving to fully electronic transactions could save the health care system $16.3 billion a year—shaving …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/health-care-policy-2023-five-areas-watch

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The 2022 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities …

(9 days ago) WebOral health: Approximately one in seven people were unable to get or delayed getting needed dental care due to cost in 2019, a rate far higher than the percentage of people …

https://www.ahrq.gov/news/blog/ahrqviews/2022-national-healthcare-disparities-report.html

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What has the pandemic revealed about the US health …

(6 days ago) WebGermany, which has all along had a robust public health care system, was accepting sick patients from Italy, Spain, and France. Meanwhile, U.S. hospitals were in financial shock and fee-for-service …

https://news.mit.edu/2021/what-has-pandemic-revealed-about-us-health-care-what-needs-change-0405

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Why Racial Inequities Still Persist in Health Care - The …

(7 days ago) WebThe ensuing criticism led to the resignation of the top editor and culminated with a pledge to increase staff diversity and publish a more inclusive array of papers. “The topics of racial and

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/17/health/racial-disparities-health-care.html

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10 global health issues to track in 2021 - World Health …

(Just Now) Web10 global health issues to track in 2021. 2020 was a devastating year for global health. A previously unknown virus raced around the world, rapidly emerging as one of its top killers, laying bare the …

https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/10-global-health-issues-to-track-in-2021

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11 global health issues to watch in 2023, according to …

(2 days ago) WebWe turned to our IHME experts for their takes on the most critical health issues to watch in 2023. “Climate change is already affecting the health of millions of people all over the world, and more …

https://www.healthdata.org/news-events/insights-blog/acting-data/11-global-health-issues-watch-2023-according-ihme-experts

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Year in Review: 10 Health Policy Issues for 2023 KFF

(9 days ago) WebHere’s a look back at 10 issues KFF tracked closely this year with some of our top findings summarized: Health care costs continue to be a burden for many …

https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/fact-sheet/year-in-review-10-health-policy-issues-for-2023/

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DISPARITIES IN HEALTHCARE - 2021 National Healthcare Quality …

(5 days ago) WebA healthcare disparity is a difference between population groups in the way they access, experience, and receive healthcare. Factors that influence healthcare disparities …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK578532/

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6 key issues shaping the future of global healthcare in 2022

(6 days ago) WebHere are six key issues shaping the future of global healthcare, according to Deloitte’s findings. 1. Health equity has become a priority. Health equity is a top concern …

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/02/global-healthcare-2022-mental-health/

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What to expect in US healthcare in 2024 and beyond McKinsey

(Just Now) WebThe fastest growth in healthcare may occur in several segments. We estimate that healthcare profit pools will grow at a 7 percent CAGR, from $583 billion in 2022 to …

https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare/our-insights/what-to-expect-in-us-healthcare-in-2024-and-beyond

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Addressing Social Issues Affecting Health to Improve US Health …

(7 days ago) WebI agree with him about the complexity raised by the social issues affecting health. And his admonition that investments in social determinants such as education, housing, and …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2514182

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Health Costs And Financing: Challenges And Strategies For A New

(Just Now) WebAccording to the Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network, the share of health care payments administered via alternative payment models increased …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.01560

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Pandemic-Driven Health Policies To Address Social Needs And …

(Just Now) WebRobert S. Saunders. Stark disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic led to new health policy funding and interventions addressing social needs and social …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hpb20220210.360906/

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QUALITY IN HEALTHCARE - 2021 National Healthcare Quality and

(5 days ago) WebThe foundation of quality healthcare is doing the right thing at the right time in the right way for the right person and having the best results possible. Quality healthcare often means …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK578527/

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N.J.’s health system is failing underserved groups. How can the …

(4 days ago) WebThe Commonwealth Fund analysis showed some promising gains for underserved communities in New Jersey. Black women, for instance, had the highest …

https://www.nj.com/healthfit/2021/11/njs-health-system-is-failing-underserved-groups-how-can-the-care-divide-be-bridged.html

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Cyberattack disrupts operations at major US health care network

(6 days ago) WebCNN —. A cyberattack has disrupted “clinical operations” at major health care nonprofit Ascension, forcing it to take steps to minimize any impact to patient care, …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/08/tech/cyberattack-disrupts-healthcare-network/index.html

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A Zip Code Analysis of Social Gaps and Their Impact on …

(4 days ago) Webthe general health status and disparity of outcomes of a given population. Health status can vary based on a number of variables.23 Despite efforts by policy makers, care providers, …

https://www.njha.com/media/578105/CHART-NJ-Most-Vulnerable-Communities.pdf

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Century of care: These North Jersey hospitals have a rich history

(4 days ago) WebThe nurses’ home was occupied by 1916, and a new six-story, all-brick hospital came in 1923 at a cost of $870,000. Total capacity hit 250. The X-ray room was …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2022/12/30/century-of-care-these-north-jersey-hospitals-have-a-rich-history/69658538007/

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U.S. health care is increasingly like a casino - Axios

(2 days ago) WebU.S. health care is increasingly like a casino. For the decade-ish that I've been reporting on health care, insurance coverage has dominated conversations about who …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/10/health-insurance-quality-care

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Healthcare Issues Drove Voters in November, Stand to Shape New …

(4 days ago) WebEarlier in October, U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, (D-NJ), another author of the law, pledged to continue battling to safeguard coverage and protection gains achieved through the …

https://bloustein.rutgers.edu/healthcare-issues-drove-voters-in-november-stand-to-shape-new-congress-nj-spotlight/

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Ascension hospitals hit by cyberattack; investigating data breach

(2 days ago) WebDetroit Free Press. 0:03. 1:23. Ascension hospitals in Michigan and across the U.S. were hit Wednesday by a cyberattack that disrupted its computer network which …

https://www.freep.com/story/news/health/2024/05/09/ascension-hospital-cyberattack-data-breach-hacked-michigan/73620340007/

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Actualizing Better Health And Health Care For Older Adults

(Just Now) WebSocial determinants of health. Quality of care. In 2018 the US population ages sixty-five and older numbered 52.4 million, with older adults representing 15.6 …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.01470

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Survey on Adults Living with Muscular Dystrophy - CDC

(9 days ago) WebMD STAR net is conducting a survey to better understand how certain health issues affect adults living with muscular dystrophy. The survey focuses on how they …

https://www.cdc.gov/muscular-dystrophy/research/survey.html

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Triangle's growth exacerbates systemic problems in health care

(2 days ago) WebThe health care sector is as chaotic as it has ever been, said UNC Health CEO Dr. Wesley Burks during a Triangle Business Journal panel discussion Wednesday …

https://www.bizjournals.com/triangle/news/2024/05/08/north-carolina-healthcare-problems-solutions.html

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The giant solar storm is having measurable effects on Earth : NPR

(8 days ago) WebThe huge solar storm is keeping power grid and satellite operators on edge. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured this image of solar flares early Saturday …

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/10/1250515730/solar-storm-geomagnetic-g4

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Menendez legal defense fund: Who’s donating? NJ Spotlight News

(8 days ago) WebAn NJ Spotlight News analysis of donations to a legal defense fund created for Menendez found about 45% came from donors outside of New Jersey, and …

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2024/05/sen-bob-menendez-federal-corruption-trial-whos-donating-menendez-defense-fund/

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