Boston's MGH and Brigham and Women's hospitals are growing, adding new buildings and acquiring smaller hospitals. This growth isn't cheap. The massive $1. 9 billion expansion project on Cambridge Street is proof of that. But what's the cost to patients? With more market power, these big hospitals ca
In 2024, the job market might see a shake-up with Donald Trump's second term. Healthcare has been leading job growth, adding nearly a million jobs in both 2023 and 2024. This jump is partly due to Covid-related spending and an aging population. The government sector, meanwhile, created about 440, 00
Trying to avoid low-value healthcare services can be tricky, but the initiative "Choosing Wisely" is making waves. This campaign encourages doctors and patients to talk openly about the need for certain tests or treatments. It's all about making smart healthcare choices. Low-value care refers to me
Social Insurance Medicine (SIM) plays a crucial role in helping individuals with long-term work disabilities by evaluating their abilities and benefit eligibility. With the retirement age increasing and chronic diseases on the rise, the demand for higher quality and efficiency in SIM is growing. Val
Imagine you're at a crowded concert and a tragic event happens, causing many injuries at once. This situation is what we call a mass casualty incident (MCI). A group of experts recently looked at all the evidence and got together to figure out the best ways to handle these events. They did this as p
Think about how doctors decide what’s best for their patients. It used to be mainly based on their experience and opinions. But over the past 50 years, things have changed. Doctors now rely more on scientific research and evidence. This is called evidence-based medicine. Randomized controlled trials
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted a global need for quick and accessible health training. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) have been a popular method for spreading knowledge, but they face hurdles like limited tech access, language barriers, and cultural differences, especially in low-resource ar
Are you curious about how leaders' approaches can affect their team's happiness and job performance? A fascinating study took a close look at primary care physicians (PCPs) in urban China. The researchers were interested in how leaders' focus on prevention and self-regulation influences PCPs' well-b
Ever thought about how lupus nephritis patients in Canada find and trust health info? A recent survey revealed a lot! Most patients start online, but they don't always feel confident about what they find. Instead, they tend to rely on healthcare pros for solid advice. Interestingly, more educated pa
Hospitals use brief hospital course (BHC) summaries to record patient stays. These summaries are typically created manually by clinical staff. Large language models (LLMs) have shown great potential in automating various tasks, but their use in healthcare, especially for generating BHCs from clinica
