In 2021, a big change happened with Medicaid. The American Rescue Plan let states give pregnancy Medicaid coverage for 12 months after birth. This is a huge deal for new parents. But how is this new rule working out? No one really knows yet. Medicaid is a big help for many people. It pays for healt
People often go to emergency rooms for minor health problems. This is a big issue. It clogs up the ER. It makes everyone wait longer. A solution? General Practice-led urgent care practices. These are near ERs. They help sort patients. Some folks think they need the ER. They want lots of tests. But d
Germany's approach to mental health care has evolved significantly since the 1970s. The initial push for change led to a decentralized system, with local communities taking the lead. This shift was driven by a desire to move away from institutional care and towards more personalized, community-based
Antibiotics are powerful tools in medicine. They help fight infections. But using them too much can lead to resistance. This makes infections harder to treat. Antibiotic Stewardship Programs (ASPs) aim to use these drugs wisely. However, not all ASPs are created equal. Different places use different
People's confidence in sharing health data is crucial. In Switzerland, this trust has been shaped by events over the past 31 years. To understand this, a study looked at key moments and policies from 1992 to 2023. The study found that public trust is influenced by past experiences. It identified im
Healthcare should be fair for everyone, right? A recent study dug into this idea by looking at who gets CPR and who doesn't among general surgery patients. The focus was on figuring out which personal details might influence these decisions. First, the study checked if certain factors, like age, ra
Private equity firms are playing a big role in shaping the future of elderly care. These firms invest money into businesses, including those in healthcare. But not many studies look closely at how these firms affect long-term care. Most research focuses on the United States, leaving other countries
Malaysia is seeing more people with long-term health issues. These problems can be avoided or controlled by making better choices. This includes not smoking, drinking less alcohol, eating well, and staying active. Social media is now a big part of sharing health tips. Doctors and health workers are
Nurses are at the frontline of healthcare, and AI is becoming a big part of their jobs. It's not just about using new tech; it's about understanding how AI works and how it can help or hurt patient care. Nurses need to know the basics of AI, like what it can do and where it might go wrong. AI can b
Some former employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are in a tough spot. They were fired, then rehired, and then fired again. Now, they're getting bills for health insurance they never had. The workers say they received letters demanding payment for health care premi
