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A recent study highlights a notable decline in hospital utilization in Maryland, showing an 11 percentage point decrease compared to other states from 2013 to 2023.
A recent analysis highlights the trends in national spending on mental health and substance use disorder treatment from 2000 to 2021, reflecting case growth over the years.
In a recent directive, Trump has called on federal agencies to expedite access to psychedelic treatments and reconsider their classification as controlled substances.
The podcast 'Why Should I Trust You?' emphasizes the need for communication between MAHA and public health, highlighting the stakes involved.
While there is a sense of optimism regarding Trump's choice for the CDC, employees express a cautious outlook, especially concerning RFK Jr.'s involvement.
A recent analysis reveals trends in employer-based health insurance, affecting 165.6 million individuals under 65 years old as of March 2025.
In a recent update, Truist has adjusted its outlook for Community Health Systems, Inc. as part of a broader review of the healthcare sector.
As cyberattacks on health care systems escalate, the potential for patient harm grows. Andrea Downing highlights the urgent need for improved defenses against these threats.
Recent updates on MAHA highlight a significant breakthrough in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, alongside ongoing challenges in cancer treatment and other health developments.
A mother's determination has reignited interest in a neglected class of drugs, potentially benefiting her son and many others with neuromuscular disorders.
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Strategic angle: Even as therapies improve, a startling number of cancer patients are not getting genomic tests that could improve their chance of survival.
A recent study suggests that limiting insulin prices to $35 per month could enhance adherence to treatment among individuals with type 2 diabetes, highlighting the potential impact of cost on health outcomes.
Strategic angle: “Health care will become autonomous because the survival of health systems depends upon it,” writes former Geisinger CEO Glenn Steele.
Strategic angle: Who has won The Masters? Which players have enjoyed the most success at Augusta National? We look at the previous winners of the opening major of the year...
Strategic angle: An Israeli air strike killed at least 10 people and wounded several others near a school sheltering displaced Palestinians on Monday, health officials said, as violence strains a fragile US-backed Gaza ceasefire. The Wor
Strategic angle: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization's chief, said on X that 'evacuations will remain suspended until further notice' as the 'relevant authorities' were investigating what had happened. So far, no de
Strategic angle: Exploring the factors contributing to harmful algal blooms and their impact on public health.
Strategic angle: Trump threatens to jail journalist who reported on crew’s rescue in Iran if they don’t reveal source Politico
Strategic angle: Once state-funded, the centre now faces possible closure after the government withdrew support, saying the treatment lacks scientific evidence.