Nick Thomas (Twitter) – Updated Friday, June 23rd, 2023 While Minneapolis-based Allina Health was highlighted by The New York Times for pulling back from its policy of denying nonemergency care to some indebted patients, a recent investigation showed it is not the only health system to allegedly have engaged in the practice. According to KFF […]

Giles Bruce – 16 hours ago Americans are increasingly turning to “Doctor Walmart” and other retail healthcare clinics as they seek convenient care and trust large retailers with their health data, The Economist reported. Walmart has opened more than 30 health centers since 2019, with plans to more than double by next year, joining other

By D DEL REY June 13, 2023 Nurses across the state of New York are breathing a sigh of relief now that the “Safe Staffing Act” is finally going into effect. The law passed the state legislature during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way of strengthening the healthcare system and easing the burden placed on

Mariah Taylor (Email) – 20 hours ago As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into hospitals and patient care, questions arise as to when and how often nurses can override the algorithm and if disciplinary action should be given for wrong decisions, The Wall Street Journal reported June 15. Melissa Beebe, RN, an oncology nurse at

Story by Andrea Ruth • Jun 2 South Carolina healthcare providers no longer have to seek permission from the state government to offer new services, expand facilities, or invest in technology. On May 17, Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC) signed a repeal of the state’s certificate of need rules. A staple of healthcare regimes in many