The Latest Breaking News from Health Care

Are private hospitals really in trouble? And is more public funding the answer?

A battle between private hospitals and private health insurers is playing out in public.

The Conversation · Sep 26, 2024

Pharmacy pill trial becomes 'business as usual'

More ways of expanding health care are being considered amid a GP shortage, with women to continue being able to access contraceptive pills at NSW chemists.

AAP · Sep 26, 2024

US Senate votes unanimously to hold hospital CEO in criminal contempt

Ralph de la Torre, paid at least $250m by Steward Health Care amid facility issues and closures, ignored subpoena

The Guardian - US · Sep 25, 2024

Why isn’t dental included in Medicare? It’s time to change this – here’s how

When the forerunner of Medicare was established in the 1970s, dental care was left out. Australians are still suffering the consequences half a century later.

The Conversation · Sep 22, 2024

Harris dings Trump’s ‘concept of a plan’ evasion during campaign event with Oprah Winfrey

Asked at the September 10 debate to reply ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to whether he had a health care plan, Donald Trump said he had the ‘concepts of a plan’

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024

3 Healthcare ETFs to Buy for Defensive Growth in 2024

Healthcare ETFs hold the potential for higher returns, diversification, and exposure to stably growing companies. Therefore, it could be wise to invest in robust healthcare ETFs like iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF (IHF), Vanguard Health Care Index Fund ETF Shares (VHT), and Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) for…

StockNews.com · Sep 20, 2024

Afghan women have been robbed of health care, education and now their voices. But they won’t remain silent

Last month, the Taliban passed a new “vice and virtue” law, making it illegal for women to speak in public. Under the law, women can also be punished if they are heard singing or reading aloud from within their homes.

The Conversation · Sep 20, 2024

America ranks worst in the world for health care—despite spending trillions

The U.S. came in last in three of five categories—equity, health outcomes, and access to care—in addition to having the poorest overall ranking.

Fortune · Sep 19, 2024

US Senate panel OKs action against Steward Health Care CEO for defying subpoena

Members of a Senate committee looking into the bankruptcy of Texas-based Steward Health Care have adopted two resolutions designed to hold CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt for not testifying before the panel

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024

Celebrities, CEOs, and sports stars invest in Midi Health, a menopause care startup

Midi has raised $103 million in total funding to provide virtual health care to middle-aged women.

Fortune · Sep 19, 2024