The Latest Breaking News from Health Care

'Dire' mental health care in flood-ravaged communities

Disaster-affected areas are struggling to cope with despair and hopelessness as burnt-out mental health workers hold down multiple jobs, an inquiry has heard.

AAP · Feb 13, 2024

Weight-loss drugs aren't a magic bullet. Lifestyle changes are key to lasting health

A doctor argues that the current focus on fighting obesity with drugs like Ozempic ignores the bigger picture: We need a medical system and society that support healthy life habits.

WEKU · Feb 12, 2024

Flying doctor spreads its wings to primary health care

Thousands of new patients have flocked to primary healthcare clinics staffed by the Royal Flying Doctor Service in the outback.

AAP · Feb 9, 2024

Interim Budget 2024 | ASHA, anganwadi workers and helpers gets health cover under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

Add Budget 2024: The government on February 1 announced the extension of health care cover under Ayushman Bharat to all ASHA and anganwadi workers.

The Hindu · Feb 1, 2024

Federal complaint faults Texas Medicaid software glitches for removal errors

Health care advocates have asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Deloitte software errors they say disenrolled qualified Medicaid participants.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 31, 2024

‘Site-neutral’ hospital policy muddles health package progress - Roll Call

Proposals to restrict hospital billing rates in outpatient clinics divides lawmakers, with concerns about rural hospitals stalling progress.

Roll Call · Jan 31, 2024

For Chicago's new migrants, informal support groups help ease the pain and trauma.

Thousands of new migrants arriving in Chicago fled difficult situations or endured dangerous journeys. Informal support groups can provide some mental health care to ease their trauma and distress.

WEKU · Jan 31, 2024

Age of first menstruation among risk factors for diabetes, cholesterol in females, finds study

While a lot is being studied about the factors that trigger the onset of chronic diseases like diabetes and cholesterol, a new study has shed light on an uncommon risk factor. A study done by researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute has found that the milestones in a…

The Times of India · Jan 30, 2024

Populism does not help public health

To borrow an idea from the architecture of India’s judicial setup and also the space programme, health care will benefit from being separated from political processes

The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024

NYC joins a growing wave of local governments erasing residents' medical debt

The city is partnering with the nonprofit RIP Medical Debt to buy up and forgive unpaid medical bills. The trend started in Cook County, Ill., and is spreading to cities across the country.

WEKU · Jan 23, 2024