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Psychologists say they can't meet the growing demand for mental health care

More than half say they're not taking new patients, in a new survey. They report their existing patients need more attention for complex problems, and many keep months-long waitlists.

WEKU

Biology, anatomy, and finance? More med students want business degrees too

The number of medical students seeking a business degree has nearly tripled. This begs the question: Whom will these doctors serve more, patients or shareholders?

Fortune

Patients of color more often brace for unfair treatment in health care, survey finds

A new survey shows 55% of Black patients said they feel like they must be very careful about their appearance to be treated fairly at medical visits

The Independent UK

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Abortion is now legal across Australia – but it's still hard to access. Doctors are both the problem and the solution

Abortion is now fully legal in every jurisdiction in Australia. Western Australia became the last state to decriminalise it just two months ago, in September 2023. And the Australian population is solidly pro-choice: a 2021 study found 76% of Australians support access to abortion.

The Conversation

Black Americans expect to face racism in the doctor's office, survey finds

For many people of color in this country, a visit to the doctor means being extra careful about their appearance in the hope to be treated fairly during the appointment.

WEKU

Huge delays to access maternal mental health care in England called a scandal

Exclusive: NHS figures obtained by Labour reveal 11,507 women sought care but did not get any last year

The Guardian - UK

Texas is suing Planned Parenthood for $1.8B over $10M in allegedly fraudulent services it rendered – a health care economist explains what's going on

Planned Parenthood no longer provides abortions in Texas, Louisiana and the other 10 states that have essentially banned abortion since the Supreme Court handed down its Dobbs v. Jackson decision in June 2022.

The Conversation

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Condom use drops among teenagers

Teenagers are at risk of being infected with HIV due to widespread unprotected sex, says the Aids Health Care Foundation (AHF) Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Struggling to choose a new Medicare health care plan? It’s not too late to get help.

No need to panic even though Medicare’s annual open enrollment period is about to end.

Chicago Sun-Times

Where to Start Financially After a Life-Changing Diagnosis

Dealing with an illness, yours or your child’s or that of another loved one, is hard enough without adding financial duress. Here are some considerations and suggestions for covering expenses.

Kiplinger

Artificial intelligence is already in our hospitals. 5 questions people want answered

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already being used in health care. AI can look for patterns in medical images to help diagnose disease. It can help predict who in a hospital ward might deteriorate. It can rapidly summarise medical research papers to help doctors stay up-to-date with the latest evidence.

The Conversation

Stocks Give Up Early Gains as Managed Health Care Companies Tumble

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down -0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.14%. Stocks on Wednesday relinquished early gains and settled mixed,...

Barchart

Trump's up in polls — but he may blow it

Trump is running on the Big Lie and a promise to take away Obamacare — both are losing strategies

Salon

Trump says he will renew efforts to overturn ‘Obamacare’ if he wins a second term

Trump says he wants to reopen the contentious fight over the Affordable Care Act saying he is ‘seriously looking at alternatives’

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

A researcher's prescription for better health care: A dose of humility for doctors, nurses and clinicians

Better health care for patients begins with humility – a term not often associated with medicine.

Chicago Sun-Times

Thousands of babies born prematurely in Illinois, mirroring a deadly national trend

A new report by the March of Dimes underscores the need for elected officials, government and the healthcare system to do more to save lives, especially Black women and babies.

International Business Times

The Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Right Travel Nurse Agency

This guide will provide insights on selecting the ideal travel nurse agency that meets your unique needs.

International Business Times

Navigating The Path To Dental Health Care Success Through Accessible Education

Prep Doctors is an educational firm specializing in equivalency exam training for ITDs aspiring to practice as dentists in Canada.

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AAP

Ageing population key health care challenge for NSW

A landmark inquiry into the NSW health system will not be adversarial or blame people working within it for issues and will rather identify ways to improve it.

The Hindu

MLIRC hosts Dakshin Bharat Area Ex-Servicemen Rally

At Belagavi's Dakshin Bharat Area Ex-Servicemen Rally, over 1,500 veterans and 40 Veer Naris gathered to address key issues such as pensions, health care and financial matters. A health camp was set up to provide medical, dental and gyanaecology consultation. The event also saw the authorities commit to improving healthcare…

The Texas Tribune

In Texas’ Panhandle, a long-awaited oasis for mental health care is springing up

The region that includes Amarillo, a Panhandle city of more than 200,000 people, and surrounding towns has long been a mental health care desert. Officials hope a new $159 million hospital can help reduce a massive spike in suicide attempts.

Fortune

Rampant confusion about Medicare is bad for your health and costing you money. Experts help make sense of coverage and fees

When current beneficiaries or people about to enroll in Medicare don’t understand how it works, they can wind up paying more for their health care than necessary.

The Guardian - US

‘We didn’t know we were poisoning ourselves’: the deadly legacy of the US uranium boom

The Diné helped dig the raw materials to build the US’s nuclear arsenal, but were never told of the danger

Chicago Sun-Times

American Medical Association must support cease-fire in Gaza

Last year, the AMA rightfully issued a strongly worded statement in response to the Russian military targeting health care facilities in Ukraine. A similar statement should be issued regarding Palestinians in Gaza.

The Independent UK

2 transgender boys sue after University of Missouri halts gender-affirming care to minors

Two transgender boys are suing the University of Missouri over its decision to stop providing gender-affirming care to minors over concerns that a new state law could create legal issues for its doctors

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