The Latest Breaking News from Health Care

Concerns raised as thousands of mental health patients forced to travel miles for treatment: ‘Dehumanising’

Sending vulnerable patients far from home and loved ones hampers their recovery and heightens risk, policy analyst say

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023

Thousands of mental health patients travel more than 60 miles for treatment

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is calling on the Government to invest in services.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023

North Carolina may limit gender-affirming care for transgender minors with new bill

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Joining the growing list of legislation related to transgender North Carolinians, access to gender-affirming care for some transgender minors may be on the line this year.

Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023

Abortion and hospital ethics committees

Access to high-quality health care is deeply unequal in the United States. Ethics consultations are no exception

Salon · Jun 20, 2023

The average U.S. life span could increase 12 years by 2040, a new report contends. Here’s how employers can lead the charge

If a company has employees, it’s a health organization—regardless of the industry space it’s in, a new report's authors contend.

Fortune · Jun 20, 2023

As Workplaces Become More Violent, California Calls for Stricter Protections

Industry opposes a legislative bill to enact protections, but could support less stringent proposed Cal/OSHA safety requirements.

Capital & Main · Jun 19, 2023

Private Insurance and Government Programs Drive Up Health Care Costs

Letting third parties pay our bills pushes prices higher and limits our options.

Reason · Jun 19, 2023

Mayo Clinic Minute: Why Black women should consider screening for breast cancer earlier

Age recommendations for when women should start yearly mammograms to screen for breast cancer vary. However, Mayo Clinic health care professionals have been firm for more than a decade that women should start breast cancer screening at age 40. Starting mammograms early is especially important for non-Hispanic Black women, who…

Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023

At least 1.7M Americans use health sharing arrangements, despite lack of protections

The report from the Colorado Division of Insurance found that more than 1.7 million Americans rely on sharing plans and that many of the plans require members to ask for charity care before submitting their bills.

Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023

Mississippi GOP governor and Democratic challenger spar over crime, courts and trans care

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves and the Democrat who is trying to unseat him this year, Brandon Presley, are trading barbs about crime, courts and transgender health care

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023