Ageism in health care is a $63 billion problem. An expert offers 8 ways to combat it
Ageism in healthcare is often an overlooked form of discrimination, yet its effects can significantly impact the quality of ...
"Weathering" and its effect on poor health and life expectancy
Arline Geronimus' research shows how societal pressures like institutional racism, classism, financial stressors or the ...
‘Deadly consequences’: Health agencies reel from thousands of job cuts while critical research grants remain on hold
The first month of the Trump administration has brought chaos to US health agencies through mass firings, funding ...
Community health centers care for 1 in 5 Rhode Islanders. They're facing a financial crisis
Community health centers provide primary care for one in five Rhode Islanders. What happens when the safety net providers ...
Trump’s team is using Project 2025 as a blueprint to make changes to federal health programs
During his presidential campaign, President Donald Trump distanced himself from the conservative governing plan after ...
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Florida Immigrants, Citizens Avoid Health Care After Laws
Since arriving in the United States four years ago, Alex has worked at a primary care office. He has witnessed firsthand how difficult it was for ...
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The Need for Payer Support in Overcoming Cancer Care Disparities
Susan Escudier, MD, FACP, discusses the impact of insurance coverage gaps, transportation barriers, and financial hardships on cancer care access and emphasizes the need for payers to better support ...
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Podcast: BREAKDOWN: Health Care Private Equity Federal Reports
Health Affairs' Jeff Byers welcomes Senior Editor Kathleen Haddad back to the program to discuss two recent reports exploring the impacts of private equity on the US health care system.
Higher costs and thinner financial margins at hospitals could cost employers
Hospitals are contending with financial challenges that could impact insurance costs for individuals and employers.
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The Realities of a Healthy American Population
Co-authored by Sandro Galea, M.D., and Nason Maani, Ph.D.
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When Disaster Strikes: Measuring Health Care Quality in Crisis-Affected Communities
The study aimed to assess the effect of localized disasters on health plan quality performance scores, according to lead investigator Maria DeYoreo, PhD, of RAND Corporation.
USAID and other assistance saves millions of lives. Ending it will be devastating.
They are among those who will be the most hurt by the Trump administration’s drastic actions last month to suddenly stop US ...