Photo: Martin Barraud/Getty Images Hospital operator Bassett Healthcare Network in Cooperstown, New York is collaborating with Optum on the former’s clinical and operational performance, in a partnership focused on quality, affordable healthcare for patients across...
LGBTQ people are protected against discrimination in health care, according to an announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Specifically, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will not be allowed,...
Introduction Access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care in the U.S. is influenced by a variety of factors, including patients’ coverage, social determinants of health, as well as federal, state, local, and institutional level...
The risk of dementia in older age is increased by 58% for people living with HIV compared to their HIV-negative peers, according to US research published in the online edition of AIDS. The average age...
Patients who are critically ill and potentially dying face overwhelming challenges, including a variety of intense emotions, loss of dignity and helplessness. A study published in the American Journal of Nursing shows that patients who...
By BRIAN KLEPPER and JEFFREY HOGAN GoodRx’s planned initial public offering recently made the news, notable because the company, launched in 2011, has been profitable since 2016. Evidently, it’s become unfashionable for investors to demand...