Nonprofit hospitals are not prioritizing their patients
Issues in American Healthcare American healthcare faces significant challenges. Rising costs mean that Americans pay almost double what individuals in comparable countries do, yet they do not receive better care. Some argue that it’s a complicated situation, but research—like that from my organization on institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic—points to simpler explanations as well. […]
Medicaid reductions endanger numerous hospitals, new report reveals
Medicaid Cuts Pose Risk to Over 400 Hospitals Nationwide According to a report, over 400 hospitals across the U.S. are facing serious threats of closing or scaling back services due to Medicaid cuts included in President Trump’s “Big and Beautiful Bill.” This analysis comes from a progressive watchdog group, Public Citizen. The repercussions could be […]
Nebraska aims to eliminate backdated Medicaid coverage, and hospitals warn it will have a harmful effect.
Changes to Medicaid’s Retroactive Coverage in Nebraska Dr. Ann Anderson Berry works in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Nebraska, dealing with some of the state’s smallest and sickest patients. Pregnancies can end in unanticipated ways, and unfortunately, a newborn’s survival may often be jeopardized. For families relying on Medicaid, which is the government […]
The five states with the most secure hospitals: recent report
Hundreds of hospitals across the United States have been acknowledged for their commitment to patient safety, and some states distinctly lead in the number of top-rated hospitals. This month, Healthgrades, a platform focused on helping individuals find doctors, healthcare providers, and hospitals, disclosed its 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards. They identified 438 hospitals in 40 […]
Cyberattacks on hospitals using AI are increasingly focusing on healthcare workers.
If you caught the latest episode of “The Pitt,” a medical drama about a hyperbaric emergency department, you might have noticed how disastrous cyber attacks can be for hospitals. In Mississippi, though, it wasn’t just fiction; it happened in real life. Clinics across the state were forced to shut down after the University of Mississippi […]
Eight hospitals in the Chicago area may withdraw from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois network this summer.
Potential Disruption in Care for Illinois Patients Eight hospitals in the Chicago area might soon exit the Blue Cross Blue Shield Illinois network, which could affect numerous patients this summer. The hospitals, located in Chicago and its suburbs, are operated by Prime Healthcare, a California-based organization. Prime acquired these facilities, and ongoing contract discussions with […]
Hospitals and insurance companies are clashing over finances, putting patients in a difficult position.
Natalie Reichel Faces Uncertainty Over Cancer Treatment Natalie Reichel is set to begin her next round of cancer treatment in March, but a disagreement over a contract between Mount Sinai Health System in New York City and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has cast doubt on whether she’ll receive her care on time. “I’m feeling […]
Hospitals are sharing their prices with patients, but it’s mainly the industry that is utilizing this information.
Price Transparency in Health Care: A Complex Reality Republicans propose that patients should actively search for better deals in health care. The party has consistently pushed for giving individuals financial tools to reduce expenses. Recently, as some Republican efforts to support health savings accounts by 2025 wrapped up, former President Donald Trump unveiled his Great […]
Nurses in New York City come to an agreement to conclude a strike at two large hospitals, while a walkout persists at another location.
Nurses in NYC Reach Tentative Agreement to End Strike Nurses from two of New York City’s major hospital systems have come to a tentative agreement, effectively bringing an end to a nearly month-long strike. This strike focused on several critical issues, including staffing levels, workplace safety, and health insurance. The announcement was made on Monday […]
13 nurses detained for obstructing NYC building as strike against three hospitals enters its 25th day
Thirteen Nurses Arrested Amid Ongoing Strike in NYC A group of 13 nurses in New York City were taken into custody on Thursday after they formed a linked chain outside a midtown building and declined to disperse, as reported by police and witnesses. Footage captured by bystanders showed officers from the NYPD arresting the nurses […]