Passengers affected by hantavirus on a cruise in the US are being kept in top hospitals, but it’s unclear when they’ll be allowed to go home.
All U.S. cruise passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have returned to the mainland, and most are currently in quarantine centers that offer a hotel-like experience. They’re waiting to see if they’ve contracted the virus, which can be fatal for up to 40% of those infected. It seems they might be there for a while. The […]
DHS Begins Visa Procedures for Foreign Doctors in Hospitals
DHS Reinstates Visa Processing for Foreign Doctors The Department of Homeland Security is back in action, processing visas for thousands of foreign doctors from 39 countries identified as high-risk, who work for hospitals in the U.S. Advocates for immigration are welcoming this change, seeing it as beneficial for hospitals across the nation. Curtis Morrison, an […]
Which hospitals in the NYC area received high safety ratings and which ones got low scores
NYC Hospitals Achieve Top Patient Safety Ratings In a recent assessment of hospitals across the United States, over 20 facilities in the New York City area received the highest patient safety ratings. However, it’s worth noting that some could not be evaluated due to various factors. Institutions such as Catholic Health, Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, […]
Merging hospitals and tax exemptions for nonprofits are raising healthcare expenses.
Understanding the Healthcare Affordability Crisis When people discuss medical costs, it often seems like a single, straightforward issue. Yet, the truth is more complicated. Various factors contribute to the ongoing crisis of healthcare affordability, some more pressing than others. For instance, hospitalization expenses have significantly inflated, accounting for a considerable portion of national health spending. […]
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 […]