Cancer patients are experiencing longer lifespans, a new report shows.
New Report Shows Cancer Survival Rates are Improving According to a recent report from the American Cancer Society, individuals diagnosed with cancer are notably living longer than in previous decades. This report, marking the 75th Annual Cancer Statistics Report, emphasizes that advancements in cancer research have led to more effective treatments. Essentially, cancer is increasingly […]
Ongoing NYC nurses strike intensifies, leaving patients caught in the conflict
New York Nurses’ Strike Enters Fourth Day with Rising Tensions The significant nurses’ strike affecting New York City’s three major hospital systems has now persisted into its fourth day, with no resolution in sight. Both sides are trading sharp accusations of bullying, retaliation, and sabotage. Currently, about 15,000 nurses from Mount Sinai, Montefiore Medical Center, […]
Rethinking care: How ThrIVewell Infusion prioritizes patients
Transforming IV Therapy: A New Approach Intravenous therapy serves as a crucial support for individuals grappling with autoimmune diseases and chronic illnesses. Yet, it often brings to mind cold hospital environments and mounting financial stress. Enter brothers Ben and Ira Newberg, who are on a heartfelt mission to entirely revamp the infusion industry. Having observed […]
Health care reform enriched wealthy insurers while patients struggle for basic needs.
Trump Critiques Insurance Monopolies In a recent statement, President Trump voiced strong criticism against the influence of large insurance companies in Washington. He remarked, “Please don’t send your money to tycoons and insurance companies that have made 1,700% more money in a short period of time.” He suggested redirecting that funding to individuals, allowing them […]
Patients of leading UES plastic surgeon reportedly had private nude photos shared online
Data Breach Lawsuit Against Manhattan Plastic Surgeon A class action lawsuit has emerged against a prominent plastic surgeon in Manhattan, alleging that numerous patients had their nude photographs and Social Security numbers posted online without any notification from the doctor or authorities. According to the lawsuit, Dr. Richard Swift’s office, located on the affluent Upper […]
Covenant Health data breach affects 478,188 patients following May cyberattack
When a health data breach is initially reported, the number of individuals affected is typically lower than the final count. As investigations unfold, this number often climbs. That’s precisely what transpired at Covenant Health in Andover, Massachusetts. The Catholic healthcare provider recently revealed that a cyberattack, first detected in May, may have impacted nearly half […]
Many risky mental health patients committed murders after being released.
Concerns Over Mental Health Facility Releases A recent report highlights troubling findings regarding individuals confined in mental health facilities. It reveals that at least 30 patients have committed murders after being released back into society following court rulings. According to an investigation, from 1993 to 2019, these patients were allowed to leave high-security facilities, often […]
Florida Blue and Cigna conflicts with South Florida hospitals force patients to go out of network and incur higher expenses.
Healthcare Contract Disputes Disrupt Services for Patients in South Florida As the new year kicks off, disputes over contracts between hospitals in Broward and Palm Beach counties and insurers like Florida Blue and Cigna are pushing patients out of their insurance networks, leading to disruptions in healthcare access. Florida Blue and Broward County’s public health […]
Regular medications lower the risk of death for patients with type 2 diabetes, research reveals.
Statins May Benefit More Diabetics Than Thought A new comprehensive study indicates that statins could assist a greater number of individuals with type 2 diabetes than previously assumed. Researchers announced that these cholesterol-lowering medications not only decreased the risk of death and severe cardiovascular incidents in high-risk patients but also in those deemed low-risk according […]
CoxHealth announces it will collaborate with other insurers to support patients requiring ‘continuation of care’ after Marketplace plans were discontinued through the Affordable Care Act.
Changes in Insurance Plans in Missouri SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Some individuals might not have to switch doctors next year following reports from On Your Side. Recently, we shared the story of Carrie Netzer, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Her insurance provider, Cox Health Plans, has decided to discontinue its marketplace plans in Webster and […]