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Access to healthcare remains a major challenge for people around the world. Many people must travel long distances, take time off from work, or find child care to get the care they need. These barriers can lead to delayed diagnosis, postponed treatment, and even serious emergencies.The lack of accurate, up-to-date data to inform community decisions remains a persistent problem for public health officials and governments. We've found solutions that work in unexpected places. It's Google Maps travel information.Understanding geography and access to health careEmergency obstetric care is one area where these access challenges are particularly pressing. Evidence shows that long…

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Cedars-Sinai is currently accepting applications from college students who wish to participate. The path to next-generation healthcare A program that prepares and mentors participants to pursue careers in health care.DISCOVER (Dynamic Internships for Students Developing Opportunities and Visions in Healthcare Education and Research) aims to give college students an in-depth look at various aspects of the healthcare industry, from patient care and supply chain to hospitals. This is a 10-week paid summer program. management. Launched in partnership with the Los Angeles Mayor's Office and Unite LA, DISCOVER allows students to job shadow, network, and gain practical insight into their fields…

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listen to article 3 minutes This voice is automatically generated. Please let us know if you have any feedback. Diving overview: Change Healthcare's massive cyber attack may have compromised the data of 100 million people. This is the largest health data breach ever reported to federal regulators. The ransomware attack on UnitedHealth's technology company is similar to the 2015 Anthem (now Elevance Health) data breach that compromised the information of 78.8 million Americans, according to a portal run by the Department of Health's Office of Civil Rights. It is said to exceed the previous record. Questions have also been swirling…

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 24, 2024) – For some in the healthcare travel industry, it can be difficult to find a place to settle down until you experience working for UK Healthcare. Seema Varghese, a registered nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital, not only found a home in Lexington, but her daughter also secured a spot as a student at the University of Kentucky. “I came from India as an international tourist in May 2021,” Varghese said. “My daughter got into the University of Kentucky, so I decided to stay here.” Varghese worked as a travel nurse for more than 10 years.…

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Editor's note: This study was conducted in partnership with West Health, a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization focused on health care and aging. WASHINGTON, DC — In September, the federal government announced rules aimed at making it easier for Americans with private health insurance to receive treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. The rule clarifies and strengthens the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA), which enjoys broad support among Americans, according to a recent West Health Gallup poll. It is something. Majorities of U.S. adults in both parties and independents say they support federal legislation…

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) – Health care workers at two Providence hospitals have voted to authorize what could be the first physician strike in Oregon history.According to the Oregon Nursing Association, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and office nurses at Providence Women's Clinic and Providence St. Vincent Hospital have given their bargaining teams the authority to call a strike if necessary. He said he voted to give it.If the strike goes ahead, it would be the first physician strike in Oregon history, according to the ONA. It also follows in the footsteps of Providence nurses who staged the…

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“When my husband had to make the important decision between surgery and radiation treatment for his cancer, we were overwhelmed by the different perspectives of the experts, each focused solely on their own treatment. No one lays out the options. This is where patient decision support made a huge difference. We felt empowered, informed and confident in our choices. ” — Maureen Smith, caregiver and patient advocate. Patient decision aids (PDAs), like the one Maureen and her husband used, are evidence-based tools that help individuals make informed decisions about their health care. These tools help patients understand the benefits and…

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IV bags from Baxter International in Providence, Alaska. (Matt Fabion/AKPM) Alaska health care facilities are conserving IV and intravenous fluids as part of a statewide response to supply shortages. Hurricane Helen halted production at Baxter International, the nation's largest supplier of intravenous fluids and outpatient dialysis solutions. It could be months before the North Carolina facility resumes production. Coleman Cutchins, a clinical pharmacist with the Alaska Department of Health, said large-scale drug shortages are all too common. But he said he was concerned about the supply disruption. “Almost every patient admitted to the hospital is given something related to an…

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contact: Laura Stripple, (402) 580-9495 Governor Pillen, Lieutenant Governor Kelly, medical experts and others respond to misleading advertising information regarding care for pregnant women LINCOLN, Nebraska — Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, Lt. Governor Joe Kelly, and medical experts address misleading information about the care available to Nebraska women experiencing miscarriages or ectopic pregnancies. did. The group pointed to recent television advertisements that have caused confusion and misinformation. As a matter of public health, they argue, it is essential to provide adequate information to health care providers and patients. “This is not about competing abortion-related initiatives that Nebraskans are deciding on.…

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TOn Tuesday night, three health care experts weighed in on efforts to improve patient access during a panel discussion moderated by TIME Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs at the inaugural TIME100 Health Leadership Forum in New York City. He talked about the future of the industry.Mr. Jacobs spoke to Dr. Raj Panjabi, senior partner at Flagship Pioneering, former White House senior director and special assistant to President Joe Biden, about the 2024 election, with just two weeks left until voting. I started the discussion by asking if there were any positive lessons that could be learned from the cycle. Let's go until…

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