It is widely recognized that health care is an increasing cost for many Americans. But what healthcare companies are doing in their own interests (through government programs such as Medicare) is vague. To investigate this question, researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) analyzed financial reports from 92 large US healthcare companies. The results were published in the Jama Internal Medicine Research Book on February 10th. The research team focuses on the Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500) to see how much has been spent on shareholder payments over the past 20 years, following the 500 large companies trading on…
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Let’s be honest, working from home is a dream job. It might seem far-fetched for nurses, but there are plenty of remote online nursing jobs available! If you’re looking to move out of the bedside, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve put together a list of the 10 best remote nursing jobs for 2025. Popular Online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Programs GCU’s College of Nursing and Health Care Professions has a nearly 35-year tradition of preparing students to fill evolving healthcare roles as highly qualified professionals. Accreditation CCNE Location Online Prerequisite RN Required Earn a valuable nursing…
Robotics is transforming many industries, and one of the biggest winners is in the healthcare field. Using robots in minimally invasive surgery has been shown to reduce the likelihood of complications, shorten hospital stays and reduce mortality. One player in particular dominates this market, increasing the system's installation base, amount of procedures and revenue in the double digits of the last quarter. I'm talking about intuitive surgical (ISRG) 0.70%))the world's leading surgical systems company: da Vinci. Stocks are delivered in the long term and short term, with nearly 200% increase over five years, and have moved up around 13% so…
IInformation from the US is growing concern in the international science and medicine community. After the US withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), the budget freezes for major US public health research institutes, the suspension of the US International Development Organization (USAID) Development Assistance Program, and was created in 2003 by George W. Bush. The restrictions placed on the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) have put a serious threat to cooperation between researchers and scientific advances. Additionally, censorship is a key topic such as the fundamental principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, or the climate crisis that…
The latest and most extensive analysis of US healthcare expenditures reveals unprecedented insight into how healthcare costs are distributed across all age groups, with a significant portion being allocated to senior care . In 2019 alone, total US medical expenses reached $3.8 trillion. This is expected to exceed $7 trillion by 2031. A comprehensive survey published in Jama examined expenditures in four payers (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and 3,110 counties that were out of payments – pockets of payments) and 148 health conditions. According to the Washington University School of Medicine's Institute of Health Indicators and Assessment (IHME), more than…
Thousands of University of California healthcare, research and technology employees vote for strike approval, citing what they described as a systematic, continuing staffing shortage that erodes patient care and hurts research work I did.The approval of the strike occurs amid tensions between university and university professionals and technical employees. Members include nurse case managers, mental health counselors, optometrists, pharmacists, physiotherapists, clinical researchers, IT analysts, and animal health technicians. The union said it plans to strike for a three-day period starting February 26th. A strike can affect operations in hospitals and clinics. UC also has research on cancer, food safety, virology,…
Flowers and cards were delivered to residents of Esteban Community Nursing Facilities by local businesses and groups on Valentine's Day. ESTEVAN – Residents of Esteban Community Nursing Facilities received a heartwarming surprise on Valentine's Day thanks to the generosity of students from local businesses, Esteban Kinet and Esteban General School (ECS). Flowers and cards were delivered to the house, bringing smiles and excitement to residents who were moved by their thoughtful gestures. “The residents were really excited and grateful,” said Veronica Armas, who works in the nursing home's recreational department. “We just want to say how much we appreciate these…
Amb Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE) is proud to announce Emory Healthcare as its latest founding partner, cementing its long-standing relationship that continues to enhance the health and well-being of the Atlanta community. As part of this milestone, Emory Healthcare will serve as Atlanta United's official team healthcare provider and will debut as the club's kit patch partner during the 2025 season. The multifaceted relationships make Emory Healthcare an exclusive category of elite collaborators within AMBSE, highlighting the shared values of excellence, community impact and innovation. The agreement spans numerous strategic assets, including exclusive healthcare designations, prominent branding within the stadium,…
detail Ellis Wild February 14, 2025 India's health services face loss of 2,500 employees in new federal layoffs, with an initial estimate of nearly triple warning top executives of native health organizations nationwide. The cuts will further strain the institutions responsible for providing health care to 2.5 million American Indians and Alaska Native Americans. AC Locklear, interim CEO of the National Indian Health Board (NIHB), told Native News that layoffs threaten healthcare delivery across India's country. Don't miss out on the biggest stories and broken news of the Indian country. Sign up and send reports directly to your inbox every…
The new office will provide primary and immediate care and expand access in South Louisville Published: February 14, 2025 Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Norton Healthcare continues to fulfill its promise to expand access to healthcare by opening a new $2.2 million location at Valley Station in southwest Louisville. The office has approximately 6,000 square feet of space and 14 exam rooms divided into the Norton Community Medical Associates Primary Care, Norton Immediate Care Center and, ultimately, Norton Orthopaedic Institute offices. The new location also has laboratory testing and x-ray features that help healthcare providers diagnose a variety of illnesses…