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TagTransgender Patients Still Need Quality Care after Pride Month
June has rolled over to July—the rainbow-tinted marches have halted and the pride flags have been folded up and tucked away. But transgender patients still need care, quality care, which, in many cases, they are not receiving.
Here Comes the 4th—and the Fireworks Injuries
The Fourth of July is upon us (happy birthday, America!) and, with it, no shortage fireworks—and the injuries that come with them.
15 Companies Hiring in Healthcare Right Now
Looking for a job in healthcare? Don’t believe the hype about the summertime slump. Here’s 50,000 jobs available right now.
1 in 6 Insured Americans Get a Surprise Bill for Hospital Care
Patients often aren’t aware they are being treated by an out-of-network doctor while in a hospital, and the cost of such can be quite unexpected.
FCC Sets Vote on $100M Telehealth Program for Rural U.S.
The FCC will vote next month on a $100 million program that aims to expand telehealth to rural patients and veterans by funding technology for providers.
4 Ways to Make a Healthcare Facility Cleaner and Safer
Maintaining a clean and sanitary healthcare facility is vital, both for the patients being treated there and the medical professionals working.
Trump’s Immigration Policies Bad for U.S. Elder Care Industry
Immigrants account for a quarter of the long-term care workforce. Who will care for the elderly, if Trump has his way on immigration?
Maine Death with Dignity Act Becomes Law
Maine’s Governor signed a bill into law on Wednesday to allow some terminally ill patients to pursue medically assisted suicide.
Healthcare Job Growth Continues Upward Trend
The latest numbers have been released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the healthcare workforce remains healthy in terms of employment growth.
Healthcare as We Know It Can’t Keep up with CVS, Amazon
CVS Health, Amazon, UnitedHealth Group, and Optum are considered a “strong or extreme threat” to 88% of hospital, healthcare execs.