August 30, 2024

Feds Bolster Health Care Nondiscrimination Protections

HHS issued two final rules strengthening health care nondiscrimination protections, requiring providers to ensure accessibility, mitigate bias in AI tools, and provide language assistance services.

Conexiant

August 16, 2024

Phase 3: Combo Flu-COVID Vaccine Misses A Main Goal

Pfizer and BioNTech's combined mRNA vaccine for influenza and COVID-19 showed robust immune responses against influenza A but weaker results against the influenza B strain, prompting the companies to evaluate next steps.

Reuters

July 02, 2024

Black Docs Lacking Amid Growing Attacks on Diversity Programs

Research has shown that patients of color prefer seeing doctors of their own race — and some studies have shown health outcomes are better for Black patients seeing Black doctors.

KFF Health News

June 21, 2024

Judge Rules HHS Online Tracking Bulletin Unlawful

Judge rules in favor of AHA, declaring HHS's online tracking restrictions unlawful, impacting hospitals' use of web technologies for health information sharing.

Conexiant

July 24, 2024

Pharma Accelerates Personalized Cancer Therapies

Pharmaceutical giants aim to reduce manufacturing turnaround time for personalized blood cancer treatments, potentially benefiting patients at risk of becoming too sick during the process. Notable profits have been generated from these therapies, and quicker manufacturing times could offer a competitive edge and increase treatment uptake.

Reuters

July 12, 2024

Johns Hopkins Waives Med School Tuition

Bloomberg Philanthropies billion-dollar boost slashes student debt, transforming Johns Hopkins into a tuition-free med school for most aspiring doctors.

Conexiant

July 29, 2024

Why Many 'Nonprofit' Hospitals Are Thriving Financially

Discover how major nonprofit hospitals have expanded into for-profit ventures while retaining tax-exempt status, raising questions about their charitable nature and financial practices.

KFF Health News

April 30, 2024

Walmart Getting Out of Health Care Business

Walmart is closing its Health centers and Virtual Care services after a 5-year journey, but continues to offer health and wellness services through its network of pharmacies and Vision Centers, emphasizing innovation and expansion.

Conexiant

June 20, 2024

Experts Warn: U.S. Hospitals Vulnerable to Cyberattacks

Cyberattack on Ascension hospitals across the U.S. compromises patient care, leading to medication errors, delayed lab results, and patient safety risks, as health workers struggle without access to critical electronic systems.

KFF Health News