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Americans' top public health concerns, in 5 charts

Americans' top public health concerns. When asked about the top threats to public health at the moment, the top three responses were opioids (26%), obesity (21%), and access to guns or firearms (17%). Other responses include cancer, COVID-19, and unsafe roads or driving. According to the researchers, political affiliation and education impacted

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The high cost of American healthcare, in 3 charts

WEBOf the respondents with medical debt, 85% said it was $500 or more, and almost half said their debt was $2,000 or more. Over half of people's medical debt was …

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Charted: Americans' physical health is getting worse

WEBIn 2019, 48.1% of adults said they exercised 30 or more minutes at least three days a week compared to 49.1% of adults in 2023. However, even though …

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The state of America's health, in 7 charts

WEBThe United States has seen decreases in life expectancy and increases in obesity and drug overdose rates, as well as steadily increasing overall health care …

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10 trends shaping the healthcare economy — and what you …

WEBHere are 10 trends shaping the current healthcare economy — and resources to help you think strategically about the challenges they present. 1. Ongoing …

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Charted: America's rising healthcare costs

WEBAlthough healthcare costs decreased in 2020 due to the pandemic, they have been increasing in the years since. Since 2021, there has been an annual 4.8% increase …

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Rising healthcare costs aren't slowing down. Here's what that means.

WEBDaily Briefing. Rising healthcare costs aren't slowing down. Here's what that means. According to a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers ' (PwC) Health …

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Over 77% of physicians are employed. Here's how that's shaping …

WEBOver 77% of physicians are employees of hospitals, health systems, or other corporate entities, according to a new report from the Physicians Advocacy Institute and …

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How Americans feel about the healthcare system, in 2 charts

WEBBetween 2010 and 2023, nurses experienced a six-percentage point decline in the number of respondents who said they provided excellent or good care (88% in 2010 vs. 82% in …

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The top 100 US hospitals, according to Merative and Fortune

WEBMerative, formerly known as IBM Watson Health, and Fortune last week released their annual list of the top 100 hospitals and top 15 health systems in the …

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Health Policy Topics to Watch in 2022

WEB06 Medicare cuts and physician pay. In December 2021, Congress passed a bill that mitigated a trifecta of cuts that threatened to reduce Medicare Part B payments for many …

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The 250 'Best Hospitals' in America, according to Healthgrades

WEBAdvisory Board congratulates the 197 member hospitals that were named as one of America's 250 Best Hospitals for 2021. Below, one star denotes a hospital that …

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Are patients better off with female doctors

WEBPatients fare better with female physicians. For the study, researchers analyzed Medicare claims data on 458,108 female patients and 318,819 male patients …

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The top 50 hospitals for racial inclusivity, according to the Lown

WEBThe Lown Institute on Tuesday released its list of the top 50 hospitals for racial inclusivity, highlighting hospitals that are especially effective at serving people of …

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New federal rule establishes minimum staffing levels for nursing …

WEBDetails on the rule. The rule, which was first proposed in September, will require nursing homes to provide a minimum of 3.48 hours of nursing care per resident …

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What the Medicaid unwinding means for plans, providers, and more

WEBSince the Medicaid redetermination process began last year, over 20 million people, including millions of children, have lost Medicaid coverage — and millions more …

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Your guide to health solutions companies

WEBHealth solutions companies are reshaping healthcare by diversifying their offerings beyond traditional health insurance. Learn how health plans can use …

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The 10 healthiest communities in America, according to US News

WEBLos Alamos County, New Mexico is the healthiest community in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2020 Healthiest Communities …

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What you need to know about the 'Ozempic baby boom'

WEBAs weight-loss drugs continue to grow in popularity, some people have reported changes to their fertility or the effectiveness of their birth control — leading to …

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The best (and worst) states for healthcare, according to WalletHub

WEBAccording to WalletHub, after Minnesota, which scored 64.96 out of 100, the states with the best healthcare systems in 2023 were: 2. Iowa, which scored 64.45. 3. …

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The 42 healthcare companies on this year's Fortune 500

WEBAbout the list. Fortune compiled the list based on the total revenues of for-profit companies for their 2022 fiscal years.To be eligible for the list, companies must …

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Around the nation: US fertility rate hits an all-time low

WEBThe U.S. fertility rate dropped to 1.62 births per woman in 2023. This marks a 2% decline from 2022 and the lowest fertility rate recorded since the government …

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EMTALA and abortion restrictions: Inside the Supreme Court case

WEBWomen's health is more than just ob/gyn care. Given that women represent 58% of all specialty care use and utilize 15% more specialty care services than men, …

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Heat-related ED visits skyrocketed last year. What does that mean …

WEBHeat-related ED visits have skyrocketed. For the study, researchers analyzed data on heat-related ED visits from the National Syndromic Surveillance Program …

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TIME's 'Most Influential People': The 13 health care leaders

WEBTime this week released its "100 Most Influential People" list, which includes a number of individuals who have made major contributions to health care.. The 10 …

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Google Health is dead. (But this isn't the end of 'Google health.')

WEBSeveral ambitious projects were included under Google Health, such as Google Brain, focused on deep learning; Google Fit, dedicated to wearables; and Nest, …

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Meet Modern Healthcare's '100 Most Influential People in …

WEBTop hospital and health system leaders on the list. Modern Healthcare included several hospital and health system leaders among the top 25 honorees for …

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Around the nation: HHS finalizes rules to protect reproductive

WEBDistrict of Columbia: HHS on Monday finalized new rules that will prevent health plans and providers from disclosing protected health information regarding a …

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The best healthcare employers, according to Forbes

WEBOverall, 35 organizations — including 23 Advisory Board members — made the list of the best large healthcare and social services employers, including: 3. Cook …

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The top 12 health and wellness startups, according to LinkedIn

WEBLinkedIn last month released its annual "LinkedIn Top Startups" list, which includes several companies within the health care or wellness industries.. The 10 'most …

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