In this special episode we reflect on a few of our favorite stories of 2023 and hear how they’re making a difference for patients and policymakers.
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Posted inPublic Health
More Hospitals Move to Confront Medical Errors Head On
A growing number of hospitals are adopting programs to discuss and fix medical errors.
Posted inCost of Care
Can the U.S. Put an End to Surprise Ambulance Bills?
Congress banned most surprise medical bills back in 2020, with one major exception: ambulance rides. Can lawmakers find a fix?
Posted inInsurance
Growing Pains as California Adds Social Services to Medicaid
The ambitious plan has required big changes from providers and health insurers.
Posted inHealth Law
Medical or Recreational? States Debate Where Psychedelics Belong
Amid research on psychedelics to treat mental health conditions, states roll out regulated use.
Posted inInsurance
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Mess
People shopping for Medicare coverage struggle with too many choices, too little help and an alarming amount of deception.
Posted inHealth Technology
Ransomware Attacks: Bad for Hospitals, Deadly for Patients
New research shows that increasing ransomware attacks in health care are not only costly and disruptive, but also deadly.
Posted inCost of Care
Ozempic Hype Forces Employer Calls on Obesity Coverage
Employers are facing a big dilemma: How do they pay for the new highly effective and popular obesity medications without breaking the bank?
Posted inInsurance
The 12 Million People Lost in a Maze of Medicare and Medicaid
Many of America’s poorest and sickest patients are stuck navigating two separate insurance programs — Medicare and Medicaid — to get the care they need.
Posted inMental Health
Girls Are in a Mental Health Crisis. What Can Schools Do?
Girls in the U.S. are experiencing record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk. How can schools help girls of color navigate this crisis?