We talk with Bapu Jena, coauthor of a new book about how fate, mental mistakes and other unseen forces affect the care we receive.
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The Drugs Changing How We Treat Obesity
A new class of drugs can help people lose weight and manage serious health conditions. But they’re also raising difficult questions.
Posted inHealth Technology
Two Worrisome Studies Highlight Patient Safety
Two new studies on ransomware attacks and medical devices have drawn attention to patient safety issues.
Posted inPublic Health
When Home Becomes a Hospital
What have we learned from the pandemic-feuled expansion of hospital-at-home care?
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The Return of Our Research Newsletter
Meet the man behind our revamped research newsletter.
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Three Health Policy Stories to Watch in 2023
In 2023, states will pursue new abortion laws, restart Medicaid eligibility checks and Medicare will begin to flex its new power to negotiate drug prices.
Posted inPublic Health
Best Health Care Podcasts of 2022
Our annual look at some of the best health care podcast episodes of the year with help from a few of our podcast host friends.
Posted inMental Health
Local Officials Grapple With How to Spend Billions in Opioid Settlement Dollars
More than $50 billion in opioid settlement dollars from drugmakers, distributors and pharmacies are starting to flow to state and local governments.
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Drugmakers and Patient Assistance Programs: Tricks or Treats?
Stacie Dusetzina shares new research that examines the link between drug companies’ charity donations and their business incentives.
Posted inWorkforce
Turning Long-Term Care Into a Long-Term Career
There’s a severe shortage of people to care for older Americans. Could providing workers with new career pathways be part of the solution?