Jasmine Travers share new research that explores the effect of state vaccine mandates on vaccination rates and staffing changes in nursing homes.
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How Second Opinions Cost Female Physicians Big Money
Manasvini Singh shares new research that examines whether male patients trust female physicians less.
Answering the Call, Part 2: Struggling to Staff the Nation’s New Crisis Line
In Part 2 of our 988 series, the scramble to staff the new mental health crisis line and the lessons 988 can learn from 911.
The Role of Public Opinion in Mental Health Care
Maria Polyakova shares new research on why a community’s attitude toward mental health treatment could be even more important than how many providers it has.
A Closer Look at Health Care Jobs and Recessions
Joseph Benitez explores new research showing how economic downturns have historically impacted health care jobs.
COVID’s Push and Pull on the Public Health Workforce
A conversation between one person who felt she had to leave public health and another who was inspired to join the field.
How Do We Keep the Nursing Shortage From Getting Worse?
Experts are worried the U.S. could be headed for its worst nursing shortage in 20 years.
How Do You Create a ‘Zero-Burnout’ Primary Care Practice?
Bianca Frogner on a new study highlighting common characteristics of primary care practices that avoid staff burnout.
Charting the Uneven Progress in Medical School Diversity
Samantha Artiga discusses research showing how several racial and ethnic groups continue to be underrepresented in U.S. medical schools.
Calling the Shots: Should Employers Mandate COVID Vaccines?
We dig into the research to help employers weigh the pros and cons of requiring their employees to get vaccinated.
