Older patients, racial/ethnic minorities, women and those on public insurance only (versus private) were observed to have lower OOP expenses. 

“We are unfortunately seeing indicators rising again in Europe, suggesting that another wave of infections has begun," according to a new warning from the World Health Organization and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. The United States is typically a few weeks behind Europe when it comes to COVID-19 trends.

The connection between cognitive impairment and postoperative delirium among TAVR patients stood out as a definite concern to the study's authors.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new pilot program that aims to streamline medical device development, increase predictability and reduce the time from concept to commercialization.

For 20 years, my radiology practice was a large part of my life and my identity.

I was a solo practitioner at a small community hospital in Kansas. It was a lot of work, but I adored the people I worked with and I took pride in being the one to serve friends, family, and other familiar faces from my small-town neighborhood.

With the amount of volatility and uncertainty in the U.S. economy, it’s no surprise that even radiologists, who are used to being in high demand, are starting to wonder: How would a recession affect my current employment?

As the chief of surgery specializing in breast care, I’ve seen firsthand the negative impact the national physician shortage can have on women’s health—especially in underserved communities. At my community hospital, it’s hard for us to bring in a new doctor, a new nurse, anyone at all. There is just such a shortage of talent right now.

A telehealth practice active in all 50 states has hired a similarly sprawling behavioral-health consultancy to provide physicians with pro-wellbeing, anti-burnout counseling and related services.