Introduction Doctors are important for our health system, and everyone wonders how much they earn. Figuring out how much doctors make in the United States means looking at different things that affect their money. Let’s explore this to understand how doctors’ earnings work. Factors Affecting Doctors’ Earnings Becoming a doctor is challenging, and the money … Read more
Understanding Depression Feeling sad for a little while is normal, but depression is when those sad feelings stick around for a long time—weeks or even months. Some people don’t think depression is a real sickness, but it is. It has real symptoms, and it’s important to know it’s not because you’re weak, and just trying … Read more
Welcome back to Diagnosis, a vertical that focuses on the crossroads of health care policy and politics. Floridas 15-member Physician Workforce Advisory Council meets at the end of the month to take a look at the latest results of the states annual physician workforce survey. Established in law, the council advises the State Surgeon General … Read more
As summer edges toward fall, thoughts turn to, well, vaccines. Yes, inevitably, its time to think about the usual suspects influenza and COVID-19 shots but also the new kid in town: recently approved vaccines for RSV, short for respiratory syncytial virus. But who should get the various vaccines, and when? For the eligible populations, all … Read more
August 22, 2023 Written by Audrey Smith Intimate partner violence is a significant public health concern in the United States and a leading nonobstetric cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. It can take on many forms, includingphysical, emotional and sexual abuse as well as patterns of behavior that seek to gain or maintain control over … Read more
Twenty percent of women surveyed reported experiences of mistreatment during pregnancy and delivery care, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report. Mistreatment during maternity care was higher among Black (30%), Hispanic (29%), and multiracial (27%) women. “Every mother deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Maternal care is a core component of this … Read more
By McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media (CBM) – Five percent of the 225,231 Californians who lost their Medi-Cal coverage in June were African American. According to numbers from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), around 14,000 Black Californians lost health insurance with the states safety net health care exchange because they didnt … Read more
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — BurstIQ and its system integrator partner Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) have been selected by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) to support Colorado’s Medicaid Enterprise Solutions (CMES) modernization. Under the multi-year contract, BurstIQ and EY will implement an Enterprise Solutions Integration (ESI) … Read more
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Healthcare facilities should reconsider their approaches to masking, a group of public health experts argued. “As health care systems navigate this next phase of the pandemic, different approaches could be considered that place patient safety first and integrate masking as part of routine health care policies,” wrote Eric Chow, MD, MPH, of the University of … Read more
Olivia J. Killeen, MD Credit: LinkedIn An analysis of the 2018 to 2020 National Survey of Childrens Health (NSCH) study indicates primary care vision testing rates were low in children with notable differences by insurance status.1 Recommendations cite the need for yearly vision testing for children aged 3 to 5 years; however, the analysis suggests … Read more