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Medicine
fromPsychology Today
3 hours ago

How Cognitive and Social Forces Shape Medical Decisions

Medical decisions are influenced by how options are framed, presented, and the dynamics of the situation.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How Community-Based Healthcare Builds Engagement

Most people leave doctor visits with prescriptions, but still feel unsure—instructions make sense, but no one asks about their life. In contrast, when a provider knows your name, remembers your story, and explains care in a way that fits you, the experience feels different—and that difference matters.
Healthcare
#healthcare
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme

Co-payments for the Interim Federal Health Program are seen as a denial of care for vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers in Canada.
Healthcare
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

Fighting for health care claim approvals

Insurance companies often delay or deny necessary medical treatments, causing significant emotional and physical distress for patients.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay

Strike action by resident doctors delays gastric bypass surgery for a patient, causing significant personal distress and health concerns.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

When Doctors Are Rated Like Uber Drivers

Healthcare should not be reduced to a rating system that overlooks the complexities of medical practice and the challenges faced by physicians.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 hours ago

Canada faces calls to rescind planned cuts to refugee healthcare scheme

Co-payments for the Interim Federal Health Program are seen as a denial of care for vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers in Canada.
Healthcare
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

Fighting for health care claim approvals

Insurance companies often delay or deny necessary medical treatments, causing significant emotional and physical distress for patients.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay

Strike action by resident doctors delays gastric bypass surgery for a patient, causing significant personal distress and health concerns.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

When Doctors Are Rated Like Uber Drivers

Healthcare should not be reduced to a rating system that overlooks the complexities of medical practice and the challenges faced by physicians.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why the future of mental healthcare is team-based

Team-based care improves mental health treatment outcomes by integrating multidisciplinary teams to address complex conditions effectively.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Social workers' vital role in patient care highlighted during National Social Work Month * Brooklyn Paper

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

A New Master's Degree Helps Improve Global Mental Health

Global mental health awareness is increasing, but significant gaps in services and cultural acceptance persist worldwide.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

AG demands reforms at NY-Presbyterian after investigation reveals mental health patients left without permission | amNewYork

NewYork-Presbyterian must reform mental healthcare protocols and pay a $500,000 penalty after failing to protect vulnerable patients.
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why the future of mental healthcare is team-based

Team-based care improves mental health treatment outcomes by integrating multidisciplinary teams to address complex conditions effectively.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Social workers' vital role in patient care highlighted during National Social Work Month * Brooklyn Paper

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

A New Master's Degree Helps Improve Global Mental Health

Global mental health awareness is increasing, but significant gaps in services and cultural acceptance persist worldwide.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

AG demands reforms at NY-Presbyterian after investigation reveals mental health patients left without permission | amNewYork

NewYork-Presbyterian must reform mental healthcare protocols and pay a $500,000 penalty after failing to protect vulnerable patients.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

Ex-UCLA doctor admits to sexually abusing five patients after previous conviction overturned

James Heaps, 70, pleaded guilty to 13 felonies, including multiple counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, and must register as a sex offender for life.
Law
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 hours ago

New extreme GOP anti-trans bill will force doctors to help create a list of trans residents - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee has passed a bill creating a registry of trans individuals and their gender-affirming care details, raising privacy concerns among experts.
fromJezebel
7 hours ago

ICE Is Ignoring Woman's Life-Threatening Ovarian Cyst-and Her Condition Is Getting Worse

For over a month, my office has been going back and forth with ICE officials about Andrea's condition. We have been ignored, put off, and frankly, lied to about the treatment she has received while in detention.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Dr TikTok: patients diagnose chronic illnesses with anonymous commenters' help

I hate to say it, but I would not have gone to the doctor unless I had seen that comment. The process was accelerated by someone called PickleFart, what can I say?
Cancer
#journalism
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

I hid my heart disease symptoms from my wife then I almost died'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

I'm an NHS consultant international partnerships are crucial as aid cuts bite

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

I hid my heart disease symptoms from my wife then I almost died'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

I'm an NHS consultant international partnerships are crucial as aid cuts bite

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'

The Forest of Dean could soon get its first drive through KFC, but Gloucestershire Live reported some residents were concerned it could "blight the area's beauty".
UK news
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromHealthline
3 days ago

Influencers May Share Misleading Information About Prescriptions

Social media influencers promoting prescription drugs often share misleading information, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent.
Social media marketing
fromAol
3 days ago

Prescription Drug Content On Social Media Often Misleading, Study Finds

Social media influencers often spread misinformation about prescription drugs, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent and highlighting the need for updated regulations.
Social media marketing
fromHealthline
3 days ago

Influencers May Share Misleading Information About Prescriptions

Social media influencers promoting prescription drugs often share misleading information, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent.
Social media marketing
fromAol
3 days ago

Prescription Drug Content On Social Media Often Misleading, Study Finds

Social media influencers often spread misinformation about prescription drugs, complicating audience recognition of promotional intent and highlighting the need for updated regulations.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Love or hate the wellness craze? Here's why.

Wellness culture influences behavior changes but can also provoke defensiveness and resistance due to perceived inadequacies.
Intellectual property law
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Seattle Children's In Wiretap Showdown as Ad Heavyweight Jumps Into Pixel Fight

Seattle Children's Hospital faces legal challenges over website tracking, with potential implications for ad measurement and analytics if plaintiffs succeed.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Cuba's doctors were a lifeline for the world. Now the Caribbean is shamefully complicit in the US drive to expel them | Kenneth Mohammed

Cuban doctors are being expelled from host nations in Latin America and the Caribbean, leading to severe health consequences for the poorest populations.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

OB-GYN Mary Fariba Afsari discusses her memoir 'Labor' about starting a mobile clinic

I wanted to create a space where practicing specialists in obstetrics and gynecology could literally drive ourselves to a community that needed practitioners, pop open and see folks the way that we see them in our offices.
Women in technology
#nhs
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Both doctors and the government are handling this strike badly that's why there is no end in sight | Polly Toynbee

Resident doctors in England are striking again, seeking a pay restoration to 2008 levels, despite previous negotiations and significant pay increases.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?

Strikes by doctors in England led to more efficient NHS operations, with shorter patient waits and faster decisions despite fewer staff available.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Both doctors and the government are handling this strike badly that's why there is no end in sight | Polly Toynbee

Resident doctors in England are striking again, seeking a pay restoration to 2008 levels, despite previous negotiations and significant pay increases.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?

Strikes by doctors in England led to more efficient NHS operations, with shorter patient waits and faster decisions despite fewer staff available.
#ai-chatbots
Healthcare
fromArs Technica
8 hours ago

Americans ask AI for health care. Hospitals think the answer is more chatbots.

Health systems are introducing branded AI chatbots to provide health advice, raising questions about safety, monitoring, and effectiveness.
Healthcare
fromArs Technica
8 hours ago

Americans ask AI for health care. Hospitals think the answer is more chatbots.

Health systems are introducing branded AI chatbots to provide health advice, raising questions about safety, monitoring, and effectiveness.
#ai-in-healthcare
fromWIRED
4 days ago
Health

Meta's New AI Asked for My Raw Health Data-and Gave Me Terrible Advice

Health
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Meta's New AI Asked for My Raw Health Data-and Gave Me Terrible Advice

Medical experts express concerns about uploading personal health data to AI models due to privacy and control issues.
Medicine
fromTNW | Opinion
3 days ago

AI health tech is booming. The cures are not.

AI in drug discovery shows promise but has not yet delivered significant breakthroughs for patients.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
3 days ago

AI Is Causing Healthcare Costs to Surge

AI tools in healthcare have led to increased costs rather than savings, contradicting earlier predictions.
Healthcare
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Californians sue over AI tool that records doctor visits

Californians are suing Sutter Health and MemorialCare for using an AI tool to record medical conversations without consent, violating laws.
Healthcare
fromTNW | Opinion
6 days ago

Utah let AI prescribe medicine

AI prescription renewals can address medication non-adherence, a significant issue in healthcare, but state oversight may not adequately manage associated risks.
Non-profit organizations
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Why Nurses at Non-Profit Hospitals Are Maxing Two Retirement Accounts While Most Workers Can Only Max One

Nurses at non-profit hospitals can contribute to both a 403(b) and a 457(b), maximizing their retirement savings compared to for-profit hospital employees.
Science
fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: AI spread information about an obviously made-up disease

Psychedelics show similar brain activity patterns, potentially aiding treatment for depression, anxiety, and addiction.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored

Zoe Trafford's experience highlights ongoing issues in women's healthcare, particularly regarding endometriosis and the need for better listening by medical professionals.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Merck's Keytruda: A lifesaving drug, a global divide

Keytruda, first approved in 2014, belongs to a class of immunotherapy drugs that enable the immune system to attack cancer cells, extending survival for millions and transforming fatal diagnoses into manageable conditions.
Cancer
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
LGBT

These hospitals caved to Trump & cut trans health care. Now a court is making them bring it back. - LGBTQ Nation

Children's hospitals in Minnesota are reinstating gender-affirming care for youth after a temporary pause due to federal funding threats.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

These hospitals caved to Trump & cut trans health care. Now a court is making them bring it back. - LGBTQ Nation

Children's hospitals in Minnesota are reinstating gender-affirming care for youth after a temporary pause due to federal funding threats.
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Labyrinth of Nigerian Healthcare

My mother tells me not to be afraid, that 'what [you] fear will come upon [you].' She is quoting from the book of Job, the Bible's most famous theodicy.
Public health
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Beyond awareness: How youth leadership is reshaping the HIV response

Young people, especially Black and Latinx youth, face significant barriers in HIV advocacy and decision-making despite being heavily impacted by the epidemic.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

AI in the mental health care workforce is met with fear, pushback and enthusiasm

AI tools are increasingly adopted in mental health, raising concerns about job replacement and the quality of care.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
11 hours ago

There's a type of person who only feels permission to rest when they're physically sick, and the illness isn't the problem. The problem is the invisible equation they absorbed decades ago that says rest must be earned through suffering and a healthy body has no valid claim to stillness. - Silicon Canals

Sickness is often the only socially acceptable reason for rest, revealing deep-rooted beliefs about productivity and morality.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'It's an honour to give bikes to kids with cancer'

"The bikes we give are brand new, because part of it is the delight of getting a new bike. These kids have been in treatment for so long and can miss out on big stages of development."
Cancer
Public health
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
#physician-compensation
Healthcare
fromMedscape
5 days ago

Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2026: Positive Signs

Doctors in the US experienced a 3% average pay increase in 2025, with eight specialties earning over $500,000 in total compensation.
Healthcare
fromMedscape
6 days ago

Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2026: Positive Signs

Physician compensation in the US rose by approximately 3% in 2025, with several specialties averaging over $500,000 in total earnings.
Healthcare
fromMedscape
5 days ago

Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2026: Positive Signs

Doctors in the US experienced a 3% average pay increase in 2025, with eight specialties earning over $500,000 in total compensation.
Healthcare
fromMedscape
6 days ago

Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2026: Positive Signs

Physician compensation in the US rose by approximately 3% in 2025, with several specialties averaging over $500,000 in total earnings.
Mental health
fromFast Company
1 day ago

I scaled mental health products for millions

Entrepreneurship is often misrepresented, masking the anxiety and stress that founders experience behind the facade of autonomy and success.
Left-wing politics
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

How the Battle for Affordable Care Became a Culture War

The Affordable Care Act's passage and implementation faced significant political and cultural challenges, shaping national discourse for years to come.
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Problem With 'Medically Unexplained' Symptoms

Many patients suffer from unexplained symptoms despite normal tests, and emerging research offers new insights into persistent physical symptoms and treatment options.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
2 days ago

Inside The DOJ's Hospital Contracting Crackdown: What Message Are the Feds Sending? - MedCity News

The Department of Justice is suing OhioHealth and NewYork-Presbyterian for anticompetitive contracting practices that limit patient access to affordable care.
Mental health
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Therapists Should Ask Patients About Their AI Use

AI chatbots may contribute to delusional behavior in patients, prompting therapists to discuss AI use during treatment.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-ed | To tackle affordability, we must have fair hospital pricing | amNewYork

Two out of three New Yorkers delayed healthcare due to costs, with hospital price inflation exceeding 100% since 2009.
Healthcare
fromFortune
1 day ago

The most valuable worker in the AI economy is Nurse Dana from 'The Pitt' | Fortune

The American economy's future hinges on how society distributes gains from AI advancements, not just on the technology itself.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

What Makes a Doctor Excel at Diagnosis?

Gurpreet Dhaliwal exemplifies diagnostic excellence, emphasizing continuous improvement and the belief that mastery in diagnosis is an ongoing journey.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

VA resumes EHR rollouts at four Michigan medical sites

The Department of Veterans Affairs resumed deployment of its Oracle Health electronic health record system at four Michigan facilities after a lengthy operational pause.
Television
fromMedscape
1 month ago

Streaming Medical Series That Docs Love

Modern streaming medical dramas portray realistic healthcare challenges and professional transitions, earning physician respect through authentic storytelling rather than entertainment clichés.
Healthcare
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Medi-Cal cuts create problems for Silicon Valley immigrants - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts to Medi-Cal are severely impacting immigrants and threatening the healthcare system in Silicon Valley.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Student Dies When Hospital Has No ICU Doctors, Calls One on Videochat Who Pronounces Him Dead Remotely, Lawsuit Claims

Parents of Conor Hylton are suing a Connecticut hospital after their son died in a telehealth ICU without on-site critical care doctors.
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Minnesota's largest pediatric system restarts gender-affirming care for trans minors

"Offering science- and research-based health care to transgender and gender diverse youth is part of Children's Minnesota's vision of being every family's essential partner in raising healthier children."
Healthcare
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

Cuba's medical missions accused of modern slavery'

The IACHR expresses its concern regarding the working conditions faced by some Cuban workers participating in medical missions, highlighting complaints of unfair compensation and excessively long working hours.
Healthcare
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Healthcare Executives Face a New Era of Personal Risk

Healthcare executives face heightened personal risks due to grievance-motivated cyber threats amid economic pressures and public accountability.
fromFlowingData
2 weeks ago

Why rural hospitals close

Nearly 90% of the land in the United States is rural and about one in five people, or some 60 million, live throughout it according to the U.S. Census.
Healthcare
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Doctors, Nurses, And EMTs Are Sharing Body Facts They Wish Everyone Knew Sooner

You get sick from staying inside, breathing the same germ-filled air. Open your windows, even for five minutes, to circulate the old air out and let in fresh air. Also, if you're taking your child to the doctor, don't wait to treat their fever because you want 'the provider to see the fever.' Your child might wait two hours to be seen, meanwhile their temperature goes up, and they might have a seizure. If you say they've been having fevers, we believe you.
Public health
Healthcare
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Better technology is an imperative for behavioral health

The behavioral health crisis is deepening, yet progress is evident in treatment rates and workforce growth despite ongoing challenges.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Inside the Philippines' struggle for rural healthcare

Rural doctors in Jalajala face scarce resources, transport and water shortages, and patients delaying or abandoning treatment, leading to preventable disease and poor outcomes.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Ha T. Hatley, MD: Building a Modern Practice Around Care

"I grew up in a family that valued hard work and education," she says. "Starting over in a new country reinforced that nothing comes easily, but progress is always possible."
Medicine
Healthcare
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How companies and nonprofits are tackling the U.S. healthcare crisis-until there's a federal policy solution

The U.S. healthcare crisis involves rising costs, coverage gaps, and medical debt, requiring radical policy change to improve the situation.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Health Care Empathy Dilemma

Different empathy types affect caregivers differently: compassion empathy protects against burnout while contagion empathy increases burnout risk by merging others' emotions.
Medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

Cheap AI chatbots transform medical diagnoses in places with limited care

Cheap large language models can substantially improve diagnostic accuracy and support under-resourced clinicians and community health workers in low- and middle-income settings.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | Open the door to better care by expanding scope of practice | amNewYork

New York should expand medical assistants' scope of practice to administer vaccinations under supervision to address healthcare workforce shortages and improve patient care access.
fromPR Daily
1 month ago

Inside a healthcare influencer strategy built on patient voices - PR Daily

Our most recent influencer campaign is really focused on patient stories. For this one, we're not really creating new content per se, just amplifying the stories that people are already sharing. We didn't change any of the parts of it. So it really was almost duplicate content in some way.
Healthcare
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The Benefits of Choosing Virtual Medical Services

Virtual healthcare offers convenient, time-saving, secure remote medical consultations that reduce infectious exposure, increase access, and fit busy schedules.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The Rise of Telemedicine: How Digital Health is Reshaping Medical Equipment Demand

Between March 2020 and March 2022, over 100 million telemedicine services were delivered to approximately 17 million Australians. The Australian government invested $409 million to make telehealth permanent, whilst the UK announced £600 million for digital health infrastructure in April 2025. Patient adoption is equally impressive: 60% find telemedicine more convenient than in-person appointments, 55% report higher satisfaction with teleconsultations, and 74% of millennials prefer virtual appointments for routine care. These aren't temporary shifts; they represent a fundamental transformation in healthcare delivery.
Healthcare
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