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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 hours 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.
fromPsychology Today
7 hours 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
Law
fromThe Gottman Institute
1 day ago

What Is a Superbill? And Can It Be Used for Therapy?

A superbill is a detailed receipt that enables clients to claim out-of-network therapy reimbursements from insurance companies.
#journalism
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day 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.
Healthcare
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Radiographer pulled down patient's shorts without permission

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day 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.
Healthcare
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Radiographer pulled down patient's shorts without permission

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day 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
4 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
1 day 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
4 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.
#social-media
fromAol
2 days ago
Social media marketing

Prescription Drug Content On Social Media Often Misleading, Study Finds

Social media marketing
fromHealthline
2 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
2 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.
Intellectual property law
fromHoodline
2 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day 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
#sexual-assault
#mental-health
fromwww.amny.com
7 hours ago
Healthcare

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

Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 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.
Mental health
fromFast Company
12 hours 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.
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
7 hours 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.
#ai-in-healthcare
fromTNW | Opinion
5 days ago
Healthcare

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.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Medicine

AI enters the exam room, and nurses are left to manage the fallout

An AI-generated sepsis alert prompted protocolized IV fluids that conflicted with clinical judgment, risking harm for a patient with renal failure.
Medicine
fromTNW | Opinion
2 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
2 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
3 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
5 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.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

California officials charge 21 people in hospice fraud ring exceeding $250 million

California officials uncovered a multimillion-dollar scheme involving stolen identities to fraudulently bill for hospice services through government insurance.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
4 days ago

AI-Powered Drug Marketer Medvi Responds After Allegations About Fake Doctors and Patients

Medvi, a drug marketing company, faces backlash for unethical practices despite a New York Times profile praising its AI-driven business model.
Non-profit organizations
from24/7 Wall St.
4 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.
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromCbsnews
1 day 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
fromMedCity News
5 days ago

Jefferson Health Sues Aetna As Providers' Frustration with MA Grows - MedCity News

Jefferson Health is suing Aetna for unfairly reducing Medicare Advantage payments for inpatient hospital stays deemed 'low severity'.
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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Resident doctors 'want pay we think we're worth'

Resident doctors in England are striking for fair pay restoration, claiming significant pay reductions since 2008 and facing training post shortages.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days 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.
Public health
fromThe Nation
4 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
4 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
5 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
4 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
5 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.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Retired urologist faces tribunal over alleged patient care failures and failure to triage hundreds of GP referrals

Aidan O'Brien faces a series of allegations including that he failed to provide good clinical care to 10 patients between 2011 and 2019.
Medicine
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Why Your Company's Wellness Programs Keep Missing the Point

Disconnection in the workplace is often structural, not individual, and requires proper diagnosis to address effectively.
#nhs
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours 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.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

Private firms providing services to NHS made 1.6bn profit in two years, research finds

Private firms made £1.6 billion in profits from NHS contracts, raising concerns about profiteering and calls for profit caps.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Patients asked not to visit A&E during strike days

Resident doctors in Gloucestershire are on a six-day strike, affecting A&E services and leading to appointment cancellations.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Mental Health Attorneys and Psychiatric Interventions

Interventions are confrontations by family or friends to compel treatment, but they can lead to unexpected adverse events.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
1 week 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.
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 weeks ago

How Evidence Matters in a Birth Injury Case - Social Media Explorer

In birth injury cases, the collection of evidence is crucial for establishing liability and demonstrating the extent of harm suffered by the child and family. Without sufficient evidence, it becomes challenging to prove that the injury was preventable and that the healthcare providers failed in their duty of care.
Law
Healthcare
fromwww.amny.com
10 hours 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.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

GuardDog Telehealth Accesses Sensitive Medical Records Under False Pretenses

GuardDog Telehealth accessed patient medical records under false treatment pretenses and sold sensitive data to law firms seeking clients with specific injuries.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Company admits it diverted private patient records to law firms

GuardDog Telehealth illegally accessed and sold patient medical records from multiple health systems to law firms without patient consent, representing the first settlement in Epic Systems' lawsuit against companies engaged in this practice.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations

A report last year found unnecessary surgeries were carried out, cancers were missed and poor standards of care were delivered at the University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial Hospital. CDDTF said it wanted to support the patients it had let down, including by offering access to psychological support, and to ensure they knew how to make a claim or raise concerns with police.
Cancer
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Apology for poor care over boy's bleed death

A three-year-old boy died after a trainee doctor pierced his artery during a biopsy, leading to an apology from the hospital trust.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Is Your Audiologist Providing Person-Centered Care?

Person-centered care in hearing health prioritizes individual experiences and challenges, improving outcomes and communication.
fromTechzine Global
3 days ago

Hospital modernizes data protection with Synology ActiveProtect

The most significant outcome of St. Nikolaus-Hospital's switch to a Synology ActiveProtect Appliance is undoubtedly the ROI reported by the hospital. De Sélys and Bovy expect a 238 percent increase in ROI over the next five years.
Healthcare
Healthcare
fromFuturism
5 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.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Patients face long journeys for medicines as pharmacies cut weekend hours

One in six English pharmacies have reduced weekend hours since 2022, causing over 20% loss of weekend opening hours and forcing patients to travel long distances or seek emergency care.
#medical-misconduct
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Medicine

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct over death of Jessica Sheedy should get 'significant' sanction, court hears

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Medicine

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct over death of Jessica Sheedy should get 'significant' sanction, inquiry hears

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Medicine

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct over death of Jessica Sheedy should get 'significant' sanction, court hears

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Medicine

Surgeon guilty of professional misconduct over death of Jessica Sheedy should get 'significant' sanction, inquiry hears

Healthcare
fromFortune
3 days ago

'It's really slapdash': Trump administration coughs up to egregious errors to justify New York health fraud probe | Fortune

The Trump administration admitted to a significant error in Medicaid fraud probe figures, undermining its anti-fraud campaign in Democratic states.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

Teaching Clinicians Measurement-Based Care: Creating Effective Training Programs

Measurement-based care uses repeated standardized assessments to track patient progress objectively, enabling data-driven clinical decisions and treatment adjustments beyond subjective evaluation.
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: Aging with Dignity Means Getting Managed Long-Term Care Right

Funding for Managed Long-Term Care is misaligned, favoring healthier populations and neglecting those with complex needs, jeopardizing the promise of aging in place.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Martha's rule may have saved 400 lives so far in England, figures show

Martha's rule, an NHS patient care review system, saved over 400 lives in its first 16 months of operation in England, with helplines receiving over 10,000 calls identifying deteriorating conditions and care improvements.
fromAdvocate.com
4 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
#cybersecurity
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.
Healthcare
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Signature Healthcare in Brockton hit by cybersecurity incident

Signature Healthcare is managing a cybersecurity incident, affecting some services while maintaining inpatient and emergency care.
Healthcare
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Massachusetts Hospital Diverts Ambulances as Cyberattack Causes Disruption

Signature Healthcare in Brockton diverted ambulances due to a cyberattack, impacting services but not surgeries or procedures.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

Why 131 Hospitals Are Suing HHS Over Alleged Underpayment - MedCity News

131 hospitals are suing HHS over CMS payment reductions for facilities treating low-income Medicare patients.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
2 weeks ago

DOJ Cracks Down on Unfair Contracts with New Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian - MedCity News

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for using restrictive contracts to block lower-cost healthcare plans.
UK news
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Woman bailed as cops probe doctor's surgery data breach

A 29-year-old non-surgery staff member was arrested and bailed in connection with an alleged data breach and theft at Croft Surgery.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Healthcare Cybersecurity Is in Crisis - These Proven Controls Could Be the Cure

Healthcare cybersecurity crisis: breaches doubled in 2025, average losses exceeded $2M; prioritize anti-fraud training, regulatory compliance, and targeted investments to reduce material risk.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter - we fear it could happen again

When she was 16, Bethan James told her YouTube channel that by 2026 she hoped to have a partner, an enjoyable job and maybe even children. Bethan would have been 27 now - but her dreams were taken when she died aged 21 from a combination of sepsis, pneumonia and Crohn's disease. Bethan's sepsis wasn't spotted early enough and life-saving care was delayed.
Public health
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.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Trial launched to 'help spot health risks early'

Public health consultant Dr Ross Keat said supporting people earlier to make small preventative changes would make "a big difference later on". Some 3,500 people in the north of the island within that age bracket are eligible for the checks. The checks will be carried out by two pre-existing nurses that support GP staff and would not replace GP appointments, Keat explained, adding that the cost would be minimal and absorbed by Ramsey Group Practice.
Public health
Mental health
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

What Capitol City Residential Health Care Learned from Preventable Crises

Prevention-first, operations-focused residential care stabilizes high-acuity individuals by detecting missed signals, using consistent staffing, frequent plan reviews, and measured, person-centred adjustments.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
4 weeks ago

Employer Groups Applaud Bill that Aims to Spur Competition in Healthcare - MedCity News

The Healthy Competition for Better Care Act bans anticompetitive healthcare contracts to increase competition and reduce costs for patients and employers.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hospital alert after fake doctor-endorsed videos

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust said that the videos, found on social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok, "falsely claim a number of our clinicians are using and endorsing these products". The videos, which show doctors applying weight loss patches to their bodies and losing weight over a period of time, appear to be AI-generated, the Trust said, and do not show doctors who work there.
Public health
Healthcare
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Something Nefarious Is Quietly Taking Over Your Neighborhood Doctor's Office

Private equity firms have rapidly expanded ownership of medical practices from 816 in 2012 to 5,779 by 2021, prioritizing high-volume specialty fields while often extracting cash at the expense of local communities.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Molly never got to hear it': fury as denials finally end on Glasgow hospital infections

A contaminated water system at Glasgow's flagship hospital likely caused serious infections in 84 child cancer patients, contributing to deaths and avoidable harm.
Medicine
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 medications that become dangerous after their expiration date, according to pharmacists - Silicon Canals

Some expired medications can become harmful or ineffective, and certain drugs—like epinephrine and insulin—should never be used after their expiration dates.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

NHS medical negligence persisting in England despite 24 years of warnings'

Medical negligence in the NHS keeps harming and killing patients because governments and health service bosses have not acted on 24 years' worth of warnings, MPs have said. In a scathing report published on Friday, the public accounts committee (PAC) excoriates the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England for allowing the cost of mistakes to balloon to 3.6bn a year.
Public health
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Family of teenager 'utterly let down' as surgeon guilty of 'serious failings' in her care

Jessica Sheedy (18) suffered massive blood loss during surgery at University Hospital Limerick
Medicine
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Alleged bullying, harassment and toxic culture at hospital revealed in leaked report

Toxic workplace culture at the Cardiff HSDU led to bullying, aggressive behaviour, and disciplinary action, leaving staff feeling unsafe and prompting strengthened oversight.
Public health
fromMedium
1 month ago

Things AI Engineers Need to Keep in Mind with HIPAA and Healthcare Compliance

Healthcare AI requires system-level HIPAA compliance: data minimization, defensible de-identification, vendor BAAs, auditability, and proactive breach planning.
Healthcare
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Medical Waste Disposal: A Breakdown - Social Media Explorer

U.S. healthcare facilities generate 3.5 million tons of medical waste annually, requiring specific disposal methods and regulatory compliance with potential fines up to $13,653 per violation.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Can't get a prescription renewed? Here's how to cope with prior authorizations

Insurance prior authorization requirements expire even for patients already taking prescribed medications, forcing repeated approval processes and potentially interrupting effective treatments.
Healthcare
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Top 20 Healthcare Data Breaches of 2025

Healthcare data breaches fell 4.3% in 2025, but reporting delays and late additions—compounded by a federal shutdown—may obscure the final breach total.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
2 months ago

AI in healthcare is entering a new era of accountability

Healthcare AI must be trustworthy, explainable, and safe within clinical workflows, not just ambitious or fast.
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