Best Hospitals 2019-20 Honor Roll
U.S. News & World Report released its Best Hospitals rankings for 2019-20 on July 30.
Cancer Deaths Cost $94B in Lost Earnings
In 2015, cancer deaths cost the U.S. $94 billion in lost earnings, according to a study published in JAMA Oncology.
Physician Burnout Linked to Electronic Health Records
Increasing amounts of in-basket messages generated by the EHR is correlated to higher levels of burnout symptoms among physicians, according to a study published in Health Affairs.
Poll: 81% of Americans Blame Payers for Surprise Medical Bills
More than eight and 10 Americans see insurers as the largest contributor to surprise medical bills, according to a recent poll.
Surprise-Billing Proposals Present Risks
Federal proposals to end surprise medical bills pose an increasing social risk for hospitals and healthcare staffing companies, particularly those that treat a large share of out-of-network patients, according to a newly issued report by Moody’s Investors Service.
10 Best Children’s Hospitals
Boston Children's Hospital earned the No. 1 spot on U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals rankings for the sixth consecutive year.
AHIP on Surprise Medical Billing
Many rural Americans struggle with healthcare affordability and healthcare access, according to a recent poll.
Physician Burnout Costs $4.6B Annually
Direct expenses tied to physician burnout cost the U.S. more than $4 billion annually, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
32% of Rural Americans Struggle with Healthcare Access
Many rural Americans struggle with healthcare affordability and healthcare access, according to a recent poll.
Ranking The Best States for Healthcare 2019
Washington is the best state in the nation and the No. 4 state for healthcare, according to U.S. News & World Report's Best States rankings released May 14.