Research indicates a growing link between air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and dementia, including Alzheimer’s and Lewy body dementia. Scientists emphasize the importance of stronger environmental policies to combat air po...

CCC+C is a decision tool to differentiate medical errors from natural errors with 95% confidence, aiming to reduce frivolous malpractice lawsuits and costs.

Effective inpatient glycemic control prevents complications like diabetic ketoacidosis. Standardized protocols, education, and tech can reduce cases and improve outcomes.

Navigating health insurance hurdles for preventive care can be overwhelming. This story highlights the importance of understanding your insurance policy, filing appeals, and leveraging resources like HR support to fight for coverage. With persistence...

Compassion, community support, and dedicated resources can empower individuals to rebuild their lives, overcome addiction, and rediscover self-worth.

High U.S. healthcare costs persist with poor outcomes; physicians must lead in policy, research, operations, and advocacy for systemic, patient-focused reform.

To address drug shortages and concerns about quality, industry experts say Congress should consider steps such as improving hospital incentives and revising purchasing contracts.

The study found that discontinuing supplementary electrophysical agents in outpatient rehabilitation led to increased patient visits, improved operational efficiency, and higher employee satisfaction. These changes suggest benefits for patient care, ...

Men often overlook osteoporosis, a condition associated with aging that weakens bones, increasing fracture risks. Screening and treatment could improve outcomes.

A $250K fine issued after a ransomware attack exposed 300K patient records highlights critical HIPAA compliance failures and cybersecurity gaps.

Achieving HRO status in healthcare requires a unified strategy emphasizing cultural change, leadership, safety, continuous improvement, and measurable progress to enhance patient outcomes and care quality.

In this episode of SoundPractice, Lisa Kern, MD, MPH, explores U.S. healthcare challenges, fragmentation, care coordination, and AI's role in delivery, offering insights into systemic reform.