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Why Kaiser bet on Cone Health for its N.C. expansion

NC Health News

By Rose Hoban and Joe Killian Published in collaboration with The Assembly A recent Saturday night at the Moses Cone Memorial Hospital Emergency Department felt different. One factor driving that change: Cone Healths expanded network of urgent care facilities , including locations near the main hospital on Greensboros N.

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Medicare Advantage Poses Challenges to Health Care Cost-Effectiveness and Equity

The Health Care Blog

Bush touted the promise of affordability of prescription drugs and the federal government’s commitment to providing older adults with high quality healthcare experiences, all with the underlying intent of privatizing the administration of Medicare, by shifting spending from traditional Medicare to Advantage. healthcare system.

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Study: Rural residents more likely to struggle with medical debt

NC Health News

Affordability) does spiral into a bigger issue in rural areas where there are already known barriers intersecting with systemic racism, when it comes to access to care.” Medical debt is a problem for rural hospitals as well, Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association. “I Rural women (44.9

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Bloomberg Gave a $600M Gift to HBCU Medical Schools

Black Health Matters

On August 6th, Michael Bloomberg announced a move that could reshape the future of healthcare. It’s a step towards a more equitable healthcare system. Addressing health disparities and underrepresentation in the medical field are critical challenges, and Bloomberg Philanthropies is dedicated to making a difference.

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Bridging the Gap: A seed grant’s impact on language access in St. Louis emergency care

Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for

In a city known for its vibrant culture and dynamic health care landscape, ensuring that every patient receives accessible and compassionate healthcare is paramount. Barnes Jewish Hospital (BJH) and St. Louis Childrens Hospital (SLCH) are two of the four-level 1 trauma centers in St.

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Students fight to improve maternal mortality

Exploring Health

A Local Hospital’s Fight Against Georgia’s Maternal Mortality Rate Emory Decatur Hospital’s program uses students to provider personal support for laboring patients. A program at Emory Decatur Hospital hopes to address the gaps in healthcare that lead to poor maternal outcomes across racial lines across the state.

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HealthyNYC – Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

“It is such a critical initiative that I am proud to be introducing accompanying legislation to require a five year public health agenda for New York City, to improve health outcomes and address health disparities. Expanding access to healthy food and mental health resources are critical. Cunningham.