An in-depth investigation by KFF Health News into the practices of Catholic-run hospitals across the United States has revealed an overarching conflict: the tenets of religious doctrine versus the necessities of comprehensive reproductive health care. This extensive examination, built on nearly two
Despite significant policy efforts aimed at closing the gap, disparities in healthcare coverage based on race and ethnicity persist in the United States. Certain demographics continue to struggle in securing adequate health insurance, although overall access has improved since 2010, largely due to
In the face of a national healthcare financial crisis, Michigan has taken a proactive stance against the daunting specter of medical debt, an issue that continues to plague millions of Americans. Despite advancements like the Affordable Care Act, which significantly reduced the number of uninsured
The financial well-being of any medical practice hinges upon the efficiency of its medical billing process. As healthcare professionals strive to provide quality care, it is equally important to ensure that billing procedures are smooth and error-free to secure the revenue that sustains operations.
On February 21, the robust U.S. healthcare machinery was jolted by a cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a pivotal player in the realm of medical billing. The repercussions of this breach spread swiftly, affecting various facets of healthcare operations. The incident not only disrupted the immediate
Amidst the tumultuous economic seas churned up by the COVID-19 pandemic, Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) has faced considerable financial travails. With a daunting $44 million fiscal deficit, the organization's financial landscape was marred deeply by the global health crisis. However, under the
