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June 23, 2026 - 12:23
A sweeping new AI to detect heart conditions is coming to OpenEvidenceA new artificial intelligence system called EchoNext has received FDA clearance, allowing doctors to screen patients for hidden structural heart diseases using a standard EKG. The tool is being...
June 22, 2026 - 20:08
National award for Worcestershire's mental health workWorcestershire`s director of public health has received a national award for her work supporting the mental wellbeing of local communities. Dr. Lisa McNally was presented with the prestigious...
June 22, 2026 - 02:32
California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax — will it affect your premium?California legislators this week gave the green light to a health insurance tax increase designed to secure billions in federal dollars for the state`s Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal. The bill...
June 21, 2026 - 03:47
Ellis Medicine, St. Peter’s Health Partners drop potential merger plansAfter years of back-and-forth discussions, two major healthcare providers in New York`s Capital Region have officially abandoned plans to combine operations. Ellis Medicine and St. Peter`s Health...
June 20, 2026 - 13:04
Healthcare Job Growth Faces a Slowdown as Federal Cuts LoomFor years, the healthcare sector has been the single biggest driver of job creation in the United States, adding hundreds of thousands of positions annually even when other industries stalled. That...
June 19, 2026 - 17:42
Baptist-Cigna deadline nears: Insurance expert shares 3 steps patients should take nowWith just days left before Baptist Health hospitals and employed physicians are set to exit Cigna`s insurance network, patients across Northeast Florida face growing uncertainty about their medical...
June 19, 2026 - 05:21
Paraguayan volunteers gain firsthand health care experience supporting AMISTAD audiologistsTwo Paraguayan volunteers gained hands-on medical experience this week by working directly with U.S. Air Force audiologists during the AMISTAD 2026 humanitarian mission. The volunteers, both local...
June 18, 2026 - 20:37
SGMC Health Honors Butenschon and Chadwick as Health System HeroesSGMC Health has honored two dedicated nurses from its Women and Children unit, Kendra Butenschon and Amber Chadwick, as the latest Health System Heroes. Both women serve as educators within the...
June 18, 2026 - 00:42
New Plan Scales Back C.D.C.’s Work on Diseases AbroadThe State Department is set to assume greater authority over international health programs, a move that effectively reduces the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in fighting...
June 17, 2026 - 13:57
NC Senate eyes involuntary commitment bill targeting mental health, crimeA North Carolina Senate committee is set to take up a House-approved bill that aims to change how the state handles mental health crises, particularly when they intersect with criminal activity....
June 16, 2026 - 21:21
Summer Travel Health ChecklistPlanning a summer trip this year? Before you pack your bags, health experts urge travelers to take a few key steps to avoid common travel illnesses. From measles prevention to food safety, here are...
June 16, 2026 - 03:40
Centene to offer buyouts to some employees as health insurer cuts costsThe health insurance giant Centene has begun offering voluntary buyout packages to a portion of its workforce as part of a broader effort to reduce operating expenses. The company did not disclose...
June 15, 2026 - 10:53
Indiana takes on powerful hospitals by capping prices they charge employersIndiana, a reliably Republican state, is taking an unusual step to tackle soaring healthcare costs. Frustrated by the financial strain on its employers, the state government is imposing price caps...
June 14, 2026 - 18:08
Teladoc Health (TDOC) Stock Valuation As Analyst Sentiment Improves Despite Expected Earnings DeclineTeladoc Health (TDOC) is drawing renewed attention from investors after analysts revised their earnings estimates upward, signaling a shift in sentiment. Despite this more optimistic outlook, the...
June 14, 2026 - 07:18
Middle-aged adults taking GLP-1s for obesity can save over $192K on lifetime medical costs, higher if they don’t have college degrees, new study findsA new study suggests that middle-aged adults who take GLP-1 medications for obesity could save more than $192,000 in lifetime medical expenses. The savings are even higher for those without a...
June 13, 2026 - 18:51
Column: New federal rules threaten scientific researchNew federal guidelines for research funding are raising alarms across the scientific community. The proposed changes, which include tighter political oversight and topic restrictions, could slow...
June 13, 2026 - 04:06
A lot of health AI isn’t where you think it is, and it’s not overseen the way you might expectA growing number of artificial intelligence tools are quietly reshaping American healthcare, but not in the ways most patients assume. Many of these systems operate outside the traditional...
June 12, 2026 - 01:01
Seyb v. Labrador in a Global Context: Health Exceptions to Abortion Bans under International Human Rights and Comparative LawThe legal battle in Seyb v. Labrador is not just a domestic dispute. It is a flashpoint in a much larger global conversation about how nations balance abortion restrictions against the health and...
June 11, 2026 - 03:49
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo proposing mental health leave policy for all county employeesHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is pushing for a new policy that would provide mental health leave for all county employees. The proposal comes roughly two years after Hidalgo herself took a...
June 10, 2026 - 07:52
Baton Rouge General's Health Tip of the Week: How health overconfidence is hurting menA recent survey revealed that 65% of men think they are healthier than other men. Simple math shows that cannot be true for everyone, but this misplaced confidence helps explain why many men avoid...
June 9, 2026 - 23:22
Conference tackles challenges of health care workforceBISMARCK, N.D. -- The Dakota Conference on Rural Health brought together medical professionals, educators, and policymakers this week to address one of the state`s most pressing issues: the...
June 9, 2026 - 12:49
NC expands specialized mental health supervision to all 100 countiesA specialized program that pairs people with serious mental illness with specially trained supervision officers is now available in all 100 North Carolina counties. The initiative, known as...
June 8, 2026 - 22:51
Goldenberg appointed inaugural Kristen Olewine Milke Professor in OtolaryngologyDr. David Goldenberg has been named the inaugural holder of the newly established Kristen Olewine Milke Professorship in Otolaryngology. The appointment recognizes his contributions to the field...
June 8, 2026 - 03:54
Chautauqua, Niagara counties motoring Erie County measles caseHealth officials in Chautauqua and Niagara counties are urging residents to stay watchful after a confirmed measles case was reported in neighboring Erie County. While no cases have been detected...
June 7, 2026 - 13:36
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or restMONGBWALU, Congo (AP) - Dr. Richard Lokudu, the medical director of Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, has received almost no compensation for his work on the front line of one of Congo`s...
June 6, 2026 - 21:44
Mental health must be part of cancer careCancer patients face more than just a physical battle. The emotional and psychological toll of a diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship can be overwhelming, yet mental health care is often treated...
June 6, 2026 - 04:25
This NYC LGBTQ+ health clinic is giving away the ultimate Pride Month survival kitA New York City health clinic is marking Pride Month by handing out free survival kits to the LGBTQ+ community, stocked with HIV prevention medication, sexual health supplies, and overdose reversal...
June 5, 2026 - 16:39
As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformationIn the Democratic Republic of Congo, a radio program has become a key tool in the fight against a deadly Ebola outbreak. As the virus spreads through remote communities, health workers face a...
June 4, 2026 - 17:17
Poll: Have you or someone you know experienced difficulty accessing mental health care?A new poll is asking residents of western North Carolina a direct question: have you or someone you know faced trouble getting mental health care? The survey, conducted by a local health advocacy...
June 4, 2026 - 04:03
Involuntary commitment bill targeting mental health, crime passes NC HouseA bill aimed at expanding the use of involuntary commitment for criminal suspects with mental illness has cleared the North Carolina House of Representatives. The legislation is part of a broader...