Several hospitals and healthcare facilities have closed their clinics and offices in the southern California area as the devastating wildfires continue to spread. Kaiser Permanente, one of the largest healthcare systems in California, announced it has closed seven of its medical offices and clinics so far due to the fires and high winds.
Enrollment of Black and Hispanic students in medical schools dropped precipitously last year after the Supreme Court banned the consideration of race in admissions, according to data released Thursday by the Association of American Medical Colleges. The number of Black enrollees fell by 11.6% compared to last year, while the number of Hispanic enrollees decreased 10.8%. The numbers were even starker for Indigenous students; the number of American Indian or Alaska Natives dropped by 22.1%, while students who were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders dropped by 4.3%.
More than 15,000 doctors across the country signed an open letter urging senators to vote against President-elect Trump's nominee for secretary of HHS: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In the letter, physicians say they are "appalled" by Trump's "reckless" appointment of Kennedy, arguing he would be "dangerous" if confirmed to the top public health post.
A new artificial intelligence tool developed at Stanford Medicine combines data from medical images with text to predict cancer prognoses and treatment responses.
When it comes to improving patient care, feedback is the compass that guides healthcare providers in the right direction. But here’s the catch, traditional feedback often fails to capture honest patient opinions due to fear of judgment, privacy concerns and other potential repercussions. This is where anonymous surveys prove to be valuable. Studies have demonstrated that anonymous surveys yield more candid responses, leading to a deeper understanding of patient experiences.