Health insurers issue millions of denials every year, leaving many patients stuck in a convoluted appeals process, with little hope of meaningful policy change ahead.
The Senate’s version of a bill to enact President Trump’s agenda goes further to reduce Medicaid spending than the House-passed bill does, according to GOP aides familiar with the legislation.
All 50 states as well as the District of Columbia and U.S. territories have approved a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, maker of Oxycontin, over the company's improper marketing of opioids. The deal was filed with a federal bankruptcy court by Purdue Pharma officials in March after negotiations with state attorneys general and other stakeholders. If this plan is finalized, payouts will occur over the next 15 years.
Nurses in New York State are more likely to quit their jobs than if they worked somewhere else, a new report claims.
Nurses have highly stressful jobs, where a wrong decision or move could lead to disasters consequences. In addition to that, they often work long hours that can drain them emotionally and physically, which elevates their stress.
Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) is proud to introduce a new community resource to improve health outcomes for families in Decatur County.
Through the Healthy Start Communities That C.A.R.E. program, a Perinatal Nurse Navigator is now available to support families through pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood—offering vital care coordination, education, and access to essential services.