Shared decision-making, informed consent, and the rhetoric of false empowerment
Recently, RFK Jr. made sweeping changes to routine childhood immunization recommendations in the U.S., with more changes likely…
California delays psychiatric hospital staffing rules
By Kristen Hwang, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The California…
Nurses and protesters make memorial for Alex Pretti at Portland VA Medical Center
Portlanders gathered on a cold Tuesday night, on the road across from the entrance to the Portland VA…
Former West Linn doctor, clinic, hospital settle with patients ahead of trial in sexual abuse suit
Warning: This story contains details on sexual abuse allegations, including allegations of crimes involving children. If you or…
Toronto anorectal doctor stripped of medical licence
A tribunal has revoked the licence of a Toronto doctor found guilty of misdiagnosing patients, violating consent and…
ECMC to cut 3% workforce in 2026 amid financial strains
ECMC will cut about 3% of mostly non-clinical jobs and furlough management staff for one week in 2026…
Military families will see slight increases in Tricare dental premiums
Active-duty military families will see minimal increases in their monthly premiums for the Tricare Dental Program, starting March…
‘Our systems are broken;’ ABC 13 investigates where are all the doctors?
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Getting in to see a doctor without a painful wait time is harder and…
State investigates Mission Hospital over patient concerns, senator says
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services dispatched more than 30 inspectors…
Having that high-deductible health plan might kill you, literally
Having a health insurance plan with a high deductible could not only cost you—it could also kill you.…
Hidden camera found in bathroom at Kaiser Permanente hospital in Mid-City; nurse speaks out
MID-CITY, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Employees at Kaiser Permanente’s West Los Angeles Medical Center are expressing serious concerns…
Dozens of residents displaced after water line bursts in Hawkins County nursing home
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Dozens of nursing home residents have been displaced after a water line burst…