Public Health

Population health, policy and the data behind prevention.

Construction mental health plea grows after family loss inspires song

A construction manager has turned to music to raise awareness of mental health pressures in the industry after his uncle died by suicide.

MultiCare finalized its Samaritan affiliation and pledged $700 million over 10 years for access, staffing, facilities, and technology…

Novant Health completed its purchase of Northern Regional Hospital, expanding rural hospital coverage in northwest North Carolina after…

Rural hospital leaders are centering access as the main growth strategy amid workforce shortages, thin margins and limited…

A 2020 legal-medical essay argues that pandemic policy failed vulnerable workers and calls for solidarity-centered reform in public…

A historical analysis shows how Läkerol used testimonials, humor, and a physician mascot to turn a cough drop…

A CMS policy critique argues remote patient monitoring should be regulated around clinical care delivery, not device billing…

A 2023 white paper warns that private equity consolidation is accelerating in healthcare, weakening competition and putting patients…

NIH has posted a draft update to its data and safety monitoring policy, signaling potential changes in oversight…

A U.S. survey found many college students missed danger signs on rogue online pharmacies, even when low prices…

Public Health

Population health, policy and the data behind prevention.

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