The state has received a surprise $233 million boost in tax revenue, giving lawmakers more money to spend or cut taxes. Governor Dan McKee says the extra cash can help pay for this winter’s blizzard cleanup, cut a health‑insurance fee that funds primary care, and boost education funding. He al
Health workers often feel stuck between heavy schedules and tough patient talks. When someone learns their cancer has spread, emotions run high. Yet many doctors and nurses admit they aren’t sure how to respond in ways that truly help. A new short course was created to turn this around. The program
Pennsylvania takes fraud seriously, but not at the cost of making life harder for people who truly need help. The state runs one of the tightest Medicaid and benefit programs in the country—no surprise, since every dollar wasted on fraud could have fed a family or treated a patient. Instead of just
A little-known financial trick gives some tech organizations an edge in research. By selling a slice of their company, they unlock funds for big projects without borrowing money. One group used this method to fuel studies on brain diseases like Alzheimer’s. Instead of waiting for grants or donations
Cancer treatments have come a long way, helping more people survive longer. But even with better medicine, patients often face tough side effects that lower their quality of life. Before treatment even starts, prehabilitation can help. This means improving a patient’s strength, diet, and mental heal
Many people react differently when new brands start selling everyday health products like hair loss treatments or skincare kits online. Some excitement comes from easier access, but others worry about hidden costs or weaker quality control. The business model behind these platforms often depends on
For many people with stubborn migraines that don’t respond to usual treatments, life becomes a cycle of doctor visits, tests, and trial-and-error medications. Research shows these patients often need more than the standard three attempts at preventive drugs before finding something that works. But w
Healthcare in Florida faces big problems that can’t be fixed by thanks alone. The state needs a steady stream of skilled workers, from nurses to assistants. Without enough people in the system, nurses get overworked and tired. A group called Dwyer Workforce Development is stepping in. Th
Dutch hospitals started adding lifestyle desks in 2022 to give patients a single place where they can ask for non-medical help. Instead of just treating sickness, these desks try to link people to workshops, diet plans or stress programs run by local groups. In the beginning, every hospital set up i
Many patients ignore pressure injuries, better known as bed sores, until they become serious. A small study asked 18 adults or their carers why they delayed seeing a doctor. The interviews revealed four key factors: whether the person understood the injury, how much support they had at home, if they
