Hospitals often juggle money like a game of hide‑and‑seek. Bills arrive months after a visit, insurance companies cut costs, and staff must sift through endless spreadsheets to know what’s owed. The result? A blurry picture that can force clinics in rural areas to shut down and leave patients scr
Freeman Health System, based in Missouri, has agreed to purchase four Arkansas hospitals for $112 million. The deal covers the 128‑bed Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, the 222‑bed center in Springdale, a 64‑bed women’s hospital in Willow Creek, and the 73‑bed Siloam Springs Regional Hospital
In the latest wave of changes across Topeka and surrounding areas, several local firms are hiring fresh talent while promoting seasoned experts. A law practice from Washburn University graduates is adding a new associate who will tackle civil and corporate cases, while another legal‑HR firm brings i
In many hospitals, doctors and patients often share moments that feel almost holy. These “sacred moments” happen when people feel a strong bond and a sense of calm or hope. Studies from North America have shown that such encounters can hint at how healthy a person will feel later, both for the patie
A woman from Minneapolis named Aliyah Rahman, who had been invited by Representative Ilhan Omar to attend the President’s State of the Union address, was taken into custody after she stood up during a speech by former President Donald Trump. Rahman had been using a crutch to walk and claimed she had
A small medical supply shop in Austin is at the center of a federal complaint that says it billed Medicare for unnecessary urinary catheters. Investigators say the company, linked to a Russian citizen living in Texas, is part of a scheme that moved millions of dollars overseas. The complaint n
In the United States, health care spending is huge—about one‑fifth of all money made in the country. Prices for hospitals, doctors and drugs are far higher than in other rich nations. Simple changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will not fix this. Before the ACA, insurance rules were chaotic. So
The study shows that many Swiss residents see value in having spiritual help when they are ill. In a survey of 1, 011 people from Zurich, almost half – about 49 percent – said they would like spiritual or religious aspects to be part of their hospital care. They believe it can make the whole healing
Health insurers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to streamline claims, detect fraud, and predict patient needs. But who keeps an eye on how these powerful tools are being applied? A growing number of regulators and watchdog groups are stepping up their scrutiny. The Centers for
AI is everywhere, even in health care. Many people use AI tools like chatbots to get medical advice. This can be helpful, but it also has risks. For example, AI might give wrong information or make people worry too much. But if used the right way, AI can help patients talk better with their doctors.
