Health Care
Most patients with norovirus have just one health care encounter, study finds
Most patients with all-cause and norovirus-associated acute gastroenteritis have only one health care encounter, primarily in the outpatient setting, researchers found in a study.
CDC outlines six steps hospitals can take to address burnout
The CDC published a guide that hospitals can use to reduce the risk for burnout among health care staff.
Mending racial inequities in health care starts with ‘being a good human being’
SAN DIEGO — Racial inequities in society and health care is a moral issue before it is a scientific one, according to a speaker at the Skin of Color Society Scientific Symposium.
Quanterix announces collaboration with health care groups to expand access to AD testing
Quanterix Corp. has announced collaborations with several health systems with the goal of improving and simplifying Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis by expanding access to blood biomarker assays.
Guidelines aim to take financial advocacy ‘to the next step’
Association of Community Cancer Centers’ Financial Advocacy Network released consensus-based guidelines to help practices prevent, identify or mitigate financial hardships among their patients.
Q&A: Respiratory therapist among top in-demand health care jobs for 2024
Respiratory therapists ranked third on the top five list of most in-demand health care jobs of 2024, according to research conducted by Soliant Health.
Ableism in cancer care a prevalent, often overlooked health disparity
As the broader health care field strives to identify and address health care disparities, a commentary published in The Lancet Oncology underscored the importance of eliminating ableism from cancer care.
Record suicides ‘a wake-up call’ to challenge current approach to mental health care
A recently released report from the CDC revealed a grim milestone in mental health — a record-breaking 50,000 suicides in 2022.
Gynecologic oncologist strives to improve access to health care for all
Editor's Note: This is part 2 of a three-part Healio Exclusive series on women on a mission. Part 1 can be viewed here.
Hansa Bhargava, MD, starts role as Healio’s chief clinical strategy and innovation officer
Hansa Bhargava, MD, is joining Healio this month in the newly created role of chief clinical strategy and innovation officer, the company announced in a press release.