Category: Health Care
CT to spend $6 million to boost safety of home health care workers
State officials have outlined a new safety program for home health care workers that will include GPS monitoring and escorts…
Yes, service dogs are health care workers. Then, a look at diabetes self-management
On this episode, our host, Dr. Joe Sirven, examines the responsibilities of four-legged health care professionals. Service dogs are tasked…
First-of-its-kind report outlines 5 ways WA can save on health care
Washington lawmakers received a new report Thursday that identifies five ways to make health care more affordable, after the state…
The U.S. Health Care System Fails Women. Employers Need to Step In
For too long, the U.S. health care system has failed to meet the needs of women. This is ironic considering…
Private equity firms to acquire health care billing and payments firm R1 in $8.9 billion deal
R1 RCM is finally getting taken off the public markets, ending a months-long saga between private equity firms that were…
The health care stances of 5 leading candidates to be Harris’ VP
WASHINGTON — With less than 100 days until the presidential election, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is expected to name her pick…
Tell us: Did you get mental health care through your primary doctor?
In Washington, it’s becoming more common to see primary care providers offer patients a chance to see a therapist on…
New report details Dobbs’ grim effect on PNW health care access
While Washington is a state that has done everything it can to keep abortion safe and legal, the changes in…
Samaritan opens clinic to increase access to mental health care
ROGERS — The recently opened Samaritan Counseling Clinic provides free mental health services to any qualifying patient. The clinic offers…
ChristianaCare files lawsuit over controversial health-care cost oversight law
ChristianaCare filed a lawsuit in Chancery Court on Monday alleging that Delaware House Bill 350 is unlawful and infringes on…