Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids herald a new golden age for consumer access and affordability and will lead to improvements in technology innovation and public health outcomes in the coming years. Consumers and hearing healthcare providers alike are uniquely positioned to benefit from this new finalized OTC rule. While nothing can replace the high-touch, hands on service delivery of a skilled […]
The New York Department of Health reported its first pediatric monkeypox case as nationwide numbers continue to climb. An updated weekly summary from the department notes one case for a person under age 18 as of Aug. 17, out of 192 total cases in New York State, excluding New York City. New York City has not reported any pediatric monkeypox […]
The former Huzhou Central Hospital was a high-rise facility hemmed in by similar buildings in the city’s traditional downtown. The setup created a cramped experience for staff, patients, and their families, says hospital director Ma Jianming. When it came time to replace the 1940s facility, hospital officials purposely chose a site about three miles away with a distinctly different vibe: […]
State ballot measures are becoming the new battleground over abortion access in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Abortion rights advocates are energized after voters in Kansas earlier this month rejected an attempt to strip abortion protections from the state constitution, the first statewide vote on abortion since the court’s decision in June. Polls show […]
Average costs for U.S. employers that pay for their employees’ healthcare will rise by 6.5% in 2023, global professional services firm Aon found Thursday. Costs per employee will be $13,800, up from $13,020 in 2022. The report used information from Aon’s Health Value Initiative database, which includes healthcare costs and benefit designs for almost 700 U.S. employers. These organizations employ […]
Faced with an aging facility, the Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) in Omaha, Neb., set out to transform a former office building into a new home for the research institute and specialty clinic. The goal was for it to house the institute’s more than 100 services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The project, submitted to the Design Showcase by Altus Architectural Studios […]
A study published on Wednesday shows a history of COVID-19 infection is associated with an increased risk of neurological aftereffects. “COVID-19 is associated with increased risks of neurological and psychiatric sequelae in the weeks and months thereafter,” reads the study, titled “Neurological and psychiatric risk trajectories after SARS-CoV-2 infection: an analysis of 2-year retrospective cohort studies including 1,284,437 patients.” Sequelae […]
KHN correspondent Aneri Pattani discussed social media criticism of the new 988 mental health hotline on NPR’s “Weekend Edition Saturday” on Aug. 13 and on WAMU’s “1A” on Aug. 16. Click here to hear Pattani on “Weekend Edition” Click here to hear Pattani on “1A” Read Pattani’s “Social Media Posts Criticize the 988 Suicide Hotline for Calling Police. Here’s What […]
An outbreak of the bacteria E. coli may be connected to romaine lettuce used at certain locations of the fast-food chain Wendy’s, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency said in a post on its website that it has not confirmed a specific food as the source of the outbreak, but “many” sick people have […]
In case you need to be reminded, Martin Short is still one of the funniest comedians around. The man managed to fit a hundred jokes into five minutes of airtime and even The Fonz approves. Today in health care, abortion will remain legal in Michigan for the foreseeable future after a key court ruling. Welcome to Overnight Health Care, where […]