At least two dozen lawsuits have been filed around the U.S., many in recent weeks, by people seeking to force hospitals to give their COVID-stricken loved ones ivermectin, a drug for parasites that has been promoted by conservative commentators as a treatment despite a lack of conclusive evidence that it helps people with the virus.

A bill to limit West Virginia employers in their ability to require workers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus passed the House of Delegates.

U.S. health officials are setting the stage for a national COVID-19 vaccination campaign for younger children, inviting state officials to order doses before the shots are authorized.

Nebraska's AG said that he won't seek disciplinary action against doctors who prescribe controversial, off-label drugs to treat and prevent coronavirus infections.

Paige Dworak, who will be the first female owner-CEO of a New Jersey hospital, looks to turn around the struggling facility by expanding its mental health services.

After retiring from Jefferson Health, CEO Dr. Stephen Klasko wants to find ways to use technology to create a healthcare model driven by population health.

Most facilities and health systems lost fewer than 0.5% of their workers, according to data compiled by Crain’s.

September 2020 had the most breaches ever reported in a single month, with 107. September 2021 had less than half that total.

GS Labs charges about 10 times what Medicare reimburses clinicians for administering a COVID-19 antigen test, and twice as much for administering more advanced PCR tests.

A new study finds some people with high blood pressure may benefit from using a self management app.

A panel of U.S. health advisers endorsed booster doses of Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot COVID-19 vaccine, saying they should be offered at least two months after immunization.

The pandemic has spurred two crises within the long-term care industry that threaten access to care for current and future residents: a severe workforce crisis and a financial crisis.

The acquisition will deliver news, data and analysis to healthcare providers, payers, investors, and suppliers.

Leadership changes often lead to trickle-down changes — in processes, goals, values, maybe even culture. These leadership changes can signal a positive shift for an organization, but they may also be a vulnerable point for your job security.

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New, often lower-cost plans capitalize on the convenience of telemedicine—and patients’ growing familiarity with it. But consumers should weigh costs and care options before enrolling in a “virtual-first” plan.

The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it will ask its outside experts to meet in late November to scrutinize Merck's pill to treat COVID-19.

Walgreens Boots Alliance is investing a combined $5.5 billion into primary-care startup VillageMD and home health benefit management company CareCentrix, making it majority owner of both.

Patients' demographic and health characteristics have grown more similar between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage, a new study shows, raising questions about why private plans cost taxpayers more.

As public health experts plan for an end to the pandemic, health system heavy hitters joined forces to keep Medicare paying for hospital-at-home programs in the future.

Trying to address staffing shortages, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts signed an executive order that will let health professionals practice in their field even if they aren't licensed in the state.

Marley Medical will allow patients 24/7 access to a virtual care team and provide home test kits, devices and medication deliveries.

Headspace and Ginger, two app-based mental health firms that work with employers and health plans, have completed their merger into a $3 billion company dubbed Headspace Health.

The panel of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously to recommend a Moderna booster shot for seniors, adults with other health problems, jobs or living situations that put them at increased risk for COVID-19.

Jefferson Health CEO Dr. Stephen Klasko will retire Dec. 31, the system announced Thursday.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson allowed a measure to become law without his signature despite his concerns about the impact it will have on businesses in the state.

Applications to nursing schools are rising, driven by what educators say are young people who see the global emergency as an opportunity and a challenge.

Patients soon will not have to worry about the prospect of these often-costly unexpected bills, a federal law promises.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and 13.7 million workers in roles comparable to direct care lost their jobs in early 2020, they did not turn to direct care jobs, a recent study found.

About 800 San Francisco city workers have asked for medical or religions exemptions to avoid a looming deadline for them to get vaccinated or lose their jobs, but so far the city has not approved a single request, a human resources official said Wednesday.