Flu season usually doesn’t get going until December or January, but this one began early and has been complicated by the simultaneous spread of other viruses.

More than 9% of hospitals in the Lone Star State are at risk of closure, compared with 4.7% in 2020, according to a report released this week from consulting firm Kaufman Hall. 

The call service, which was launched in July, was restored shortly before midnight on Thursday.

UnitedHealthcare and TeamHealth have a history of suing one another.

A growing number of consumer-facing companies are building grassroots communities instead of acquiring customers with traditional advertising.

Doctors say they need to be paid for their time spent sending patient messages through portals such as Epic Systems' MyChart. But payers and patient advocates worry about the impact such charges would have on access and overall costs.

The Ohio-based nonprofit reported $9.2 billion in expenses during the first three quarters of 2022, driven in part by elevated labor costs.

For the 10th consecutive month, health systems reported losses due to industrywide issues with staffing and patient volumes, according to Kaufman Hall's data.

Twitter's decision to no longer remove false claims about the virus, or the safety and effectiveness of vaccines disappointed public health officials.

The additions of Canada, China, Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico bring to 16 the number of countries where a representative can connect patients with Clinic care.

Healthcare organizations with a large geographic footprint have adopted a variety of strategies to bolster workforce satisfaction and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements during and after expansions.

Over 480 payouts were made nationwide involving community health centers from 2018 through 2021. The settlements and judgments totaled $410 million paid.