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Johns Hopkins pulls ‘lesbian’ definition after uproar over use of ‘non-men’ instead of ‘women’
Johns Hopkins University removed an online glossary of LGBTQ terms and identities this week after its definition of the word “lesbian” used the term “non-men” to refer to women and…
Data Logistics: a generation-defining advancement in
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Data logistics — securely and compliantly moving useful health data from where it sits to where it is needed — is the…
What Are Palliative Care and Hospice Care?
Español Many Americans die in facilities such as hospitals or nursing homes receiving care that is not consistent with their wishes. It’s important for older adults to plan ahead and…
What Is Medicare? How It Works, Who Qualifies, and How to Enroll
Part A Deductible and Copayment Amounts for Calendar Years 2023 and 2024 2023 2024 Inpatient hospital deductible $1,600 $1,632 Daily copayment for 61st–90th Day $400 $408 Daily copayment for…
A Conversation With Medicare Director Meena Seshamani, MD, PhD
Medicare Director Meena Seshamani, MD, PhD The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services When the Medicare and Medicaid Act was signed into law in 1965, the path to entrepreneurship and…
Assessing the Promise of AI in Oncology: Definitions and Goals
In this first episode of OncChats: Assessing the Promise of AI in Oncology, Toufic A. Kachaamy, MD, of City of Hope, and Douglas Flora, MD, LSSBB, FACCC, of St. Elizabeth…
Medical Humanities | TORCH | The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities
Medical humanities examines the relationship between health and society, situating medicine and disease within their political, social, historical, ethical, and cultural contexts. It often uses ideas, tools and methods from…
What are lytic lesions and how do they relate to multiple myeloma?
Lytic lesions refer to areas of bone destruction that result in holes. They typically occur due to a disease, such as cancer. In some cases, they may result in painful…
California Raises Health Care Minimum Wage, Expands to Affect More Positions
SB 525 will ultimately increase the minimum wage for health care workers to $25/hr. Law expands definition of employees who will be considered health care workers for coverage purposes. Law…
California Raises Minimum Wages for Healthcare Workers
WHAT HEALTHCARE FACILITIES ARE COVERED? The scope of SB 525 is vast, covering nearly all healthcare facilities operating in California. This includes: A facility or other work site that is…