Racism turned their neighborhood into ‘Cancer Alley.’ Now they’re dying from COVID-19
Americans living in "Cancer Alley" suffer from high rates of cancer. In this six-part series, USA TODAY investigates how racism fuels COVID-19 deaths. More
As the second surge looms, systems issues — not ‘weary staff’ — should be the focus for hospital safety
Nine months into Covid-19, many hospitals tell staff members to keep working after an exposure. Testing is recommended but not mandated. More
Doctors’ Unconscious Bias Affects Quality Of Health Care Services, Research Shows
Research shows that doctors' unconscious bias can hurt patients of color. Some hospitals are trying to train doctors and stop disparate treatment. More
WHO study finds no benefit from remdesivir on COVID-19 deaths, hospital stays
The antiviral drug remdesivir had no substantial impact on the survival of COVID-19 patients or the length of their hospital stays, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) clinical trial. More
Sensible Medicine—Balancing Intervention and Inaction During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This Viewpoint proposes that sensible medicine for COVID-19 may better serve patients than unreasoned treatment using unproven interventions in the moment. More
Mental Illness and Stigma in Surgical Residencies—An Unspoken Truth
This Viewpoint discusses the stigma associated with mental illness and examines the practical and cultural changes needed to build supportive working and learning environments for surgical residents. More
CMS incorrectly penalizes hospitals in readmissions program, study finds
The incorrect penalties stem from margins of error associated with the 30-day risk-adjusted readmission measure the program relies on. More
Shaky U.S. Hospitals Risk Bankruptcy in Latest Covid Wave
A grim reality is setting in across the U.S. hospital sector: a surge in coronavirus infections is encroaching while most facilities are still recovering from the onset of the pandemic. More
Surprise Billing for Colonoscopy: The Scope of the Problem
Federal law eliminates consumer cost sharing for multiple methods of colorectal cancer screening, including colonoscopy when done by an in-network provider. However, some patients having screening incur considerable out-of-pocket costs because out-of-network bills are not included in federal mandates. More
From a small town in North Carolina to big-city hospitals, how software infuses racism into U.S. health care
The use of analytics software to target medical services to patients who need them most is infusing racial bias into health care decisions. More