Urban Hospitals of Last Resort Cling to Life in Time of COVID
Rural hospitals have been closing at a quickening pace in recent years, but a number of inner-city hospitals now face a similar fate. More
Nearly 60% of physicians report burnout since COVID-19
The survey is aligned with concerns from mental health professionals: The pandemic is draining frontline clinicians emotionally, physically or financially. More
COVID Vaccine Trials Move at Warp Speed, But Recruiting Black Volunteers Takes Time
The National Institutes of Health has suggested minorities should be overrepresented in COVID-19 vaccine trials — perhaps at rates that are double their percentage of the U.S. population. More
Latino nurses push through COVID-19 burnout, sleepless nights and lost loved ones
Latino health care workers talk about the impact of COVID-19 on their mental health and the way it has impacted their lives. More
Coronavirus deaths in kids echoes toll in adults, CDC says
A detailed look at COVID-19 deaths in U.S. kids and young adults released Tuesday shows they mirror patterns seen in older patients. More
Letter Warns Against Clinical Role for Cardiac MRI in Asymptomatic COVID Patients
The publication of several studies using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging raised public fears over increased risk to the heart in patients following infection with COVID-19. More
COVID-19 test charges range from one cent to $14,750, study finds
The CARES Act lets out-of-network providers set their own prices for COVID-19 diagnostic and antibody tests. A new study finds that has resulted in a wide range of charges. More
Should You Go to the Doctor’s Office During Covid-19?
The risk of getting the virus at a check-up is low. But telemedicine is an even better bet. More
Are hospitals making money treating COVID-19 patients?
Wealthier health systems might be generating a margin treating COVID-19 patients, while others are losing money. Policy experts urge HHS to consider that divide when allocating remaining grant money from the CARES Act. More
New Research Shows Disproportionate Rate of Coronavirus Deaths in Polluted Areas
The type of pollution emitted by many chemical plants in Louisiana's industrial corridor is correlated with increased coronavirus deaths, according to new peer-reviewed research from SUNY and ProPublica. More