Telesurgery possibilities becoming more than remote
Remote surgery has come a long way since the first-ever case in 2001, when a surgeon in New York City operated on a patient in Strasbourg, France. No longer a product of science fiction, telesurgery’s advance promises to change—and save—countless lives, from patients in remote areas to those in warzones…
Low-income patients billed despite hospital tax breaks
Editor's Note Nonprofit hospitals, which are legally required to provide free or discounted care to qualifying patients, attempt to collect hundreds of millions of dollars from low-income patients annually while receiving significant tax breaks meant to ensure affordable care, according to a May 12 article from CBS News. As…
State AGs sue HHS over sweeping cuts
Editor's Note State attorneys general from 20 states filed suit to block major restructuring and layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), alleging the actions bypass Congress, violate federal law, and endanger public health. As detailed in a May 5 report from Fierce Healthcare, the lawsuit seeks…
Rural hospital closures drive up surgical travel times and costs
Editor's Note Ongoing hospital closures are driving up travel times and out-of-pocket costs for rural Americans who need surgery, according to a February 12 report in HealthDay. Citing two recent studies published in Annals of Surgery and JAMA, respectively, the article details how rural hospital closures have forced more patients…
Hospitals double down on ambulatory care expansion with major investments
Editor's Note Health systems across the US are making major investments in ambulatory care, responding to increasing patient demand for lower-cost, community-based healthcare, Modern Healthcare February 4 reports. From debt financing to philanthropic campaigns, hospitals are leveraging diverse funding strategies and shifting capital investments to build and expand outpatient facilities.…
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