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U.S. Rural Hospitals are having problems paying for needed capital improvements

Fri, 2024-01-12 13:18 — mike kraft
Rural Hospitals Are Caught in an Aging-Infrastructure Conundrum - KFF Health News Small, community hospitals face challenges in paying for the capital improvement projects they need to stay open. khnkytjaw KFF Health News
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Confusing U.S. government COVID reporting requirements led to disparities in hospital data sharing--study

Fri, 2024-01-12 13:08 — mike kraft
Study: Confusing government COVID reporting requirements led to disparities in hospital data sharing Paulbr / iStock CIDRAP
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Update: Spain makes masks mandatory in healthcare centres amid flu, COVID peak

Wed, 2024-01-10 18:54 — mike kraft
Spain makes masks mandatory in healthcare centres amid flu, COVID peak Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia made wearing masks mandatory in healthcare centres around the country from Wednesday as the country faces a peak of flu and COVID-19 infections. Reuters Reuters

 

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COVID cases have jumped up globally becauwe of new variant and the holidays, the UN health agency says

Wed, 2024-01-10 17:39 — mike kraft
Holiday gatherings and a new variant have driven up COVID cases globally, the UN health agency says The head of the U.N. health agency says holiday gatherings and the spread of the most prominent variant globally led to increased transmission of COVID-19 last month. AP News
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2024 is starting with second-largest COVID surge in the U.S. --experts say

Wed, 2024-01-10 09:46 — mike kraft
The US is starting 2024 in its second-largest COVID surge ever, experts say A COVID wave is hitting the US in 2024, and it could be the the 2nd largest ever. COVID-19 mask mandates are returning. Know the symptoms, and take precautions. Yahoo News

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UK Health inequalities ‘caused 1m early deaths in country during last decade’--study

Tue, 2024-01-09 18:04 — mike kraft
Health inequalities ‘caused 1m early deaths in England in last decade’ Exclusive: Review by Michael Marmot decries ‘shocking political failure’ behind differing life expectancies across country The Guardian
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Biden administration rescinds much of Trump ‘conscience’ rule for health workers who refuse to provide certain services

Tue, 2024-01-09 17:45 — mike kraft
Biden administration rescinds much of Trump ‘conscience’ rule for health workers The Biden administration will largely undo a Trump-era rule that boosted the rights of medical workers to refuse to perform abortions or other services that conflicted with their religious or moral… nweixel The Hill
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Philadelphia measles outbreak blamed on people declining vaccines, failing to quarantine

Tue, 2024-01-09 11:03 — mike kraft
Philadelphia blames measles outbreak on people declining vaccines, failing to quarantine The city of Philadelphia is blaming the recent measles outbreak on people declining to get vaccinated and failing to follow quarantine recommendations, after its Department of Public Health confirm… fimotija The Hill

 

 

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Dr. Fauci questioned for 7 hours by House COVID select subcommittee

Tue, 2024-01-09 10:43 — mike kraft
Fauci sits through first 7 hours of questioning with COVID select subcommittee Former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci sat for a seven-hour closed-door meeting Monday, facing questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and offering his expertise on preparing for … jchoi The Hill

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Spain's government proposed a nationwide mask mandate in hospitals and health clinics; Italy says respiratory illness infection rates had hit a record

Mon, 2024-01-08 17:29 — mike kraft
Spain considers nationwide hospital mask rule, as flu, COVID hit Europe Italy said respiratory illness infection rates had hit a record, as flu and COVID spread across Europe. Reuters Reuters
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