Domestic violence is one of the most common yet least reported crimes in the United States. Each year, nearly 10 million people are affected. Studies show that one in four women and one in nine men will experience physical, emotional,…

York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health has launched a new financial assistance program to help address the state’s nursing shortage. The WellSpan Scholars program, developed in collaboration with talent recruitment service Scholars Network, offers up to $65,000 in financial assistance to nursing…

After launching a multi-campus phased rollout of the predictive insulin dosing software, Philadelphia-based Temple Health’s University Hospital has reduced hypoglycemia rates two- to threefold.   The tool — called Endo Tool Sub-Q — enables real-time blood sugar monitoring, allowing care teams…

Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health is launching five new Graduate Medical Education programs this year as part of a broader initiative to quadruple its GME footprint, according to Lindsay Mazotti, MD.  In 2024, when Dr. Mazotti joined Sutter Health as chief…

Health systems, lawmakers and primary care providers are answering a call coming from women to provide more menopause care. Every year, 1.3 million American women reach menopause, which has an average onset age of 52. Most women experience perimenopause, a…

In 2024, U.S. cases of newborn syphilis increased for the 12th consecutive year, but the rate of growth is slowing, according to CDC data published Sept. 24.  The U.S. recorded 3,941 newborn syphilis cases in 2024, a 1.6% increase from…

Independent physician practices are disappearing as hospitals, payers, corporate entities and private equity expand their reach, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.  Here are five key takeaways: 1.In 2024, just 42% of physicians worked in private practice, down…

Nationwide, health systems are increasingly turning to nurse scientists to close evidence gaps, answer pressing clinical questions and translate bedside observations into measurable patient outcomes. The shift reflects a growing recognition that nurses are among those closest to the patient…

A lack of consensus on who counts as a primary care physician can affect reimbursement and workforce pipelines, and as demand for healthcare grows, the debate over what specialties fall under primary care is growing.  The traditional definition of primary…

Cases of a rare, flu-related complication that causes brain inflammation among children are on the rise, a new CDC report suggests. During the 2024-25 flu season, 109 children were diagnosed with influenza-associated encephalopathy, according to the report, which is based…