Minnesota nurses to strike as they demand better work conditions
Thousands of Minnesota nurses are planning to strike later this…

Disposable Hospital Gowns Could Expose Health Workers to Infection
Disposable gowns designed to deflect the splatter of bodily fluids,…

Weed users nearly 25% more likely to need emergency care and hospitalization
Using recreational marijuana is associated with a higher risk…

Thousands of medical residents are unionizing. Here’s what that means for doctors, hospitals, and the patients they serve
Thousands of medical residents are unionizing. Here’s what that means for doctors, hospitals, and the patients they serve

The Untamed Rise Of Hospital Monopolies
Last month, Michigan's two largest hospital systems, Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health, announced they wanted to become one. The $12.9 billion "megamerger" would create a health industrial complex spanning 22 hospitals, 305 outpatient facilities, and an insurance company. It would employ 64,000 people, making it the largest employer in Michigan. Local newspapers had expected the merger to "sail through" government approval. But now they're not so sure.

Healthcare Ransomware Outages: Scripps, Ireland HSE, and NZ Hospitals
Healthcare remains a key target for ransomware hacking groups,…