May 30 The demand for nursing isn't going away. Will more men join their ranks? By Kristen Doerer The problem is these health care jobs are associated with women’s work and with women’s pay. Continue reading
May 26 Boehner: Trump's term 'disaster,' aside from foreign affairs By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Former House Speaker John Boehner says that aside from international affairs and foreign policy, President Donald Trump's time in office has so far been a "complete disaster."… Continue reading
May 25 Insurers continue to hike prices, abandon ACA markets By Tom Murphy, Associated Press People shopping for insurance through the Affordable Care Act in yet more regions could face higher prices and fewer choices next year as insurance companies lay out their early plans for 2018. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 2:42 News Wrap: GOP health bill would leave 23 million more without health insurance by 2026 By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, fighting raged for a second day in the southern Philippines, where Islamist militants have seized control of Marawi City. Thousands of residents fled amid tight security. Also, word has leaked that President Trump told Filipino… Continue watching
May 24 What happens when states go hunting for Medicaid fraud By Jen Fifield, Stateline Faced with growing Medicaid enrollment and tight budgets, Republican lawmakers in several states are taking steps to ensure that people receiving welfare benefits are eligible for them. Continue reading
May 24 The $200 billion perils of unnecessary medical tests By Chad Terhune, Kaiser Health News Needless medical testing and overly aggressive care can cost billions and harm patients, generating mistakes and injuries believed to cause 30,000 deaths each year. Continue reading
May 22 Senate Republicans quietly work on their version of a health overhaul bill By Alan Fram, Associated Press Remember the Republican health care bill?… Continue reading
May 18 Why aren't 'manly' men taking 'girly' jobs? By Paul Solman Economics correspondent Paul Solman sat down with economist Betsey Stevenson to discuss the growth in female-dominated sectors and how stigma might be holding men back from taking jobs seen as "women's work."… Continue reading
May 16 Column: 5 reasons why health care is vulnerable to cyberattacks By John Halamka The past few days have been filled with reports about the ransomware impact on the UK National Health Service. Was the NHS specifically targeted? No. Was it uniquely vulnerable? Yes. Continue reading
May 14 In swing districts, voters vent over health care, fear Trump By Bill Barrow and Sara Burnett, Associated Press Americans vented similar frustrations this past week in Republican districts crucial to GOP majority control of the House, sounding off about health care and President Donald Trump's abrupt firing of FBI Director James Comey. Continue reading