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While Costs Are A Top Concern Among Most U.S. Patients, So Are Challenges of Poverty, Food, and Housing

Health Populi

health care system every other year. adults ages 27-75 who had seen the same doctor at least once in the past year. 42% of Americans could afford a bill of $500 or less before they would have financial issues; 22% could afford between $501 and $2,500; and, 37% could afford more than $2,500 to pay for an unexpected health issue.

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Hall Render’s Health Provider News – January 21, 2022

Hall Render

Nursing home industry reacts to health care worker vaccine mandate. Ransomware: 2,300+ local governments, schools, healthcare providers impacted in 2021. Alabama doctors advance organ transplantation with gene-edited pig kidneys. A strained Arizona health system means not all patients get timely care.

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Hall Render’s Health Provider News – January 28, 2022

Hall Render

Medicare posts key nursing home staffing info for consumers. Former UAMS employee exposes 518 patients’ health information. Medicare scheme. Arkansas health officials weigh in on mask debate, warn of fake masks. Despite Burnout, These California Health Care Workers Aren’t Quitting.