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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

Alabama doctors advance organ transplantation with gene-edited pig kidneys. Arizona Health Care System Can’t Take Much More, Current Surge Has Yet to Peak: Doctor. A strained Arizona health system means not all patients get timely care. UCSF Health names new CEO.

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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.