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Buried Under Dirt or Under Debt: Can Patients Survive the Struggle of Getting Care?

HIT Consultant

One double-sided page features information about how to navigate the financial aspects of cancer treatment, including who to contact for help with medical bills. As the founder of a technology company focused on helping people afford their medical bills, I have spoken with many patients, physicians, nurses and financial analysts.

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Health Provider News – February 18, 2022

Hall Render

Staffing shortages still hinder Alaska hospitals; nurses among the highest in demand. ‘A Barlett Regional Hospital confident it will be able to replace departing emergency nurses. Aspen University investigation: Students vent frustration amid nursing board probe into private college. Nursing home staffing changes backed.

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The Pharma Industry Hits Bottom of Consumers’ Industry Rankings, and Healthcare Is Only Marginally Higher on the List

Health Populi

Gallup notes that Americans are over two times more likely to rank the pharmaceutical industry negatively (58%) as positively (27%). Physicians, nurses and pharmacists are ranked relatively highly in Gallup’s poll on U.S. Who’s at the top of consumers’ favorite industries?