WakeMed is seeking to merge with Atrium Health, a proposed cross-market combination that requires approval from county commissioners amid critics’ warnings of potential healthcare cost increases, according to local reports and healthcare research data. WakeMed Pursues Merger With Atrium Health WakeMed, operating as one of North Carolina’s smallest hospital systems, has initiated steps to combine … Read more
According to the U.S. Adopting protective habits like applying broad-spectrum sunscreen and wearing UV-blocking sunglasses helps mitigate the dangers of UV rays across the year. Understanding Year-Round UV Exposure and Skin Risks Sun damage happens regardless of the weather. According to the U.S. This exposure can cause sunburn, early skin aging (such as skin spots, … Read more
Laughter therapy eases symptoms for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a clinical trial presented by researchers at the European Respiratory Society Congress in Spain. The study, conducted by Hacettepe University Faculty of Nursing investigators at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital in Turkey, found that structured laughter exercises matched the respiratory benefits of established … Read more
According to recent biomechanical research, soft tissue balancing determines total knee arthroplasty stability, yet the underlying mechanics of intraoperative gap assessment remain largely unclear. A specialized finite element model developed to evaluate these dynamics reveals that collateral ligament release and tightening conditions directly influence joint gap behavior during simulated intraoperative laxity tests. Finite Element Modeling … Read more
A new nationwide Medicare pilot program launched on July 1 allows beneficiaries with drug coverage to access GLP-1 weight-loss medications for $50 a month, addressing coverage gaps for drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound that previously cost up to $1,200 out-of-pocket, according to participating clinicians and pharmacists. Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program Details and Eligibility The nationwide … Read more
Drug Pricing Deals Expand Under Trump Administration The Trump administration announced nine new drug pricing agreements, expanding a program that now includes 26 companies. These deals require participating firms to offer medications at prices comparable to those in peer countries and provide “most-favored nation” pricing to Medicaid programs. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized … Read more
Direct primary care membership fees are rising as patients face a choice between paying out-of-pocket costs or losing the doctors who know their health histories, according to data from Health Affairs and the American Academy of Family Physicians. The growing trend allows physicians to bypass insurance billing for routine visits, but critics warn the model … Read more
NYU Langone Health Named Among Top U.S. Hospitals in 2026-2027 Rankings News & World Report honor roll, identifying it as one of the top 20 hospitals in the country. The 2026-2027 Best Hospital rankings, released Tuesday, evaluated healthcare facilities based on federal Medicare patient and procedure outcome data across specialties such as cardiology, oncology, and … Read more
Older adults who maintain their cognitive abilities over time—a group identified as “cognitive super-agers”—experience fewer unplanned hospitalizations and better overall health outcomes than their peers. A study published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry by researchers in Australia found that individuals who preserve mental sharpness throughout their 70s and 80s face a 46% lower … Read more
Three New York City-area hospitals—NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell—earned spots on the U.S. News & World Report “honor roll” in rankings released Tuesday. This distinction is reserved for the top 20 hospitals in the U.S. that provide high-quality care across multiple specialties, according to the publication. NYU Langone Leads in … Read more