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Hospitals face staffing crunch as workforce declines, patient needs soar

By Alan Goforth

Forty percent of health care employees cite staffing shortages and a lack of resources as major problems, while 30% point to stress and burnout.

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$10B Walgreens private equity acquisition completed, new CEO named

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New House bill could fund health benefits administration AI research

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August 28, 2025

Trump Administration ousts CDC director over vaccine policy

The Trump administration fired US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez just weeks into her tenure and several senior leaders have resigned, as disputes with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy exploded into the open on Wednesday.

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August 28, 2025

Following executive order, demand for private equity in 401(k)s grows

More education is needed around these asset classes, traditionally available only to institutions and high-net-worth investors.

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August 28, 2025

Employers are adopting 'preventive drug lists' to help employees

Patients whose employers offered a 'preventice drug list' coverage experienced 35% to 55% relative reductions in out-of-pocket payments during the study period.

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August 28, 2025

Uneven impact: CDC cuts hit red states hardest

Democratic-led states and select blue-leaning cities fought back in court and saw money for public health efforts restored — while GOP-led states sustained big losses.

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August 27, 2025

Long COVID disability rates are highest among working-age Americans

A research team found hints that employers could see the impact creeping into benefits expenses for years to come.

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August 27, 2025

Insurance carrier to repay patients, fix provider directory in NY settlement

The state imposed a $250,000 penalty on MVP Health and asked it to provide restitution for enrollees hurt by inaccurate directory entries.

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August 27, 2025

UnitedHealth probe extends to Optum

The US Justice Department's criminal division is digging into UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s prescription management services as well as how it reimburses its own doctors under an ongoing probe into the firm's operations, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Hospitals face staffing crunch as workforce declines, patient needs soar

$10B Walgreens private equity acquisition completed, new CEO named

New House bill could fund health benefits administration AI research

Recommended Just For You

News Stories

Trump Administration ousts CDC director over vaccine policy

Following executive order, demand for private equity in 401(k)s grows

Employers are adopting 'preventive drug lists' to help employees

Uneven impact: CDC cuts hit red states hardest

Long COVID disability rates are highest among working-age Americans

Insurance carrier to repay patients, fix provider directory in NY settlement

UnitedHealth probe extends to Optum