Patient Experience

Patients with a diagnosis of breast cancer may face a long road, but they should never feel resigned or hopeless.

Obesity is one of a number of risk factors that are tied to breast cancer. Doctors talk about having that discussion without alienating patients.

The website examined data from 4,500 hospitals to name the top performers in more than a dozen specialty areas.

A recent PwC survey shows many patients facing barriers to health care, and they are more eager to adopt tools that can help them find the right provider or assist in a diagnosis.

The veteran actor and longtime advocate for cancer research appeared at the HLTH Conference, sharing the stage with a cancer survivor.

Alpa Patel of the American Cancer Society talks about the uptick in cases among younger women, and steps women can take to help protect themselves.

Chris Stenglein, founder and CEO of Curae, talks about the company’s growth, working with providers on payment platforms, and engaging patients.

The rankings of pediatric hospitals include the best in specialties, including cancer and cardiology. Ben Harder of U.S. News talks about the rankings

Pediatric hospital leaders urged U.S. News to include behavioral health as part of their rankings of the top children’s hospitals. It’s a new area, and poses some challenges to evaluate.

The New Balance Foundation is giving a ‘transformational’ gift to the Boston hospital. The plans call for a new tower for cardiovascular care.

Dr. John D’Angelo, Northwell’s new CEO, says Medicaid cuts will mean more uninsured patients and crowded emergency rooms. Northwell will be working to keep people out of the hospital.

The government’s spending legislation expired, along with extensions for waivers for telehealth programs. The congressional stalemate affects hundreds of hospitals offering acute care at home.

About a quarter of LCMC Health’s patients rely on Medicaid, and many may lose coverage. The system is looking at new ways to engage patients and help them navigate the challenge.

Researchers find higher mortality in the emergency departments of hospitals after they were acquired by private equity firms. Lawmakers have criticized private equity ownership in hospitals.

The owner of the Philadelphia Eagles made the donation to CHOP and Penn Medicine. Dr. Daniel Rader says the goal is to establish CHOP as the epicenter of work in autism.

Amid changing federal guidance and vaccine skepticism, healthcare leaders, including those with the AMA and the American Nurses Association, worry about a spike in the coming months.

Amy Mansue, head of Inspira, discusses dealing with poverty, seeing sicker patients, and why Medicaid cuts will make it harder to care for communities.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made headlines with his push for wearables. Critics say the approach is flawed and doesn’t tackle fundamental challenges in health care.

The FDA signed off on updated shots, but they imposed new guidelines that could limit access, critics say. Healthcare groups want the shots to be more widely available.

Providers say they’re facing more misinformation and reluctance from patients about vaccines. Reaching those patients will require new approaches.

Hospitals have been struggling with high volumes of patients who have stayed in emergency departments for hours, even days. The measure has the backing of Republicans and Democrats.

Large employers are spending more, particularly on prescription drugs, according to the Business Group on Health. Companies are spending more on cancer care and GLP-1 drugs.

The system is planning a network of freestanding facilities that offer both urgent care and emergency care for patients. UNC is teaming with Intuitive Health on the effort.

Oregon Health & Science University says it’s the biggest donation ever to a U.S. college or academic medical center. The Nike co-founder and his wife are longtime supporters of OHSU.

Health systems and practices tout the convenience of portals to help schedule appointments and ask questions. Doctors say there can be downsides, and some say they’re overwhelmed by the volume.