Think twice before paying off hospital debt with a medical credit card or loan from a healthcare provider.

Think twice before paying off hospital debt with a medical credit card or loan from a healthcare provider.

Millions of families have some form of medical debt, and it can be daunting and debilitating if you’re struggling to pay the bill. But before you sign up for one of those medical credit cards or a loan offered by the health care provider — promising to ease the burden — Consumer Reports warns that …

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CVS results beat expectations, driven by strong healthcare revenues

CVS results beat expectations, driven by strong healthcare revenues

A woman walks past a CVS pharmacy in Washington, DC on November 2, 2022. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images CVS on Wednesday reported third-quarter adjusted profit and revenue that beat Wall Street expectations, boosted in part by strong revenue from the company’s health services business. CVS reported revenue of $89.76 billion for the …

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Burnout and bullying are driving a mental health crisis among healthcare workers

Burnout and bullying are driving a mental health crisis among healthcare workers

(The Hill) Healthcare workers are facing a serious mental health crisis. A new report released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that bullying, burnout and symptoms of poor mental health are being reported at higher levels than before the COVID pandemic began. 19. The number of days that U.S. health …

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Nova Scotia government holds raffle for healthcare worker ideas | News from Radio-Canada

Nova Scotia government holds raffle for healthcare worker ideas |  News from Radio-Canada

Nova Scotia healthcare workers with “common sense ideas” on how to improve the system now have a chance to win one of 50 prizes, each worth $1,000. Prime Minister Tim Houston’s office announced the competition called the Health Care Improvement Challenge on Monday. People are invited to submit ideas that are “simple and easy to …

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Burnout and bullying are driving a mental health crisis among healthcare workers

Burnout and bullying are driving a mental health crisis among healthcare workers

Healthcare workers are facing a serious mental health crisis. A new report released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that bullying, burnout and symptoms of poor mental health are being reported at higher levels than before the COVID pandemic began. 19. The number of days that U.S. health care workers …

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New policy aims to protect CT healthcare workers from violence

New policy aims to protect CT healthcare workers from violence

WALLINGFORD Injuries are common in an emergency room, and not always just to patients. Charge nurse Teresa Marx of UConn Health said she has seen her colleagues attacked in the four years she has worked in the emergency room. She said some of her colleagues were kicked in the head. Others required stitches after being …

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The convergence of finance and healthcare: how fintech is bridging the gap – Industry News

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– By Gaurav Gupta In recent years, India’s fintech sector has seen remarkable growth, transforming the Indian financial landscape. As technology continues to reshape traditional financial practices, the fintech sector has managed to introduce dynamic financial lending solutions. By leveraging innovative technologies to create enhanced financial solutions, the fintech industry is bridging the financial gap …

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Mike Jacobson: Exploring Healthcare Cost Reduction

Mike Jacobson: Exploring Healthcare Cost Reduction

Last week, I made you aware of the issues facing the property and casualty insurance industry and the real impact those issues are having on the voters of the 42nd District. This also includes the many insurance agents who work every day to help their clients stay insured and at the best possible rates. This …

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Miami Herbert: The preferred destination for healthcare leaders navigating tomorrow’s evolving landscape

Miami Herbert: The preferred destination for healthcare leaders navigating tomorrow's evolving landscape

Are you ready for the future of healthcare? Over the next eight years, health care’s share of the U.S. economy is expected to grow from 17.4 percent to 20 percent, which Patti and Allan Herbert Business School at the University of Miami an essential step for healthcare clinicians, business leaders, policy makers and healthcare enthusiasts, …

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Miami Herbert: The preferred destination for healthcare leaders navigating tomorrow’s evolving landscape

Miami Herbert: The preferred destination for healthcare leaders navigating tomorrow's evolving landscape

Are you ready for the future of healthcare? Over the next eight years, health care’s share of the U.S. economy is expected to grow from 17.4 percent to 20 percent, which Patti and Allan Herbert Business School at the University of Miami an essential step for healthcare clinicians, business leaders, policy makers and healthcare enthusiasts, …

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