Government
Sen. Hawley proposes millions in funding for rural emergency roomsHospitals in rural states may receive millions in supplemental funding over the next decade to help keep emergency room operations running if Congress passes a recently proposed bipartisan bill. Read More
Culture
Over 500 hospitals warned of fines if they continue hiding prices from patients(The Center Square) – The Trump Administration put over 500 hospitals on notice for failure to comply with the president’s executive order requiring price transparency, with continued noncompliance resulting in… Read More
Culture
Hospital mergers may be driving up costs(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A lack of competition in the U.S. healthcare system may be majorly driving up costs nationwide, despite some proponents claiming consolidation would do the opposite. Read More
Culture
Conflicting stories: Is Kansas health system violating state law on gender-affirming care?(The Sentinel) – According to the Daily Caller, some children’s hospitals across the country are continuing to provide so-called “gender-affirming care” for minors — despite an executive order removing… Read More
Culture
Many medical providers are ending transgender youth procedures after Trump order(The Center Square) – Late last month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting “transgender” procedures on youth, including puberty blockers and surgeries such as mastectomies and penile reconstruction. Read More
Government
California AG: Hospitals must continue transitioning minors, citing anti-discrimination laws(The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued guidance warning hospitals that withholding “hormone therapies” and “gender-affirming surgeries” from minors are in violation of state law if they… Read More