News tagged with 'Medical Care'

Many Americans are facing financial ruins due to high medical bills. A new study published in The Journal of American Medicine, finds more than 60 percent of personal bankruptcies in the U.S. are the result of medical bills.

A study presented at the American Public Health Association's annual meeting in San Diego looked at whether doctors subconsciously prefer white patients over black patients, which could explain some racial health disparities.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released a new report that highlights key factors on why it is so difficult for hospitals to recruit and retain registered nurses. RNs are the biggest group of health care providers employed by the VA’s health care system.

A new report by the U.S. Census Bureau provides estimates of the uninsured population in the United States, providing a breakdown by county, state and demographic groups. The report found Texas had the greatest percentage of uninsured residents under 65, with 26.3 percent of the population having no insurance coverage.

A new report estimates 72 million U.S. adults are having problems paying their medical bills, forcing them to make tough financial choices. The report findings support mounting evidence that the health system is falling short of where it needs to be to ensure good health and economic security.