Thursday, 1 October 2026
Experts warn AI’s healthcare promise outpaces real-world readiness
Research Briefs

Experts warn AI’s healthcare promise outpaces real-world readiness

Experts warn AI in healthcare may outpace real-world readiness, highlighting a critical gap in guidelines for safe patient outcomes.

By Cika Rahardjo  •  26/09/2026
Healthcare Mergers Demand Continuous EHR Optimization
Research Briefs

Healthcare Mergers Demand Continuous EHR Optimization

Healthcare mergers demand continuous EHR optimization to integrate systems like Epic and Oracle Health, ensuring efficiency and reducing complexities.

By Cika Rahardjo  •  25/09/2026
Ascension closes $3.9B AMSURG deal amid FTC oversight
Research Briefs

Ascension closes $3.9B AMSURG deal amid FTC oversight

Ascension closes $3.9B AMSURG deal amid FTC oversight, expanding to 300 ambulatory surgery centers nationwide in June 2026.

By Cika Rahardjo  •  24/09/2026
Nursing Home Beds Vanishing in New York State
Research Briefs

Nursing Home Beds Vanishing in New York State

New York nursing home beds are vanishing as facilities like San Vicente de Paúl cut capacity from 120 to 53.…

By Cika Rahardjo  •  23/09/2026
Children bear brunt of Trump immigration crackdown
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Children bear brunt of Trump immigration crackdown

Trump immigration crackdown leaves children in fear as families face ICE raids, with nonprofits like the one in Oxnard delivering…

By Rara Setiawati  •  21/09/2026
Medicaid meal programs prove cost-effective but face funding threats
Open Access

Medicaid meal programs prove cost-effective but face funding threats

Medicaid meal programs like Boston’s medically tailored meals prove cost-effective for patients like Vanessa Georges but face funding threats despite…

By Cika Rahardjo  •  19/09/2026
States rush to spend rural health grants before deadline
Open Access

States rush to spend rural health grants before deadline

States rush to allocate $50B federal rural health grants before the 2024 deadline to boost access in underserved areas, offering…

By Cika Rahardjo  •  18/09/2026
California proposes weaker heat rules for prisons
Open Access

California proposes weaker heat rules for prisons

California's prison heat rules would weaken indoor temperature safeguards for inmates and staff, prompting safety advocates to warn of rising…

By Cika Rahardjo  •  17/09/2026
Court Ruling May Expand Skimpy Health Plans
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Court Ruling May Expand Skimpy Health Plans

Court ruling may expand skimpy health plans with lower costs but less protection for consumers.

By Yulia Puspitasari  •  16/09/2026
Readers demand Congress address healthcare gaps
Pub Ethics

Readers demand Congress address healthcare gaps

Public outrage grows as Congress fails to address healthcare gaps like paid leave, while lawmakers like McConnell profit from protections…

By Rara Setiawati  •  12/09/2026