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David Shulkin, M.D., on COVID-19 Financial Consequences for Health Care System
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Health care organizations are facing hard financial decisions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but an end is in sight as some are beginning to slowly open back up around the country, according to David Shulkin, M.D. Shulkin, who served as ninth secretary for Veterans Affairs and is former president and CEO of Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, spoke with HealthDay during a live stream on the HealthDay YouTube channel and live blog.
U.S. Spends More on Health Care, but Has Worse Life Expectancy
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The United States spends substantially more than any other wealthy nation on health care, yet it has a lower life expectancy and a higher suicide rate than other wealthy nations, according to a January data brief released by the Commonwealth Fund.
ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in access to health care among black, Hispanic, and white adults, according to a January data brief released by the Commonwealth Fund.
Poll: Older Adults Frequently Use Online Physician Ratings
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Older adults commonly use online ratings to choose a doctor, according to a report published online Jan. 6 based on the results of the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.
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