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Americans rank highest in illness, death and healthcare costs: study

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Americans rank highest in illness, death and healthcare costs: study

The United States was once a world leader for good reasons — now, we lead for many of the wrong ones. Americans spend the most money on healthcare compared to other high-income countries, yet face the lowest life expectancy, according to a new study. The Commonwealth Fund, a nonpartisan think tank that focuses on healthcare … Read more

Doctor burnout reached ‘highest level on record’ during COVID, experts want action

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Doctor burnout reached ‘highest level on record’ during COVID, experts want action

Physician burnout spiked during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic after a six-year decline that ended in 2020, according to a new study published in the medical journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings.  “While the worst days of COVID-19 pandemic are hopefully behind us, there is an urgent need to attend to physicians who put everything … Read more