Fragmented patient records and duplicate or overlaid medical records remain a persistent safety and cost risk across U.S. health systems.

The decision letter, reviewed by CalMatters, states that Kuhn had a "very complex" and "severe" condition that required a highly trained thoracic surgeon to correct. "This procedure should not be ...

Tye is an author based on Cape Cod, Mass., and runs a health journalism fellowship based at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The first things I noticed when I woke up after my recent ...

Getting a surprise medical bill can hurt just as much as whatever you went to the doctor for. But some consumer groups said there are many mistakes in medical bills. It started as a cancer scare for ...

Rehab hospitals that help people recover from major surgeries and injuries have become a highly lucrative slice of the health care business. But federal data and inspection reports show that some run ...

Health nonprofits and medical interpreters warn that federal cuts have eliminated dozens of positions in California for community workers who help non-English speakers sign up for insurance coverage ...

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After fatal crashes in R.I. and N.Y., pilots question BasicMed certification, raise concerns about elderly pilots. NTSB ...

Burnout, fatigue and depression can lead to medical errors, the study found. Does your doctor’s mental health and well-being affect the care you receive? A new study says yes -- burnout, fatigue and ...