The FDA approved Hibsago (bepirovirsen), the first antisense treatment for chronic hepatitis B. Who qualifies, how well it worked and what it may cost.

Trump signed an Oct. 19, 2026 executive order creating an NIH Women's Health Division within 90 days and a White House task force. What it covers and changes.

A major change to the childhood immunization schedule is reshaping how the CDC vaccine schedule is followed nationwide. This guide breaks down what moved on the vaccine schedule for kids, what “shared clinical decision-making” really means, and what families, pharmacies, and schools should expect next—plus the most important questions to ask your pediatrician.

The uninsured rate for working-age adults rose to 11.2% in 2026 before Medicaid cuts begin, and half skipped care due to cost, Commonwealth Fund finds.

Family premiums for employer health coverage hit $28,303 in 2026 and workers' share jumped 9% to $7,471, KFF's annual survey finds. Small-firm workers pay most.

Secret shoppers called 5,822 in-network psychiatrists and psychologists. Only 23.6% of calls that reached a person ended in an appointment.

New drugs launched in 2025 cost a median $257,000 a year, ICER and West Health found. Only 20% of Medicare prescriptions were filled within 30 days.

A plain-English 2026 guide to Florida programs for seniors and people with disabilities: in-home care, Medicaid waivers, Medicare savings, SNAP, LIHEAP, property tax exemptions and how to apply.

Medline is pulling every bed it sold. What nursing homes, rehabs and hospitals must do now: CMS compliance, credits, replacement beds and supply delays.

Healthcare facilities across the country are facing growing pressure from staffing shortages, rising patient acuity, mobility decline, fall risks, pressure injuries, and increasingly complex care environments. This in-depth Healthcare News Center report explores how outdated patient care equipment quietly impacts patient safety, caregiver injuries, transfer workflows, procurement strategy, staffing efficiency, and long-term healthcare operations in nursing homes, hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities. From pressure redistribution systems and safer patient handling to lift systems, mobility infrastructure, standardization, and operational modernization, this article breaks down the hidden operational risks healthcare leaders can no longer afford to ignore.

Long term care equipment requirements are changing fast. In 2026, facilities and families face higher acuity, tighter compliance scrutiny, and rising safety risks. This in-depth guide explains what equipment is required, where care most often fails, and how smart purchasing and lifecycle planning reduce incidents, costs, and liability across nursing homes, home health, and home care settings.