You may have just arrived in the US as a recent immigrant, temporary worker on a work visa (H1B, L1, etc.), or an international student. As a US Newcomer, understanding the US health care system can b
Is health insurance mandatory in the United States?
When President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act into law in 2010, one key component of the landmark healthcare law was the “individual mandate.” The individual mandate required almost all American
A list of the top medical schools in the US
Getting into any medical school is a notable achievement, especially since the majority of applicants do not get in anywhere. However, if you’re a high-achieving premed who has dedicated a great deal
How Long Is Medical School and What Is it Like?
Medical school professors and administrators say aspiring doctors should come to terms with the amount of studying and training required to become a licensed physician before they make the decision on
US Sees Risk of COVID Supply Rationing Without More Funds
The White House is planning for what it calls “dire” contingencies that could include rationing supplies of vaccines and treatments this fall if Congress doesn’t approve more money for fighting COVID-
Israel Reports First Case of Monkeypox, Suspects Others
Israeli authorities say they have detected the country’s first case of monkeypox in a man who returned from abroad and were looking into other suspected cases.TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli authoriti
City improves health insurance costs with new benefits package
The City of St. Joseph is changing its benefits package to decrease the cost of a family health plan for employees by about $800 a month. Jimmy Williams, a local firefighter and the president of the I
80 cases of monkeypox with outbreaks in 11 countries, WHO says
The WHO said the recent monkeypox outbreaks are unusual because they are occurring in countries where the virus is not endemic. More cases will likely be reported in the coming days as surveillance ex
The Connection Between Oral Health and Mental Health
Did you know a person’s oral health can provide insight into their mental health? A psychologist explains. Brushing and flossing your teeth may seem like a mundane task, but did you know there’s actua
How has U.S. spending on healthcare changed
This chart collection explores recently released National Health Expenditure (NHE) data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These data offer insights into changes in health spending o