Integrating Nutrition into Patient Care: A Nationwide Initiative
Discover the new initiative to improve hospital food in Florida and integrate nutrition into patient care for better health outcomes.
Medicaid and CHIP Cover Half of U.S. Pediatric Hospitalizations, Study Finds
Medicaid and CHIP insure nearly half of pediatric hospitalizations in the U.S., with significant impact on rural hospitals and children with complex conditions. Policy changes risk access and financial stability.
U.S. Pediatric Uninsured Rates Rise, Impacting Child Cancer Outcomes
In 2024, over four million U.S. children were uninsured, the highest rate in a decade, worsening pediatric cancer diagnosis delays and mortality. Fragmented insurance and Medicaid enrollment gaps drive coverage loss.
ACIP Recommends Delaying Birth Dose of Hepatitis B Vaccine for Most Infants
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends delaying the birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine for most U.S. infants, impacting vaccination schedules and healthcare policy.