Tennessee Gives This Hospital Monopoly an A Grade — Even When It Reports Failure

Ballad Health, a 20-hospital system in Tennessee and Virginia, benefits from the largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly in the United States and is the only option for hospital care for a large swath of Appalachia. Health Industry, States, Hospitals, Tennessee, Virginia KFF Health News ​ A Tennessee agency that is supposed to hold accountable and grade the nation’s…

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Psychoactive Drugs Are Having a Moment. The FDA Will Soon Weigh In.

Mounting evidence suggests psychoactive drugs including LSD, ketamine, mushrooms, and MDMA can be powerful treatments for severe depression and PTSD. But not everyone is convinced. And even if such drugs gain FDA approval, safety protocols could render them extremely expensive. California, Mental Health, States, FDA, Substance Misuse KFF Health News ​ Lori Tipton is among the growing…

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Health conditions that can worsen heatstroke risk

​Heatstroke is a severe heat-related illness that can occur when the body’s temperature regulation system is overwhelmed by excessive heat. This condition is characterized by a core body temperature exceeding 104°F (40°C) and is accompanied by symptoms such as confusion, seizures, and loss of consciousness. Understanding the risk factors for heatstroke is crucial for prevention,…

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