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Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, appeared on “CBS Morning News” on May 30 to discuss concerns that the spread of an avian flu virus has decimated flocks of birds, which may affect consumers’ supply of eggs. Eggs are a major tool in the manufacturing of vaccines that could help protect people from a bird flu outbreak.

America’s Health Care Delivery System is Dysfunctional – Here is Why

Stephen Schimpff, MD MACP - June 9, 2022

Anxiety and stress are often components associated with a physical symptom, and these can only be addressed with more time to carefully listen and respond with suggestions.

SNAP at Risk: What a Shutdown Means for Health and America’s Social Contract

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor - November 2, 2025

When Federal systems stall, people’s lives don’t pause. The government shutdown has threatened the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation’s largest anti-hunger initiative...

Patient Satisfaction Surveys Earn a Zero on Tracking Whether Hospitals Deliver Culturally Competent Care

Medika Life - September 15, 2022

The CAHPS survey is required by the federal government for many health care facilities, and the hospital version of it is required for most acute care hospitals. Low scores can induce financial penalties, and hospitals reap financial rewards for improving scores or exceeding those of their peers.

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