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Rural America – A Generational Struggle for Health Equality

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor - December 28, 2022

More than 46 million Americans live in rural communities. On average, rural locales lag behind non-rural communities on every measure of prosperity, from poverty rates to employment opportunities.

Uncovering Hidden, Frustrating Loopholes of the Arcane DRGs in Healthcare

Pat Farrell PhD - April 18, 2022

Hospitalization is not a question of being in the hospital and receiving treatment; discharge is a major factor. As a hospital patient, have you wanted...

Trump’s Drug Price Gambit: Cheaper for America, But Who Pays the Price?

Christopher Nial - May 12, 2025

Donald Trump is back at it, making big waves in the world of pharmaceuticals. On May 12, 2025, Donald Trump signed an executive order to cut...

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