Michael Pfeffer is CIDO of Stanford Health Care and Associate Dean at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and a ...

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Briana Fair, a mental health clinician with the San Mateo Police Department, received a dozen voicemails from the same distressed caller over a single weekend this month.

In 2025, Becker’s reported on 13 spine and orthopedic surgeons who died including pioneers in the specialties and leaders. 1. Edward Klein, DO, an orthopedic surgeon with Dartmouth, Mass.-based ...

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As Congress debates whether to extend the temporary federal subsidies that have helped millions of Americans buy health ...

The 49ers quarterback debate isn't really a debate. Brock Purdy's play, stats, and wins make the case—while Mac Jones shines as the NFL's best backup.

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The Wegovy pill is expected to be available within weeks. Experts say oral pills could expand access and reduce costs for ...

After more than two months of negotiations, Stanford Medicine and Blue Shield of California reached a new agreement, making Stanford Hospital, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Tri-Valley Hospital, ...

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The primary care provider shortage is a national problem, and it’s particularly acute in Massachusetts. Some medical groups, ...