The U.S. Physician Shortage Is Only Going to Get Worse. Here Are Potential Solutions

If you’ve recently had to wait longer to see a doctor than you used to, that may not be entirely because of the COVID-19 pandemic. America is experiencing a physician shortage, and it’s only expected to get worse—a concerning situation that could lead to poorer health outcomes for many patients. Data published in 2020 by … Read more

Amazon to Buy Primary-Care Firm One Medical in $3.9 Billion All-Cash Deal

Amazon.com Inc. announced it would buy primary-care company One Medical for $18 a share, the latest move by the e-commerce giant to muscle into the health care market. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $3.9 billion, including One Medical’s net debt, Amazon said in a statement Thursday. One Medical, whose parent is called 1Life … Read more

First Company Applies to Make Birth Control Pill Available Without a Prescription in the U.S.

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and set off a cascade of abortion bans around the country, access to contraception has taken on increased importance. To get birth control pills and other hormonal contraceptives in the U.S., patients still need a prescription. But now birth control pills are one step closer to being … Read more