RaDonda Vaught case: a double standard?, the faces of Covid, and more

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Sponsored by   This week in First Opinion, authors explored the double standard of the RaDonda Vaught case, honored the million-plus Americans who have died from Covid-19, warned against primary care becoming a landing zone for burned-out specialists, and more. This week's episode of the "First Opinion Podcast" takes a look at the pervasive problem of medical debt in the U.S. The case of RaDonda Vaught highlights a double standard for nurses and physicians By Michelle Collins and Cherie Burke Nicole Hester/The Tennessean via AP, Pool The conviction and sentencing of former nurse RaDonda Vaught for making a common error are a travesty of justice. Read More The faces of Covid By Alex Goldstein STAT/Handout We remember the 1 million Americans who have died from Covid because each of these faces of Covid had dignity, meaning, and worth. Read More The danger of letting primary care be a rescue path for burned-out specialists By Sara Pastoor Adobe The U.S. needs more primary care physicians. But it takes a particular personality and intensive training to be a "comprehensivist." Read More Sponsor content by Johnson & Johnson MedTech What does it take to maintain a consistent drumbeat of innovation? Advances in healthcare are moving rapidly as innovative minds fundamentally rethink the future of patient care. Drivers of Innovation is spotlighting the pioneering spirit that enables problem solvers to harness the power of science and technology to address some of healthcare's most pressing challenges and empower everyone to live their best life possible. Meet the bright minds reimagining health. Listen: Get sick, go to the doctor, incur debt, repeat By Patrick Skerrett Health care makes an alarming of number of Americans sicker, at least financially, by generating medical debt. Preventing it is key. Read More The man behind 'value-based pricing' saw pharma distorting his message — and walked away By Billy Kenber Courtesy Donna Criswell Drug companies turned to Mick Kolassa for advice on how to price a drug. Price gouging and greedy execs nudged him to back away. Read More Covid-19 deaths in the United States: Reinforcing the notion of 'two Americas' By Michael A. Stoto and Samantha Schlageter and John Kraemer JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images Covid has been dividing the nation since the start of the pandemic. An analysis of Covid-19 deaths by region supports the two Americas idea. Read More Turn off the spigot for hospitals' Covid-19 relief funding By Ge Bai and Brian Blase Adobe Covid-19 relief funding helped hospitals get through the worst of the pandemic — and then some, giving them higher profit margins. Read More Strengthening Gavi is a way forward for global vaccine equity By Nina Schwalbe MICHELE SPATARI/AFP via Getty Images Leveraging its power and influence as an alliance and building on lessons learned, Gavi can get global vaccination back on track. Read More Sunday, May 15, 2022       1 Exchange Pl, Suite 201, Boston, MA 02109 ©2022, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Email Preferences | Contact Us | View In Browser