Pediatric hospital medicine (PHM) programs with nocturnists have more than doubled in recent years.¹ Consequently, more hospitalists face the hazards of overnight work, including sleep-related... Case ...

You have the right to leave the hospital, but it may increase your risk of readmission. Leaving AMA does not change your insurance terms or cause a premium increase. If you do leave, make sure you ...

This article, originally posted on Sept. 23, 2019, was last updated on Dec. 3, 2025. Please note that these statistics aren’t updated regularly. Always check with your state’s hospital associations ...

You can leave the hospital without being discharged if you sign a form saying you're leaving against medical advice (AMA). The hospital cannot keep you against your will unless you have a legal ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

For everyday health issues, you visit a primary care clinician, also known as a family doctor. However, when you need more intensive care — such as at a hospital — your primary may refer you to a ...

Pregnancy is a time of anticipation, preparation, and decisions. Among the decisions facing you is choosing between a birthing center vs. a hospital for delivering your baby. Hospitals are the ...

Hospital bed mattresses, also known as medical or therapeutic mattresses, may provide comfort and prevent side effects when people remain immobile for long periods. Some people require specialized ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released updated star ratings for nearly 3,000 hospitals nationwide on Wednesday, revealing that hundreds of local hospitals ranked lower compared to last ...

When you leave a hospital after treatment, you go through a process called hospital discharge. A hospital will discharge you when you no longer need to receive inpatient care and can go home. Or, a ...

The site of the new hospital for the region will be in the north end of Waterloo on land currently owned by the University of Waterloo. The lands are north of Columbia Street, south of Bearinger Road ...