What do local docs think of “The Pitt”?
“The Pitt,” an HBO Max drama following emergency department staff at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center, was the big winner at last year’s Emmy Awards, taking the honors for
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Community Health
Colorectal cancer demographics changing
New data released this month by the American Cancer Society signal a major shift in the demographics of colorectal cancer — a shift MSSC members have observed. From 2013 to
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Key takeaways on advocating in age of skepticism
The MSSC membership meeting on Feb. 3 featured a panel of physician leaders who shared their ideas on how to advocate for evidence-based medicine in an age of increasing skepticism
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Delays, denials harming post-acute care
Not only do Medicare Advantage plans place roadblocks to admitting patients to hospitals, they frequently deny or delay post-acute care and long-term acute care. MSSC physicians say this can cause
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Physicians concerned about vaccine policy
Three Wichita physicians contacted by MSSC criticized a federal policy announced last month restricting COVID vaccines to those 65 and older or who are at risk for severe illness. “The
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Kansas spared from some Medicaid changes
Because Kansas didn’t expand Medicaid, it is exempt from several significant provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is projected to reduce federal Medicaid spending by about $930
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Aging population is impacting healthcare
The number of senior citizens in Kansas continues to grow, which is increasing demands on the healthcare system. Meanwhile, the recently approved federal funding reductions could strain the ability of
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MSSC physicians step up when tornadoes level towns
When a tornado leveled Udall late on May 25, 1955, the Medical Society of Sedgwick County went to work. Its response still stands out 70 years later, as does the
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Preparing for the possible return of measles
As of this writing, there have been no cases of measles in Sedgwick County this year. But a national outbreak moved into southwest Kansas last month and raised concern about
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Suicide hotline volume increases in Kansas
Contacts with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in Kansas increased last year, driven by a sharp increase in texts and chats, according to a report by the Kansas Health
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