New curriculum aims to address substance use disorders in medical education Nearly 6,000 opioid-related overdose deaths occurred in California in 2021, many due to fentanyl, a synthetic opioid. |
A Tale Of Two Cities: Why Poor Areas Have Fewer ERs Than Rich Ones Most U.S. hospitals are responsible for maintaining healthy profit margins. ERs serving low-income patients are more likely to close than those serving affluent patients. |