Fitting in the world: The role structural stigma plays in the lives of persons with obesity
Published August 16, 2021
This paper explores the how individual patients experience structural stigma using a phenomenological qualitative approach.
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Understanding Online Reviews of Geriatricians: Correlations within a Dataset of 53,210 Physician Reviews
Published August 8, 2025
Introduction: Online reviews are increasingly influential in how patients find and choose physicians. Patients appreciate the transparency of online reviews, and they offer an avenue for physicians to receive feedback. This cross-sectional study aims to provide insight into correlations between provider level information such as wait times or physician demographics, and the reviews patients submit
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PX Pulse: Americans Call for Trust and Change in Healthcare – July 2025
Published July 9, 2025

As the U.S. faces political shifts and social tensions, the latest PX Pulse captures how these changes are shaping Americans’ views on healthcare. Despite clear divides on some issues, strong common ground is emerging about what the system needs most. While leaders debate the path forward, the public’s expectations are clear — calling for real
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Factors Influencing Patient Satisfaction with Zambia’s National Health Insurance Scheme: A Systematic Literature Review using Empirical Evidence from Nigeria and Ghana
Published November 13, 2024

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has become important for African nations as they strive to provide equitable healthcare access to all citizens. Implementing a successful National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is crucial to achieving this goal. In pursuit of achieving UHC, Zambia launched the NHIS in 2019 with the ambitious goal of reaching 100% coverage by
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