Felice J. Freyer

New England, United States

Health Care Reporter at Freelance

Health care reporter, freelance | previously @bostonglobe | President, Association of Health Care Journalists @ahcj | Affiliated faculty, @EmersonCollege

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Sent home to heal, patients avoid wait for rehab beds

3 weeks ago | yoursun.com | Felice J. Freyer

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Sent home to heal, patients avoid wait for nursing home beds

3 weeks ago | mcknights.com | Felice J. Freyer

After a patch of ice sent Marc Durocher hurtling to the ground, and doctors at UMass Memorial Medical Center repaired the broken hip that resulted, the 75-year-old electrician found himself at a crossroads. He didn’t need to be in the hospital any longer. But he was still in pain, unsteady on his feet, unready for independence. Patients nationwide often stall at this intersection, stuck in the hospital for days or weeks because nursing homes and physical rehabilitation facilities are full.
Sent home to heal, patients avoid wait for rehab home beds

1 month ago | mercurynews.com | Felice J. Freyer

By Felice J. Freyer, KFF Health NewsAfter a patch of ice sent Marc Durocher hurtling to the ground, and doctors at UMass Memorial Medical Center repaired the broken hip that resulted, the 75-year-old electrician found himself at a crossroads. He didn’t need to be in the hospital any longer. But he was still in pain, unsteady on his feet, unready for independence.
Sent home to heal, patients avoid wait for rehab home beds

1 month ago | medicalxpress.com | Felice J. Freyer

After a patch of ice sent Marc Durocher hurtling to the ground, and doctors at UMass Memorial Medical Center repaired the broken hip that resulted, the 75-year-old electrician found himself at a crossroads. He didn't need to be in the hospital any longer. But he was still in pain, unsteady on his feet, unready for independence. Patients nationwide often stall at this intersection, stuck in the hospital for days or weeks because nursing homes and physical rehabilitation facilities are full.
Sent home to heal, patients avoid wait for rehab home beds

1 month ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Felice J. Freyer

By Felice J. Freyer, KFF Health News After a patch of ice sent Marc Durocher hurtling to the ground, and doctors at UMass Memorial Medical Center repaired the broken hip that resulted, the 75-year-old electrician found himself at a crossroads. He didn't need to be in the hospital any longer. But he was still in pain, unsteady on his feet, unready for independence.
Sent home to heal, patients avoid wait for rehab home beds

1 month ago | kansas.com | Felice J. Freyer

After a patch of ice sent Marc Durocher hurtling to the ground, and doctors at UMass Memorial Medical Center repaired the broken hip that resulted, the 75-year-old electrician found himself at a crossroads. He didn't need to be in the hospital any longer. But he was still in pain, unsteady on his feet, unready for independence. Patients nationwide often stall at this intersection, stuck in the hospital for days or weeks because nursing homes and physical rehabilitation facilities are full.
Sent home to heal, patients avoid wait for rehab home beds

1 month ago | miamiherald.com | Felice J. Freyer

After a patch of ice sent Marc Durocher hurtling to the ground, and doctors at UMass Memorial Medical Center repaired the broken hip that resulted, the 75-year-old electrician found himself at a crossroads. He didn't need to be in the hospital any longer. But he was still in pain, unsteady on his feet, unready for independence. Patients nationwide often stall at this intersection, stuck in the hospital for days or weeks because nursing homes and physical rehabilitation facilities are full.
How a rare-disease organization is harnessing the power of parents - The Boston Globe

2 months ago | bostonglobe.com | Felice J. Freyer

Last year, Pamela Gavin became the third chief executive in NORD’s history. She has held leading roles in the organization since 2012, and her involvement was inspired by her nephew, who died of a rare disease. Gavin recently spoke with me about the organization’s goals. Here are highlights of our conversation, edited and condensed for clarity. A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday.
Do overdose prevention centers work in the U.S.?

Jan 21, 2025 | harvardpublichealth.org | Felice J. Freyer

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Can medical schools funnel more doctors into the primary care pipeline?

Jan 20, 2025 | bostonherald.com | Felice J. Freyer

By Felice J. Freyer, KFF Health NewsThroughout her childhood, Julia Lo Cascio dreamed of becoming a pediatrician. So, when applying to medical school, she was thrilled to discover a new, small school founded specifically to train primary care doctors: NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. Now in her final year at the Mineola, New York, school, Lo Cascio remains committed to primary care pediatrics. But many young doctors choose otherwise as they leave medical school for their residencies.