Hospitals are getting more crowded and healthcare experts are warning that has serious consequences for the quality of patient care. A new study published in JAMA Network projects that by 2032, ...

Every day, across the nation, patients wait hours or days in emergency departments until a bed opens up for them in the hospital. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates.

The new post-pandemic national hospital occupancy average is 75% -- a full 11 percentage points higher than the pre-pandemic average, largely due to a reduction in staffed hospital beds. This puts the ...

Smart hospital beds provide greater benefits beyond the place to rest for patients. These beds are equipped with a myriad of sensors and monitors that enable real-time monitoring of a patient’s vital ...

There is a shortage of beds in hospitals across the United States. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with doctor Arjun Venkatesh of Yale School about it. Too many patients, not enough beds. Research ...

Is America prepared for the next health epidemic? Apparently, some states are more prepared than others, at least in terms of the number of hospital beds available, according to a recent study. The ...

Medicare covers hospital beds for home use when deemed medically necessary by a doctor. Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans provide similar coverage but may cover hospital beds in additional situations.