Maya Goldman

Articles by Maya Goldman

Americans spend more than 2.5 hours in the ER - Axios

Health August 26, 2026

Driving the news: The median time spent in the emergency department was 162 minutes during the year ending Sept. 30, 2025, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Washin… [+255...

OB-GYN pay overhaul spells changes for maternal care - Axios

Health July 14, 2026

Changing how the specialty is reimbursed could promote more personalized care and better data on patient needs. State of play: Starting Jan. 1, OB-GYNs will be able to bill insurers… [+3739 chars]

Medicare pushes end-of-life discussions in hospitals - Axios

Health June 30, 2026

Only about a third of U.S. adults have documented their end-of-life care wishes. More consultations could reduce costly life-extending treatments that patients don't really want.Dri… [+3668 chars]

FDA approves first GLP-1 pill for weight loss - Axios

Business December 24, 2025

The 1.5-milligram starting dose will be available in early January for $149 per month, Novo Nordisk said in a news release. The big picture: The Danish drugmaker said participants i… [+895 chars]

Smartphones at age 12 linked to worse health - Axios

Technology December 2, 2025

Pediatric health groups have recommended appropriate screen time for youths, but there are no public health guidelines on the appropriate age for kids to first get a smartphone, the study say… [+140...

Seniors' marijuana use reaches new high: study - Axios

Health June 4, 2025

Older Americans are increasing their use of marijuana to a point where some geriatricians are warning about weed's attendant health risks. The big picture: U.S. marijuana use among those 65 and oldοΏ½...