AI Holds Promise, But Concerns Around Costs and Data Remain
The new generation of healthcare AI innovation is promising, but there are some problems that remain when it comes to AI, such as data generalization and the high cost of adopting new tools, pointed out Dr. Arash Harzand. The post AI Holds Promise, But Concerns Around Costs and Data Remain appeared first on MedCity News.
Healthcare Worker Vaccination is Important for Respiratory Virus Season 2024
Respiratory virus season is here. As a healthcare worker, you play a critical role in slowing and preventing the spread of viral respiratory infections, including flu and COVID-19. Like hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental cleaning and disinfection, vaccination is a critical tool in our infection control toolbox. Getting vaccinated in combination with…
Humana-Interwell Kidney Care Partnership Expands to Florida
Humana says its value-based partnerships for kidney care led to a 5% reduction in unnecessary hospital admissions in 2023
FDA Approval of Bristol Myers Drug Makes It the First Novel Schizophrenia Med in Decades
Bristol Myers Squibb’s Cobenfy treats schizophrenia by going after a different target than currently available antipsychotic drugs, which is intended to offer better efficacy and safety. The drug came from the pharma giant’s $14 billion acquisition of Karuna Therapeutics. The post FDA Approval of Bristol Myers Drug Makes It the First Novel Schizophrenia Med in…
Over-the-Counter Oral Contraceptive Pills
Oral contraceptives are the most commonly used method of reversible contraception in the U.S. In July 2023, the FDA approved Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive pill to become available over the counter (OTC) without a doctor’s prescription. This issue brief provides an overview of OTC oral contraceptives and laws and policies related to insurance…
Pomelo Care Acquires The Doula Network to Link Patients with Community-Based Doulas
Pomelo Care recently acquired The Doula Network. Through the acquisition, Pomelo’s patients can now be matched with a community-based doula. The post Pomelo Care Acquires The Doula Network to Link Patients with Community-Based Doulas appeared first on MedCity News.
Aspirantes demócratas culpan a los republicanos en las bancas por sus antecedentes antiaborto en el Congreso
En un anuncio de campaña este mes, Derek Tran, un demócrata del condado de Orange, California, criticó a su oponente, la representante republicana Michelle Steel, por apoyar una prohibición nacional del aborto y votar para limitar el acceso a anticonceptivos. El retador demócrata Will Rollins también señaló a su rival, el representante Ken Calvert, y…
How AI Can Help Hospitals Overcome Patient Flow Barriers
Artificial intelligence (AI) holds potential to forecast and predict where hospital leaders should direct limited resources such as clinicians, staff, and beds to improve operational efficiency and drive better patient outcomes. The post How AI Can Help Hospitals Overcome Patient Flow Barriers appeared first on MedCity News.
CDC Allocates $176M to Strengthen Public Health Infrastructure
Funding will help partners increase the capability of the public health workforce to deliver essential services, improve organizational and systems capacity