Looking Ahead, One Expert Sees EHRs Better Supporting MD Practice
Craig Joseph, M.D., Nordic Consulting’s CMO, shares his perspectives on this moment in EHR development
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FDA Wraps Up 2024 Handing Out Several Notable Regulatory Decisions
Product approvals in regenerative medicine and rare diseases are among the highlights in our recap of recent FDA regulatory decisions. The post FDA Wraps Up 2024 Handing Out Several Notable Regulatory Decisions appeared first on MedCity News.
China’s transition to DRG-based hospital reimbursement
China has been transitioning from a fee-for-service (FFS) payment system to a Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) payment system for hospitals in various cities. Under the FFS model, hospitals were reimbursed for each individual healthcare service provided, which created incentives to increase the number of services during a patient’s hospitalization. In June 2019, the National Healthcare Security…
For Many Rural Women, Finding Maternity Care Outweighs Concerns About Abortion Access
BAKER CITY, Ore. — In what has become a routine event in rural America, a hospital maternity ward closed in 2023 in this small Oregon town about an hour from the Idaho border. For Shyanne McCoy, 23, that meant the closest hospital with an obstetrician on staff when she was pregnant was a 45-mile drive…
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a relatively rare name a few years back, has seen a significant jump in cases in the past few years, mainly the ones following COVID-19. Recently, this illness has found its way into the news following being the cause that claimed the life of Zakir Hussain, an eminent musical maestro who redefined…
Daily Sodium Intake
Sodium intake across the world is now at an all-time high, whether it be in. A high-income or a low-income country. The primary source of this high-sodium diet is packed and processed food, which, even in a single big serving, can raise sodium levels more than the recommended daily amount. Increased sodium consumption is an…
How will AI change health care in 2025?
To answer this question, I of course asked different AIs what the answer would be. Their responses: ChatGPT. In 2025, AI will significantly enhance healthcare by improving diagnostic accuracy, such as detecting early-stage cancers through tools like AI-enhanced mammograms and identifying retinal diseases via AI-analyzed optical scans. Personalized medicine will advance as AI tools like…
Virginia Cancer Equity Project Focuses on HUD Communities
National Cancer Institute funding to help establish the Virginia Advancing Cancer Control Equity Research Through Transformative Solutions (VA-ACCERT) Center
Pfizer Ends Sangamo Alliance With Gene Therapy for Hemophilia on Cusp of FDA Filing
Pfizer is walking away from partner Sangamo Therapeutics ahead of expected regulatory submissions for the hemophilia A gene therapy they co-developed. Cash-strapped Sangamo said it is now looking for a new partner for the program. The post Pfizer Ends Sangamo Alliance With Gene Therapy for Hemophilia on Cusp of FDA Filing appeared first on MedCity…
Healthcare IT in 2025: Triage for the Age of AI
Amid the chaos and confusion of healthcare IT in our age of AI, a triage concept may be the best guide for organizations fighting to stray strong and capable in 2025 and beyond. The post Healthcare IT in 2025: Triage for the Age of AI appeared first on MedCity News.