Officials in Irvington, New Jersey, had an idea. To raise awareness about the dangers of opioid use and addiction, the township could host concerts with popular R&B artists like Q Parker and Musiq Soulchild. It spent more than $600,000 in 2023 and 2024 to pay for the shows, even footing the bill for VIP trailers…
Justin Schrager is the CMO of Vital.io. Their technology sits in the hospital telling patients what is going on with their care while they are in the hospital, particularly in the ER. Justin showed a deep demo about the patient experience of using Vital.io which includes what the patient can expect and guides them through…
David Oakley, AdventHealth’s chief digital officer, said AI could transform healthcare personalization — moving from broad population segments to individualized “segments of one.” In the future, providers could use connected data platforms to better understand patients’ clinical, social and emotional needs, which has potential to strengthen both trust and engagement, he stated. The post AI…
Private equity-backed Clario brings to Thermo Fisher Scientific software that collects, manages, and analyzes clinical trial endpoint data. Analysts see Clario’s offerings as highly complementary to PPD, the contract research organization that Thermo Fisher acquired in 2021. The post Thermo Fisher Expands Biopharma Offerings With $9B Deal for Clinical Trial Software Firm Clario appeared first…
In the shift from isolated expertise to collective insights, shared data are revolutionizing patient care in EMS and hospitals. The post From Silos to Synthesis: How the Information Renaissance is Transforming Emergency Medicine appeared first on MedCity News.
Without clear goals and shared accountability, AI pilots can quickly become exercises in hope rather than strategy. The post ‘Free’ AI Pilots Are Costing Health Systems Millions appeared first on MedCity News.
Jessica Walradt, vice president of value-based care contracting and performance, describes communicating with C-suite leaders who rarely think about VBC payment models
KFF Health News Washington health policy reporter Amanda Seitz discussed Affordable Care Act open enrollment uncertainty on Houston Public Media’s “Hello Houston” on Oct. 30. Click here to watch Seitz on “Hello Houston.” Read Seitz and Julie Appleby’s “A Ticking Clock: How States Are Preparing for a Last-Minute Obamacare Deal.” KFF Health News senior correspondent…
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Eli Lilly’s LillyDirect platform is partnering with Walmart to let patients pick up prescriptions for its GLP-1 drug Zepbound at Walmart pharmacies, expanding access beyond home delivery. The post LillyDirect Taps Walmart for First Retail Pick-Up Option for Zepbound appeared first on MedCity News.