By JEFF GOLDSMITH In late June, 2024, two economists, Zarek Brot-Goldberg and Zack Cooper, from the University of Chicago and Yale respectively, released an economic analysis arguing that hospital mergers damage local economies and result in an increase in deaths by suicide and drug overdoses in the markets where mergers occur. Funded by Arnold Ventures…
When conducting evidence synthesis, many individuals use the PICO framework. PICO stands for population; intervention; comparator(s); and outcome. This helps to describe the research question that the evidence synthesis aims to answer. However, recently Remiro‐Azócar (2024) proposed PICOSI framework. PICOSI stands for: PopulationInterventionComparator(s)OutcomesSummary effect measure; Intercurrent events In fact, Canada’s Drug Agency’s (CDA) recent draft…
To solve the physician shortage problem, healthcare providers must work hard to differentiate themselves as physician employers, according to experts from consulting firm EY. Some strategies include adopting the right AI tools and participating in value-based care models. The post How Providers Can Differentiate Themselves as Physician Employers Among Workforce Shortages appeared first on MedCity…
Families USA led a letter urging the new Congress, which was sworn in on Jan. 3, to protect Medicaid. The post Over 300 Organizations Call on New Congress to Safeguard and Strengthen Medicaid appeared first on MedCity News.
This brief reports on community health center patients, services, experiences, and financing in 2023 and analyzes changes from 2019 (pre-pandemic) through 2023 using data from the Uniform Data System (UDS) and the 2022 Health Center Patient Survey.
Orbis Medicines’ Series A round of funding was led by New Enterprise Associates. The startup is developing oral macrocyclic drugs for targets validated by blockbuster biologic medications that must be administered by injection. The post A Startup’s €90M Financing for Oral Peptide Drugs Includes Backing from Eli Lilly appeared first on MedCity News.
Crothall Healthcare’s dedication to patient care took on new meaning this past Veteran’s Day, reaching military veterans living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) through the thoughtful donation of personal hygiene kits. Crothall’s unique Power of Clean approach is designed to create a clinically safe environment, achieve HCAHPS cleanliness goals, and address both the reality and…
As we look toward the new year, a key step is bringing together stakeholders to better understand how burnout can affect a person’s ability to engage in self-care and collaborative care — and how to develop proactive, person-centered solutions that get to the root causes of distress before they lead to detrimental disengagement. The post…
Overcoming the systemic, structural and cultural issues that lead to poor nutrition is complex, making it even more essential for both private and public investment in food as health programs and policies that have been shown to be effective. The post Food as Health: Shifting from Treatment to Prevention of Diet-Related Disease appeared first on…
Nearly 46% of patients say being able to manage their health online is their top priority in accessing care, according to Experian Health’s State of Patient Access 2024 survey (SOPA). However, the availability of a “digital front door” in healthcare – with online scheduling, mobile registration, and frictionless payments – is not yet meeting demand….