Physician-Scientist Fights on Behalf of Disadvantaged Communities
Neeta Thakur is the lead plaintiff who secured a class-action preliminary injunction against several federal agencies
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Arbital Health Raises $31M to Support Value-Based Care Contracting
Arbital Health’s $31 million Series B round was led by Valtruis and included participation from existing investors Transformation Capital, Shaper Capital and Healthy Ventures. The post Arbital Health Raises $31M to Support Value-Based Care Contracting appeared first on MedCity News.
Kindergarten Routine Vaccination Rates Continue to Decline
This issue brief provides an update on the latest trends in kindergarten children’s routine vaccination and exemption rates. Over three-quarters (39) of states had measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)vaccination rates below the “target” rate of 95% for the 2024-2025 school year.
Implementing a New EHR to Manage Complex Care Needs
One CIO discusses the process of adopting a new EHR system at their organization
Rice, Baylor to Embed Humanities Research Into Trustworthy Health AI
National Endowment for the Humanities funds Center for Humanities-based Health AI Innovation
Ambient Study First Example of Providence’s Randomized Trials in Applied Informatics
Providence researchers discuss their recently published results on the impact of ambient clinical intelligence on documentation workload
Vertex Non-Opioid Pain Drug Flunks Proof-of-Concept Test, Ending Plans for a Pivotal Study
A next-generation Vertex Pharmaceuticals pain drug failed to beat a placebo in a Phase 2 clinical trial. Despite the disappointing outcome in bunionectomy pain, the company is continuing development of the oral drug in diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The post Vertex Non-Opioid Pain Drug Flunks Proof-of-Concept Test, Ending Plans for a Pivotal Study appeared first on…
A Spotlight on Vasectomy
As part of the 2024 KFF Women’s Health Survey, a nationally representative sample of 1,191 men ages 18 to 64 were surveyed on a broad range of health issues. This data note highlights their responses to their experiences, knowledge, and perspectives about vasectomy services.
Sterilization or Permanent Contraception as a Family Planning Method
This fact sheet explains the types of permanent contraception or sterilization procedures available, reviews private insurance and Medicaid coverage policy, and discusses issues that affect availability in the U.S.
Why Behavioral Science Is A Significant Untapped Resource For Many Health Plans, And How They Can Better Leverage It
A small number of innovative health systems and plans have incorporated technology and cultural integrations that recognize the comprehensive cognitive, social, and environmental drivers and barriers that influence member behaviors. However, progress has been slow — here are three key areas where behavioral science can significantly impact plans and their members. The post Why Behavioral…