What Is Environmental Services (EVS) in Healthcare? Sometimes referred to as housekeeping or janitorial services, environmental services is a term used exclusively in healthcare to describe the process highly trained support service staff conduct to clean and disinfect medical equipment, patient rooms and other common areas within healthcare facilities. Environmental services prevent infections from spreading…
The AI race heats up with a new kid on the block from China. How did it compare against a popular U.S. genAI engine on a simple healthcare industry question? The post DeepSeek v. ChatGPT: Why is healthcare so expensive in America? (Video) appeared first on MedCity News.
Through its partnership with Pelago, Lantern’s clients can access Pelago’s substance use disorder treatment through Lantern’s specialty care platform. The post Lantern Teams Up with Pelago to Expand Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment appeared first on MedCity News.
Akero Therapeutics reported that at 96 weeks, 39% of patients who received the 50 mg dose of efruxifermin achieved improvement in fibrosis, or liver scarring, caused by the fatty liver disease MASH. This study previously failed to achieve statistically significant improvement at 36 weeks, but Akero executives say the latest results show that longer dosing…
The transition to hybrid measures in 2024 has been more than just a regulatory requirement — it’s been a catalyst for meaningful change in how we approach quality reporting. Here are five critical insights that can help healthcare organizations comply with requirements and excel in their quality reporting journey. The post 5 Critical Lessons from…
What if these two worlds weren’t at odds? What if they were two parts of the same story, waiting to be brought together for the benefit of all? The post Bridging the Gap Between Herbal Wisdom and Scientific Research appeared first on MedCity News.
ICHRAs are gaining a lot of interest in healthcare. Some say they are beneficial because they give employees more choice in their health insurance, while others are more skeptical. The post Are ICHRAs Actually Good for Employers and Employees? appeared first on MedCity News.
Novo Nordisk’s amycretin is a single molecule designed to bind to two targets to spark weight loss — a different approach than some of the pharma giant’s other efforts to develop next-generation obesity drugs. Analysts say the lack of details safety and tolerability details make it difficult to fully assess the preliminary Phase 1b/2a results….
January has seen a slew of executive hires, promotions and layoffs across the healthcare industry. For example, health tech companies like Medtronic and athenahealth hired new C-suite leaders, and providers like Cleveland Clinic and Jefferson Health announced rounds of job cuts. The post Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs appeared first…
Joseph DeVivo, CEO of portable ultrasound device firm Butterfly Network, led the company’s return to revenue growth in 2024. Now, he wants to have the device be firmly entrenched in hospitals. The post After Getting its “Mojo Back,” What’s Next for Butterfly Network? appeared first on MedCity News.