Why the DOJ’s Lawsuit Against the UGH-Amedisys Merger May Not Go Anywhere

Experts aren’t sure what the outcome of the DOJ’s recent lawsuit against the proposed UnitedHealth Group/Amedisys merger will be under the incoming Trump administration. The Biden administration has focused more on supporting clinicians, while the previous Trump administration favored corporations. Additionally, one expert noted that this case differs from other antitrust lawsuits because it does…

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Strategies to Reduce Diagnostic Errors in Patient Care Settings

Reducing diagnostic error is a significant part of healthcare organizations’ efforts to improve patient outcomes. By using data to recognize vulnerabilities in the diagnostic process, empowering their diagnostic teams and fostering an environment where every team player understands their vital role organizations can proactively correct the potential root causes of diagnostic errors. The post Strategies…

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Eliminating Barriers and Increasing Access to New Testing to Improve Prenatal Care

New advancements can only be fully realized when clinicians, lawmakers, and patients come together. Biomarker tests not only have the potential to improve patient outcomes and address health equity, they can also decrease expenses for financially vulnerable medical systems.  The post Eliminating Barriers and Increasing Access to New Testing to Improve Prenatal Care appeared first…

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Orion Innovations’ Light-Up Infusion Device Helps Both Patients and Nurses, Research Shows

A Utah-based startup named Orion Innovations released two studies this month demonstrating its product’s efficacy. The device attaches to hospital IV lines and uses a light to assist nurses with the identification and tracing of medication infusion lines, with the goal of reducing errors. The post Orion Innovations’ Light-Up Infusion Device Helps Both Patients and…

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Startup Valora Unveils a Sweet Way to Stop Cancer and Autoimmune Disease, Plus $30M for R&D

Valora Therapeutics’ antibody lectin chimeras, or AbLecs, target glyco-immune checkpoints, pathways that modulate cellular communication with the immune system. The startup’s science is based on research from Carolyn Bertozzi, a Stanford professor who was awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The post Startup Valora Unveils a Sweet Way to Stop Cancer and Autoimmune Disease,…

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Act now for health coverage in 2025

Open Enrollment is now. Start 2025 off right by enrolling in coverage for the new year.  Image For coverage to start: January 1, 2025: Act by December 15, 2024February 1, 2025: Act by January 15, 2025 Make time today for a few easy steps. Coverage may be more affordable and easier than you think.  Apply…

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Crothall’s Innovation Summit Unveils Cutting-Edge Cleaning Solutions for UCI Health

A one-day conference featuring exhibits by Crothall Healthcare’s leading product suppliers is already significantly impacting some southern California hospitals. Held in late September on the main campus of UCI Health in Orange, Calif., the Innovation Summit featured products from six companies that are key Crothall partners. Attendees of the event included Crothall representatives across four…

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