Sutter Health is scaling its use of Flosonics Medical’s wearable ultrasound device, which helps clinicians quickly and noninvasively assess fluid responsiveness. The tool’s ease of use has driven rapid adoption, said Dr. John Skovran, an emergency department medical director at Sutter. The post Sutter Health Says Flosonic’s Wearable Ultrasound Can Save Lives in the ED…
More than 75% of patients reported bacterial vaginosis symptom relief at four weeks using Evvy, a recent peer-reviewed study found. The post Evvy Provides Bacterial Vaginosis Symptom Relief, Study Finds appeared first on MedCity News.
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Keith Berkle, chair of Privia Women’s Health, who discusses the challenges OBGYNs face in transitioning to value-based care. The post MedCity FemFwd: Advancing Value-Based Care in Women’s Health appeared first on MedCity News.
A new breed of cosmetic surgery chains, some backed by private equity investors, are competing for a slice of the nation’s growing body-contouring market. The chains sell an array of body-reshaping operations, such as “Mommy Makeovers” and liposuction, targeting customers willing to pay up to $20,000 out-of-pocket for a new figure. A joint investigation by…
Trump drug price ultimatum.Baumol cost disease: Child care vs. pet care & health care vs. veterinary care editions.Jennifer Doudna interview on CRISPR.AMA on PBMs.Life 30,000 feet underwater.
The super connector and super intelligent Emily Peters, (who has quite her own patient adventure story–tl:dr GO GIVE BLOOD) and has written several books including Artists Remaking Medicine, is working on another one called Money Remaking Medicine. She invited me on a show called the Positive Deviants Detectives which is kind of a book club…
Outdated technology doesn’t serve patients or nurses — but by listening to and acting on their concerns we can create innovative new solutions that have the potential to transform healthcare. The post Why Are 21st Century Hospitals Monitoring Kidney Function with 1930s Technology? appeared first on MedCity News.
Even if you don’t have all the answers, communication plays a critical role in reducing stress levels and fostering feelings of stability, confidence, and psychological well-being. The post Communicating with Employees During Times of Turmoil appeared first on MedCity News.
The industry has thrown tech at the problem, consolidated, and invested in every which way. But we haven’t fundamentally rethought how care is designed, delivered, or sustained. And until we do, no amount of technology will restore what healthcare has lost: its humanity. Here’s how to do that. The post The Future of Healthcare Isn’t…
As federal vaccine policy changes, this poll finds that most adults do not expect to get a COVID-19 vaccine this fall , and many parents are confused and uncertain about whether the vaccine is recommended for healthy children this year. About one in adults nationally say the changes to vaccine policy are making people safer,…