As Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s dismantling of federal vaccine policy continues to roil the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some Democratic-led states have struck out on their own, setting up new systems to help them assess the science and maintain immunization access for their residents. Four western states —…
CDC report finds that cases of newborn syphilis increased by nearly 2 percent compared to 2023
Patients at the five CommonSpirit hospitals in Utah will have access to the physicians and providers at University of Utah Health
A month before 23andMe’s bankruptcy filing, CEO Anne Wojcicki had a fully financed proposal to take the genetic testing company private. The financing fell apart, and a series of alternative proposals by Wojcicki did not result in a deal. The post Anne Wojcicki Had a Fully Financed Plan to Take 23andMe Private. Then It Fell…
Patients should know exactly what’s covered and what it costs before receiving care. Doctors should be empowered to make medical decisions without interference from insurance companies. And the entire process should be designed to facilitate care, not obstruct it. The post How High is Too High? The Crippling Cost of Denial Rates appeared first on…
Carrot Fertility has partnered with Priority Health to offer two design solutions for fully-funded and self-funded employer groups. These solutions include support for fertility treatment, pregnancy, postpartum care, gestational surrogacy, adoption, menopause and low testosterone. The post Carrot Fertility, Priority Health Strike Partnership for Reproductive Health Support appeared first on MedCity News.
As hospitals nationwide search to improve the cleanliness of their facilities, infection control continues to be one of their biggest challenges. The challenge of preventing healthcare associated infections persists for several reasons: pathogens have become more resistant; patient flow demands have put added pressure to quickly clean and disinfect patient rooms; and human error, partly…
Tennessee-based Compassus has formed similar joint ventures with Ascension, Bon Secours Mercy Health and OhioHealth
By surfacing conversational, behavioral, and environmental insights at the point of care — and enabling data-driven operational decisions — AI has the power to transform individual patient experiences and drive systemic improvements in care quality and efficiency. The post The New Role of Engagement: Surfacing Insights at the Point of Care and Beyond appeared first…
Healthcare technology has shifted from a back-office function to a strategic imperative. This evolution presents a powerful opportunity to redefine organizations’ futures. The post A CIO’s Guide to Scalable Patient Data Management appeared first on MedCity News.