For every life lost, the ripple effects continue outward, often creating distinct suicide clusters, which account for as many as 5% of all suicides. Breaking this cycle is essential to preventing thousands of tragedies each year. The post Suicide Is Contagious appeared first on MedCity News.
Texas-based Memorial Hermann is expanding its relationship with Reimagine Care, which offers patients access to a team of clinical oncology specialists via text, phone and video
Extensive planning and team support can help healthcare organizations reduce the risk of falls in hospitals. This will improve patient safety, reduce the burden on operations in inpatient treatment settings, and deliver quality care at all levels of treatment and recovery. The post Why Fall Prevention Must Be a System-Wide Priority in Healthcare Settings appeared…
One of the central tensions in pharmaceutical policy is the gap between what a drug is worth and what it actually costs. In theory, a drug’s price should reflect its value — its ability to improve health outcomes relative to the next best alternative. In practice, list prices are set by manufacturers, net prices are shaped by opaque…
There has been increased awareness of healthcare cybersecurity after last year’s massive Change Healthcare breach — but the sector remains dangerously vulnerable to cyberattacks. Experts warn that outdated systems, security staffing shortages and rushed tech adoption are leaving providers too exposed. The post The Next Cyber Crisis Is Inevitable — and Healthcare Isn’t Ready appeared…
KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri Pattani discussed Ohio’s $2 billion in opioid settlement funds on WOSU Public Media’s “All Sides with Anna Staver” on Oct. 16. Click here to hear Pattani on WOSU Public Media’s “All Sides with Anna Staver” Read Pattani’s coverage of opioid settlements in “Payback: Tracking the Opioid Settlement Cash” KFF…
Braveheart Bio is preparing to advance to Phase 3 testing in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or oHCM. The startup says its small molecule could have safety advantages over Camzyos, a Bristol Myers Squibb capsule projected to become a blockbuster seller in this indication. The post Braveheart Bio Bags $185M for Drug That Could Rival a Bristol…
When employees can access care at the right time and at the right place of service, it reduces the likelihood of costlier services and can lower annual medical costs for the participating employer. The post Creative Financing Options are Key to Improving Health Equity appeared first on MedCity News.
This policy watch provides an overview of recent changes to federal vaccine recommendations in the U.S. and what they mean for insurance coverage.
Halozyme’s offer comes as Evotec deals with several business setbacks and a languishing stock price. Earlier this year, Evotec implemented a cost-saving corporate restructuring. The post Halozyme Makes Unsolicited €2B Takeover Bid for Drug R&D Services Firm Evotec appeared first on MedCity News.