That is the argument from an interesting post on the Carcinisation website titled “A Case Against the Placebo Effect“. In short, the authors argue that placebos in-and-of-themselves may have small impact out health outcomes. However, care practices in clinical trials may be different such that health outcomes improve or people feel more cared for in…
New survey indicates physicians expressing both confidence and concern
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After decades of unsuccessful efforts to improve California prison conditions ruled unconstitutional and blamed for record-high suicides, advocates and a federal judge are betting that bonuses and better work accommodations will finally be enough to attract and keep the mental health providers needed to treat prisoners. The funds come from nearly $200…
BRISTOL, R.I. — At age 82, Roberta Rabinovitz realized she had no place to go. A widow, she had lost both her daughters to cancer, after living with one and then the other, nursing them until their deaths. Then she moved in with her brother in Florida, until he also died. And so last fall,…
Some of the most difficult processes for digital health startups to navigate are those related to reimbursement and coding. Startups will often need to create entirely new codes for their products, so they should start thinking about this sooner rather than later, experts said at a recent conference. The post Why Digital Health Startups Should…
For too long, the behavioral health industry has lacked the accountability mechanisms required to deliver on the high quality care that patients deserve. Provider organizations are proving day in, day out that when strong accountability becomes the standard, patients benefit, and the system as a whole grows stronger. The post It’s Time for Health Plans…
Time is of the essence, particularly for those with cognitive conditions. The loss of telehealth flexibilities, combined with disruptions to Medicaid, could have devastating consequences for millions of patients with dementia and other cognitive and behavioral conditions. The post Why Elderly Americans Are Bearing the Brunt of the Government Shutdown’s Impact appeared first on MedCity…
By acquiring Dermavant, Organon gets Vtama, a drug approved for treating plaque psoriasis. An FDA decision for the topical cream in atopic dermatitis is expected by the end of 2024. The post Organon Gets More Skin in the Game by Acquiring Roivant’s Dermatology Subsidiary appeared first on MedCity News.
Two recent reports find that Medicare Advantage organizations deny prior authorization requests for long-term care hospital, inpatient rehabilitation hospital, and skilled nursing facility stays at higher rates than requests overall. When these decisions are appealed, they are frequently overturned, particularly for skilled nursing facility stays. This may cause delays for Medicare beneficiaries who are particularly…
Last year in Massachusetts, after finding lumps in her breast, Jessica Chen went to Lowell General Hospital-Saints Campus, part of Tufts Medicine, for a mammogram and sonogram. Before the screenings, she asked the hospital for the estimated patient responsibility for the bill using her insurance, Tufts Health Plan. Her portion, she was told, would be…