Less than a year after its launch, microbiome profiling startup Jona has already given its user interface a makeover as a result of the user feedback it received. If you’re running a successful consumer- or patient-facing startup, acting on user feedback in a timely manner is “absolutely essential,” said Jona CEO Leo Grady. The post…
Newest version of United States Core Data for Interoperability standard adds data elements including tribal affiliation, disability status, caregiver relationships, and preferred language
Contrary to fears of clinician replacement, AI’s near-term potential lies in complementing human expertise, particularly by handling behind-the-scenes tasks that improve efficiency and precision. Here’s where we might see the most impact. The post The Near-Term Future of AI in Health Care appeared first on MedCity News.
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Cassandra Palmier had been meaning to get her son the second and final dose of the measles vaccine. But car problems made it difficult to get to the doctor. So she pounced on the opportunity to get him vaccinated after learning that a mobile clinic would be visiting her neighborhood. “I…
Through a new partnership, Babyscripts members now have access to Withings BPM Pro 2, an FDA-cleared cellular blood pressure monitor. The post Withings, Babyscripts Team Up to Tackle Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy appeared first on MedCity News.
HHS underwent a sweeping restructuring this week, resulting in about 10,000 layoffs across various agencies. With critical programs for things like disease prevention and outbreak response already crumbling, experts believe the fallout from this decision could set public health efforts back by decades. The post ‘It Will Set Us Back Multiple Decades’: Why Public Health…
Compounded GLP-1s have become more widespread, but are they safe? Some argue that compounding is nothing new, while others believe these drugs are dangerous for patients. The post Hims & Hers vs. Novo Nordisk: Are Compounded GLP-1s Safe? appeared first on MedCity News.
A federal judge in Texas recently ruled on medical debt reporting — here’s what the ruling means for providers and for the millions of Americans who currently have or might one day have medical debt. The post The Truth About Medical Debt and Credit Reporting: Three Things To Know appeared first on MedCity News.
That is the questions an NBER working paper by Fleck, Heathcote, Storesletten, and Violante aims to answer. Using a variety of survey and administrative data, the authors reach the following 8 conclusions: (i) The federal tax and transfer system is progressive. (ii) State and local tax and transfer systems are close to proportional, on average….
The first Phase 3 results for Eli Lilly’s daily pill orforglipron show statistically significant reductions in blood sugar and body weight in patients with type 2 diabetes. The pharmaceutical giant plans global regulatory submissions starting at the end of this year. The post Eli Lilly’s Metabolic Medicine Takes the Lead in the Race to Develop…