Lakshmi Halasyamani, chief clinical officer at Endeavor Health, thinks value-based care isn’t really about payment models. To her, this work centers on understanding patients’ clinical, social and financial circumstances well enough to make care plans that actually work for their lives. The post Why Endeavor Health Refuses to Silo Its Value-Based Care Strategy appeared first…
Twin Health CMO Lisa Shah, M.D., describes how her company makes highly personalized recommendations to help users reach goals such as a lower A1C
The issue of affordability has reignited a long-simmering battle between California’s medical industry and one of its largest health worker unions. SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West, with approximately 120,000 members, has put forward two ballot initiatives to cap the pay of medical executives and require community clinics to spend the vast bulk of their revenues on…
Providence spun off its venture capital arm and renamed it Allumia Ventures. The newly independent venture capital firm also recently closed its third fund, in which Providence invested $150 million. Allumia is looking to grow the fund by inviting 3-5 other health systems to be limited partner investors. The post Providence Spun Out Its VC…
This fact sheet provides a snapshot of global malaria efforts and examines the U.S. government’s role in addressing malaria worldwide, including current programs, funding, and key issues.
Yasir Tarabichi, M.D., chief health AI officer at MetroHealth, shares his perspectives
Western Massachusetts, a patchwork of rural communities and low-income cities, is a difficult place to find a primary care doctor if you don’t already have one. Frustrated patients often turn to online forums, asking for leads or advice on how to find a practice that is accepting new patients. One name repeatedly crops up in…
Given the scale of the pediatric overdose crisis, medical students must receive early and consistent training on how to screen for substance use and engage in overdose prevention during pediatric encounters. The post Preparing Future Physicians to Address the Adolescent Overdose Crisis: A Call for Curricular Integration appeared first on MedCity News.
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Paying the ransom doesn’t guarantee recovery of systems and data, expert explains