Medical Schools Abroad: Meeting Demands of Physician Shortage in U.S.
“Medical schools in the US and Canada aren’t expanding enough to address projected workforce challenge,” AUC Dean says
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MedCity FemFwd: Improving the Collection of Maternal Health Data
In this episode, we’re joined by Maggie McCullough, CEO of PolicyMap. She discusses what’s wrong with the way maternal health data is collected at the federal level and ways it can be improved. The post MedCity FemFwd: Improving the Collection of Maternal Health Data appeared first on MedCity News.
Donor Government Funding for Family Planning Reports
These reports track funding levels of the donor governments that collectively provide the bulk of international assistance for family planning activities and is part of an effort by KFF that began after the London Summit on Family Planning in 2012. It presents their bilateral assistance to low- and middle-income countries as well as contributions to…
Rainy Season Wellness Tips
Rainy Season Wellness: Tips to Stay Healthy and Safe During Monsoon The monsoon season gives us a break from the summer heat, but it also brings its own set of health risks. With more moisture in the air, water puddles everywhere, and sudden weather changes, our bodies need extra attention to stay healthy during this…
Call Centers Replaced Many Doctors’ Receptionists. Now, AI Is Coming for Call Centers.
At one call center in the Philippines, workers help Americans with diabetes or neurological conditions troubleshoot devices that monitor their health. Sometimes they get pressing calls: elderly patients who are alone and experiencing a medical emergency. “That’s not part of the job of our employees or our tech supports,” said Ruth Elio, an occupational nurse…
To start your coverage, make sure you pay your monthly premium
To start your new 2025 Marketplace coverage, pay the first premium. This is the amount you pay every month to the health insurance company to keep your coverage. Image How to pay your monthly premium to start your coverage Follow your insurance company’s instructions on how to pay. Pay online. You might be able to…
Las vacunas ayudan a las personas mayores más de lo que se pensaba
Seamos claros. La razón principal para vacunarse contra la culebrilla (shingles, la infección que genera el virus herpes zóster) es que dos dosis brindan una protección del 90% contra una enfermedad dolorosa, que produce ampollas y puede causar dolor nervioso persistente y otras complicaciones graves a largo plazo. Y que afectará a un tercio de…
Bristol Myers Squibb Is Paying $350M to Expand Its Reach in Radiopharmaceuticals to Prostate Cancer
Bristol Myers Squibb is licensing global rights to a Philochem program in development for both diagnostic imaging and targeted treatment of prostate cancer. It follows the pharma giant’s entry into radiopharmaceuticals via the $4.1 billion acquisition of RayzeBio last year. The post Bristol Myers Squibb Is Paying $350M to Expand Its Reach in Radiopharmaceuticals to…
The Best Non-Prescription Migraine Treatment: 5 Tech Devices for Pain Relief
[Sponsored] If you get migraines, you know how important it is to get quick relief. What is the best non-prescription migraine treatment? The post The Best Non-Prescription Migraine Treatment: 5 Tech Devices for Pain Relief appeared first on MedCity News.
Health Care’s AI Disruption, Ready or Not
The AI revolution is already here — but what does it mean for patients, clinicians, and health care industry leaders? Eric Larsen, veteran health care strategist and longtime advisor to CEOs across the industry, joins host Chip Kahn for a discussion about why the U.S. health care industry is uniquely exposed to AI-driven disruption and…