FDA approval of Merck’s RSV antibody drug, Enflonsia, makes it a direct competitor to Sanofi’s Beyfortus. The new Merck product is expected to be discussed by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices; ACIP will have an entirely new roster at its next meeting after all 17 sitting members were dismissed by Health and Human…
It seems no one is taking covid-19 seriously anymore, said Mollee Loveland, a nursing home aide who lives outside Pittsburgh. Loveland has seen patients and coworkers at the nursing home where she works die from the viral disease. Now she has a new worry: bringing home the coronavirus and unwittingly infecting her infant daughter, Maya,…
by MIKE MAGEE THCB is back from its end of year break, but we are starting with a little catchup from December from Mike Magee. As my wife often reminds me, “Comparisons are toxic.” And, in general, I agree and try to respect this cardinal rule. But these are extraordinary times. So grant me this…
One of the key benefits of the UK health system is that everyone has access to care. However, is care provided equally to all people? A paper by Matias et al. (2024) examines whether or not there are any inequalities in waiting times by socioeconomic status for women diagnosed with breast cancer in England and…
[Sponsored] The home care industry is booming. As Baby Boomers age and more families seek in-home solutions for loved ones, demand for home care services is at an all-time high. The post The Top 5 Home Care Franchise Opportunities in the U.S. appeared first on MedCity News.
The Silicon Valley startup formerly known as Ciitizen relaunched as Citizen Health. The company seeks to empower patients with access to their complete health history — and it’s starting off by focusing on patients with rare diseases. The post Ex-Invitae Spinoff Relaunches as Citizen Health, Picks Up $14.5 in Seed Funding appeared first on MedCity…
As healthcare embraces value-based care, data-driven, targeted patient outreach helps close gaps in care that impact performance. The post Boosting Patient/Member Engagement For Value-based Performance: Why Leaning Into Technology Matters More Than Ever appeared first on MedCity News.
Six weeks after an emergency cesarean section, with her newborn twins still in neonatal intensive care, Maya Gobara went to a pharmacy in West Little Rock, Arkansas, to fill a prescription. “The pharmacy told me I didn’t have insurance,” Gobara said. Arkansas is the only state that has not taken the step to expand what’s…
During March, we proudly observe Women’s History Month to recognize and celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of women throughout history and within AccentCare. Samia Haddad, SVP Chief Compliance Officer, shares her career journey that has led her to become a leader in our organization.
If healthcare leaders hope to demonstrate ROI on AI investments, reduce clinician burnout, and meet compliance requirements, they must first ensure the integrity of their clinical data. The post How to Take Out the Data Garbage and Create AI Gold appeared first on MedCity News.