For GLP-1 receptor agonists specifically, adherence challenges are a major concern, as these medications require long-term use to achieve meaningful health benefits in chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity. The post The Role of Medication Delivery in Non-Adherence appeared first on MedCity News.
As an industry, we can and must do more. To be truly actionable, prices must be easily accessible, understandable, and patients need to be actively engaged to act on that information. The post Healthcare Price Transparency is More Than Showing a Price Tag appeared first on MedCity News.
Array Behavioral Care launched a new service to help providers assess patients with urgent behavioral health needs and connect them to appropriate care. The post Array Behavioral Care Unveils New Triage Model appeared first on MedCity News.
That is the title of an interesting panel from USC Schaeffer Center on Coverage with Evidence Development (CED). It includes an interview with Tamara Syrek Jensen, Director, of the Coverage & Analysis Group within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. After the interview, there is a panel discussion with Darius Lakdawalla of USC, Peter…
Emily Warr, M.S.N., R.N., administrator for MUSC’s Center for Telehealth, speaks about telehealth’s role in statewide expansion
The new Medicaid work requirement mandates eligible adults to engage in 80 hours of work or related activities monthly
Virtual-first done well – fully integrated with the EHR, aligned with health system clinical and quality governance, capable of warm handoffs, and simple enough that patients don’t need instructions – creates genuine surprise. That surprise is the opportunity and the problem. The post Virtual-First Care Shouldn’t Spark an “A-Ha” Moment Anymore appeared first on MedCity…
The bottom line is that while recognizing there is an issue is vital, too many healthcare organizations are counting on solutions that cannot and will not provide a sufficient line of defense. The post HIPAA’s Blind Spot: It’s Time to Address Client-Side Attacks appeared first on MedCity News.
All Marketplace plans have free preventive benefits to help keep you healthy and avoid more serious illnesses. Talk with your doctor to figure out which services are right for you. Remember, services are only free if you get them from a provider in your plan’s network. Image What preventive services could I get? Some common services include:…
Hurricane Helene, which struck North Carolina last month, wrecked a Baxter International factory that produced 60 percent of the country’s IV fluids, according to the American Hospital Association. The company is rationing its products, and some hospitals have delayed or canceled surgeries that require large amounts of IV hydration. Among the worst-hit patients are those…