Florida-Based Lee Health Scales Up Virtual Nursing Program
With the expansion, Lee Health’s virtual acute care infrastructure will cover more than half of the health system’s hospital beds
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Health and Health Care for American Indian or Alaska Native People: Key Issues
Due to a combination of lower coverage rates, additional access barriers, and historical and ongoing discrimination, AIAN people continue to face significant disparities in health and health care.
This Problem Keeps Hospital Execs Up at Night, Tampa General Hospital CEO Says
The healthcare industry’s inability to coordinate care effectively and at scale is the single biggest issue in the sector, said Tampa General Hospital CEO John Couris. The post This Problem Keeps Hospital Execs Up at Night, Tampa General Hospital CEO Says appeared first on MedCity News.
GOP Takes Aim at Medicaid, Putting Enrollees and Providers at Risk
Medicaid is under threat — again. Republicans, who narrowly control Congress, are pushing proposals that could sharply cut funding to the government health insurance program for poor and disabled Americans, as a way to finance President Donald Trump’s agenda for tax cuts and border security. Democrats, hoping to block the GOP’s plans and preserve Medicaid…
The ER Is Bursting at the Seams — Employers Hold the Key to Change
Using the ED for non-emergencies costs more than many people’s monthly student loan payments and strains an already fragile system. Employers who bridge knowledge gaps and educate employees in engaging ways can foster a healthier workforce and reduce ED strain. The post The ER Is Bursting at the Seams — Employers Hold the Key to…
4 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in May
Health tech companies made several major funding announcements in May. Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds. The post 4 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in May appeared first on MedCity News.
New Orleans Brings Back the House Call, Sending Nurses To Visit Newborns and Moms
When Lisa Bonfield gave birth to daughter Adele in late November, she was thrust into the new world of parenting, and faced an onslaught of challenges and skills to learn: breastfeeding, diapering, sleep routines, colic, crying, and all the little warning signs that something could be wrong with the baby. But unlike parents in most…
Generate Biomedicines’ IPO Brings In $400M for Pivotal Tests of Severe Asthma Drug
Flagship Pioneering-founded Generate Biomedicines aims to offer less frequent injections compared to a blockbuster asthma drug from partners Amgen and AstraZeneca. Generate’s drug comes from a “programable biology” platform technology that uses AI and machine learning to design proteins with desirable properties. The post Generate Biomedicines’ IPO Brings In $400M for Pivotal Tests of Severe…
Americans’ Trust in the Healthcare System Is Plummeting. How Can It Be Repaired?
Trust in the U.S. healthcare system is eroding, but experts say rebuilding it is possible. They say this will require both payers and providers to prioritize empathy, transparency and personalized communication. The post Americans’ Trust in the Healthcare System Is Plummeting. How Can It Be Repaired? appeared first on MedCity News.
Growth Without Compromise: Building The Future of Medicines Sustainably
Through intentional design, renewable energy investments and a deep commitment to innovation and efficiency, we can redefine what responsible growth looks like. The post Growth Without Compromise: Building The Future of Medicines Sustainably appeared first on MedCity News.