AMA, Atalan Collaborate on Physician Retention Research
Researchers will examine how physician perceptions align, or diverge, from day-to-day practice realities and identify factors associated with retention, patient access, and team performance
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Indiana Biomedical Society Named Association of the Month
The Indiana Biomedical Society (IBS) was recently recognized as TechNation’s Association of the Month for its commitment to supporting biomedical professionals across the state. Leading the organization is Naka Piohia, Crothall HTS Director at Marion General Hospital, who serves as IBS President. Founded in 1990, IBS provides a platform for professional development, networking, and industry…
Chris Darland, Peerbridge Health
Chris Darland is CEO of Peerbridge Health, which is the maker of a “3 lead to 12 lead” EKG patch that can give a better view of overall cardiac health than what’s on the market now–which tend to specialize in AFIB. Chris thinks that the Peerbridge Cor product will lead to a new world where…
‘Deductible Season’ Dilemma: Do Patients Really Need to Pay Those Past Due Bills?
At a time when people are questioning not just their bills but the institutions that send them, trust is the currency that matters most. The post ‘Deductible Season’ Dilemma: Do Patients Really Need to Pay Those Past Due Bills? appeared first on MedCity News.
In Montana, 911 Calls Reveal Impact of Heat Waves on Rural Seniors
Missoula is one of Montana’s largest cities but is surrounded by rural mountain communities where cattle ranching is king. Despite the latitude and altitude, in recent years this region has experienced punishing summer heat waves. It has been difficult for residents to adapt to the warming climate and new seasonal swings. Many don’t have air…
Culina Health Snags $7.9M to Expand Access to Nutrition Care
Culina Health’s Series A round was led by Healthworx, the investment arm of insurer CareFirst. It also included participation from Rethink Impact, Collab Capital, Collide Capital, Vamos Ventures, Tensility Venture Partners, Cake Ventures and GW Ventures. The post Culina Health Snags $7.9M to Expand Access to Nutrition Care appeared first on MedCity News.
Lōvu Health Rakes In $8M for Maternal Health Platform
Lōvu Health’s Series A round was led by SJF Ventures and included participation from Rogue Women’s Fund, Symphonic Capital, Emmeline Ventures and Majella Ventures. The post Lōvu Health Rakes In $8M for Maternal Health Platform appeared first on MedCity News.
Misinformation About Fentanyl Exposure Threatens To Undermine Overdose Response
Fentanyl, the deadly synthetic opioid driving the nation’s high drug overdose rates, is also caught up in another increasingly serious problem: misinformation. False and misleading narratives on social media, in news reports, and even in popular television dramas suggesting people can overdose from touching fentanyl — rather than ingesting it — are now informing policy…
Dual Threats From Trump and GOP Imperil Nursing Homes and Their Foreign-Born Workers
In a top-rated nursing home in Alexandria, Virginia, the Rev. Donald Goodness is cared for by nurses and aides from various parts of Africa. One of them, Jackline Conteh, a naturalized citizen and nurse assistant from Sierra Leone, bathes and helps dress him most days and vigilantly intercepts any meal headed his way that contains…
Generation Generative: What Healthcare Marketers Need To Know About Generative AI
If you want your company’s website to pop up on the right side of an AI-generated response, it’s crucial to build rich, authoritative content so that AI crawlers find your site and use your information to generate these overviews, leading patients to your digital front door. Here are some practical ways to do that. The…