NEW ORLEANS — Elyse Stevens had a reputation for taking on complex medical cases. People who’d been battling addiction for decades. Chronic-pain patients on high doses of opioids. Sex workers and people living on the street. “Many of my patients are messy, the ones that don’t know if they want to stop using drugs or…
SANDY, Utah — Just outside Salt Lake City sits an old, two-story, brick hotel. It’s been given new life as a homeless shelter for seniors. The Medically Vulnerable People shelter — or MVP shelter, as it’s known — is for people 62 and older or for younger adults with chronic health issues. Residents share rooms…
By KIM BELLARD I’m an innovation junkie, the further out there the better, but every so often it’s good to be reminded that just because a company has been around for a while, innovation is still possible. Two examples: LEGO® and Kodak. Let’s start with LEGO. If you are around any small children – and…
Virginia-based health system VHC Health teamed up with virtual physician practice HealthTap to expand access to on-demand care and keep patients within its care network. The collaboration aims to reduce care leakage while offering patients convenient, integrated virtual care backed by VHC’s in-person providers. The post VHC Health Turns to HealthTap to Curb Patient Leakage…
Employer-sponsored health insurance costs rose faster than inflation from 2023 to 2024, with higher premiums and deductibles making coverage less affordable for employers and workers, a recent analysis found. The post Report: Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Costs Jumped in 2024, Outpacing Inflation appeared first on MedCity News.
The federal government has drastically scaled back the number of recommended childhood immunizations, sidelining six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases, long-term disability, and death. Just three of the six immunizations the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it will no longer routinely recommend — against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and…
A report supporting the CDC’s revisions says the U.S. is an outlier in the number of diseases and the total number of vaccine doses recommended in its pediatric vaccine schedule. But some physician groups say comparisons to other countries can be misguided and removing vaccines from the schedule puts children’s health at risk. The post…
Support Team for Aftercare and Resources (STAR) Outpatient Centers added locations in 2025 to support patients throughout the Central Florida region and beyond
Moving forward, healthcare providers should expect that personalization is a prerequisite for outstanding patient care. Like in other sectors, it will be a critical component that separates market leaders from those left behind. The post How to Scale Patient Empathy in an Overburdened Healthcare System appeared first on MedCity News.
Cuando Matthew Hurley quiso empezar a tomar PrEP para prevenir el VIH, el médico no conocía el medicamento, y cuando finalmente se lo recetó, las facturas que le enviaron eran caras… y erróneas. “Decidí escribirles porque el proceso fue realmente muy frustrante”. En un momento dado, se preguntó: “¿Debería simplemente dejar de tomar este medicamento…