Why Are 21st Century Hospitals Monitoring Kidney Function with 1930s Technology?
Outdated technology doesn’t serve patients or nurses — but by listening to and acting on…
Why Are 21st Century Hospitals Monitoring Kidney Function with 1930s Technology?
Outdated technology doesn’t serve patients or nurses — but by listening to and acting on their concerns we can create innovative new solutions that have the potential to transform healthcare. The post Why Are 21st Century Hospitals Monitoring Kidney Function with 1930s Technology? appeared first on MedCity News.
Communicating with Employees During Times of Turmoil
Even if you don’t have all the answers, communication plays a critical role in reducing stress levels and fostering feelings of stability, confidence, and psychological well-being. The post Communicating with Employees During Times of Turmoil appeared first on MedCity News.
The Future of Healthcare Isn’t Just Smart, It’s Human
The industry has thrown tech at the problem, consolidated, and invested in every which way. But we haven’t fundamentally rethought how care is designed, delivered, or sustained. And until we do, no amount of technology will restore what healthcare has lost: its humanity. Here’s how to do that. The post The Future of Healthcare Isn’t…
KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust: COVID-19 Vaccine Update
As federal vaccine policy changes, this poll finds that most adults do not expect to get a COVID-19 vaccine this fall , and many parents are confused and uncertain about whether the vaccine is recommended for healthy children this year. About one in adults nationally say the changes to vaccine policy are making people safer,…
Deep Staff Cuts at a Little-Known Federal Agency Pose Trouble for Droves of Local Health Programs
A little-known federal agency that sends more than $12 billion annually to support community health centers, addiction treatment services, and workforce initiatives for America’s neediest people has been hobbled by the Trump administration’s staffing purges. The cuts are “just a little astonishing,” said Carole Johnson, who previously led the Health Resources and Services Administration. She…
This Test Can See a Heart Attack in Your Future
A long list of Lynda Hollander’s paternal relatives had heart disease, and several had undergone major surgeries. So when she hit her mid-50s and saw her cholesterol levels creeping up after menopause, she said, “I didn’t want to take a chance.” A cardiologist told Hollander that based on factors like age, sex, cholesterol, and blood…
Poll: While Most Adults Do Not Expect to Get a COVID-19 Shot This Fall, Those Who Want One Worry About Access and Insurance Coverage
As federal vaccine policy changes, most (59%) adults do not expect to get a COVID-19 vaccine this fall, while four in 10 (40%) say that they will “definitely” or “probably” get the shot, a new KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust finds. The groups most likely to say they will “probably” or “definitely”…More
Would delinking PBM reimbursement from rebates save money?
According to a Health Affairs Scholar paper by Geoffrey Joyce out this month, the answer is ‘yes’. He writes: Most PBM contracts tie their compensation to a percentage of a drug’s list price, creating a financial incentive to favor high-cost, high-rebate drugs on plan formularies at the expense of lower-cost generics and biosimilars. Furthermore, the…
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires, Exits and Layoffs
July has seen a slew of executive hires, exits and layoffs across the healthcare sector. For example, Aledade and Teladoc Health welcomed new executives, and DexCom and Community Health Systems announced that their CEOs are departing. There were also layoffs at organizations including Best Buy Health, the VA and Sarepta Therapeutics. The post Healthcare Moves:…
3 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in July
Health tech companies made several major funding announcements in July. Here is a list of some of the biggest funding rounds. The post 3 Notable Health Tech Funding Announcements in July appeared first on MedCity News.
