White Bagging: A Prescription for Disruption in Care
White bagging not only creates significant uncompensated administrative burden and scheduling challenges for providers, but…
White Bagging: A Prescription for Disruption in Care
White bagging not only creates significant uncompensated administrative burden and scheduling challenges for providers, but it also delays or limits access to necessary medication for patients. The post White Bagging: A Prescription for Disruption in Care appeared first on MedCity News.
To Train More Nurses, We Need More Nurse Educators
The Train More Nurses Act would help address these challenges by directing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as well as the U.S. Labor Department, to conduct a review of nursing grant programs to identify opportunities to increase faculty at nursing schools nationwide, especially in underserved communities. The post To Train More…
Journalists Distill $50B Rural Health Fund and Newsmaking Diagnoses
KFF Health News chief rural correspondent Sarah Jane Tribble discussed the $50 billion rural health fund authorized by the recent Republican megabill on Daily Yonder’s “The Yonder Report” on July 31. Click here to hear Tribble on “The Yonder Report.” Read Tribble’s “$50B Rural Health ‘Slush Fund’ Faces Questions, Skepticism.” Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’…
Sutter Health Says Flosonic’s Wearable Ultrasound Can Save Lives in the ED
Sutter Health is scaling its use of Flosonics Medical’s wearable ultrasound device, which helps clinicians quickly and noninvasively assess fluid responsiveness. The tool’s ease of use has driven rapid adoption, said Dr. John Skovran, an emergency department medical director at Sutter. The post Sutter Health Says Flosonic’s Wearable Ultrasound Can Save Lives in the ED…
Evvy Provides Bacterial Vaginosis Symptom Relief, Study Finds
More than 75% of patients reported bacterial vaginosis symptom relief at four weeks using Evvy, a recent peer-reviewed study found. The post Evvy Provides Bacterial Vaginosis Symptom Relief, Study Finds appeared first on MedCity News.
MedCity FemFwd: Advancing Value-Based Care in Women’s Health
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Keith Berkle, chair of Privia Women’s Health, who discusses the challenges OBGYNs face in transitioning to value-based care. The post MedCity FemFwd: Advancing Value-Based Care in Women’s Health appeared first on MedCity News.
Cosmetic Surgery Chains Are on the Rise. So Are Allegations of Injury and Death.
A new breed of cosmetic surgery chains, some backed by private equity investors, are competing for a slice of the nation’s growing body-contouring market. The chains sell an array of body-reshaping operations, such as “Mommy Makeovers” and liposuction, targeting customers willing to pay up to $20,000 out-of-pocket for a new figure. A joint investigation by…
Weekend Reading
Trump drug price ultimatum.Baumol cost disease: Child care vs. pet care & health care vs. veterinary care editions.Jennifer Doudna interview on CRISPR.AMA on PBMs.Life 30,000 feet underwater.
Emily & Me–Money Remaking Medicine
The super connector and super intelligent Emily Peters, (who has quite her own patient adventure story–tl:dr GO GIVE BLOOD) and has written several books including Artists Remaking Medicine, is working on another one called Money Remaking Medicine. She invited me on a show called the Positive Deviants Detectives which is kind of a book club…
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.
