Hantavirus Outbreak Revives COVID-Era False Health Claims — The Monitor
A hantavirus outbreak linked to a Dutch cruise ship in early May was followed by…
Hantavirus Outbreak Revives COVID-Era False Health Claims — The Monitor
A hantavirus outbreak linked to a Dutch cruise ship in early May was followed by false health claims that mirror patterns documented in previous outbreaks. The Monitor also examines a new analysis of Americans’ relationship with health and wellness influencers.
Listen to the Latest ‘KFF Health News Minute’
May 28 Jackie Fortiér [FOR-tee-ay] reads this week’s news: Suicide prevention experts argue that improving Americans’ financial well-being could save lives. Plus, the Trump administration proposes looser artificial intelligence safeguards to speed innovation in healthcare. The KFF Health News Minute is available every Thursday via direct download or the RSS feed. KFF Health News is a…
In a Vaccine-Skeptical California County, a Potential Playbook To Contain Measles
James Mu had braced for the call that came in late January. A patient from his rural Northern California county had measles, a disease so rare there that many physicians have never treated a case. While California has some of the strictest vaccine laws in the country, conservative Shasta County’s approach during the covid pandemic…
How Bayesian Health’s Sepsis AI Tool Is Decreasing Alerts & Saving Lives
Bayesian Health became the first company to receive FDA clearance for a continuous AI-powered sepsis monitoring system. The clearance follows years of clinical validation studies and real-world deployments across multiple health systems. The post How Bayesian Health’s Sepsis AI Tool Is Decreasing Alerts & Saving Lives appeared first on MedCity News.
Are you fluent in AI?
Professor Rick Dakan (Ringling College of Art and Design) and Professor Joseph Feller (University College Cork) developed the 4D Framework for AI Fluency. What is it? Delegation: Deciding on what work should be done by humans, what work should be done by AI, and how to distribute tasks between them. Includes understanding your goals, AI capabilities,…
60 Cancer Patient and Provider Orgs Call on RFK Jr. to Protect USPSTF
Healthcare organizations urged HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to protect the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, warning that disruptions could threaten access to preventive care for millions of Americans. The post 60 Cancer Patient and Provider Orgs Call on RFK Jr. to Protect USPSTF appeared first on MedCity News.
Apogee’s Royalty Deal With Blackstone Will Fund Pivotal Test in Eczema and More
Blackstone Life Sciences is providing Apogee Therapeutics with up to $1.3 billion in non-dilutive financing, which the biotech will apply to a key test of its lead drug candidate in atopic dermatitis. The long-acting antibody also has potential applications in asthma and eosinophilic esophagitis. The post Apogee’s Royalty Deal With Blackstone Will Fund Pivotal Test…
Drew Altman, Founding President and CEO of KFF, Announces Retirement Plans; Board Appoints Larry Levitt and Mollyann Brodie as Next Leadership Team
Dr. Altman has led the organization for nearly 40 years; Levitt and Dr. Brodie to assume leadership roles next year, after a combined six decades at KFF in senior positions guiding policy research and polling.
Key Facts About Health Care Affordability for People With Medicare
This brief presents key facts and analysis about affordability of health care costs among people with Medicare, including younger adults with long-term disabilities, drawing on data from various sources.
The Medical Frailty Exemption from Medicaid Work Requirements: Key Issues to Watch For in Upcoming CMS Guidance
This brief describes early state plans to operationalize the medical frailty exemption for Medicaid work requiremnts and identifies key issues and questions states are facing, some of which may be answered in forthcoming CMS guidance.
