State, federal, and academic initiatives have poured time and resources into understanding and addressing these gaps. So why haven’t we made real, lasting progress? The post The Broken Approach to Health Disparities appeared first on MedCity News.
KFF Health News editor-at-large for public health Céline Gounder discussed bird flu on CBS’ “CBS Mornings Plus” on March 20. Gounder discussed funding cuts at Johns Hopkins University and other research institutions on CBS News’ “CBS Morning News” on March 17. She also discussed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s airplane wastewater testing to…
Quest Diagnostics teamed up with Google Cloud. The collaboration seeks to deliver new AI capabilities — including predictive population health analytics, customized physician results reporting and individualized patient engagement. The post Quest Diagnostics Strikes Generative AI Partnership with Google Cloud appeared first on MedCity News.
FarmboxRx’s new platform provides tailored support to help members engage with their health benefits. The post FarmboxRx Introduces Platform for Addressing SDOH Needs appeared first on MedCity News.
While Congress considers potentially massive cuts to federal Medicaid funding, tribal health leaders are bracing for a crisis. Indian Country has a unique relationship to Medicaid, because the program helps tribes cover chronic funding shortfalls left by the Indian Health Service, the federal agency responsible for providing health care to Native Americans. With the related…
Amvuttra, an Alnylam drug approved to treat nerve pain from transthyretin amyloidosis, is now FDA-approved for treating cardiomyopathy caused by this disease. The approval brings Amvuttra to a much bigger market, but it must compete with a blockbuster Pfizer drug already established as the standard of care. The post Alnylam Drug Approval Brings Cardiomyopathy Competition…
Community oncology practice believes responding to patient symptoms earlier will keep patients out of the ER or hospital
Successful implementation makes all the difference between a seamless changeover and a poorly executed one that interferes with the delivery of patient care. The post Best Practices in Managing Medical Equipment Rollouts appeared first on MedCity News.
This brief explains the potential impacts of the elimination of diversity and disparities-related initiatives under the Trump administration on racial health disparities.
Ethical nutrition care for eating disorder recovery requires compassion, commitment, and a patient-centered focus. Providers must create a supportive environment where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued. The post Ethical Strategies in Eating Disorder Recovery Nutrition Care appeared first on MedCity News.