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The Keys to Effective Hybrid Care: Simplify, Streamline and AdaptIn the post-pandemic future, we will likely see that hybrid patient care models are the norm. As hospitals and health systems plan for this shift, they’ll need to consider two critical factors.
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Study Examines the Correlation Between COVID-19 Vaccination and Vitiligo OnsetA recent study presents a unique case of sudden-onset vitiligo following the COVID-19 vaccination, along with a systematic review of existing literature to shed light on the potential link between vaccination and vitiligo development.
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A Better Way of Collecting Patient-Reported OutcomesMany healthcare organizations find themselves in arrangements with technology vendors in which patient-reported outcomes measures are handled as an add-on to an existing electronic health records. The better way makes it easier and more convenient for patients to supply information and incentivizes engagement.
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Examining the Role of Intracytoplasmic Sperm InjectionThe panelist discusses how intracytoplasmic sperm injection can be used in conjunction with in vitro fertilization (IVF) to directly inject a single sperm into an egg, thereby increasing fertilization rates and improving chances of successful pregnancy, particularly in cases of severe male factor infertility or previous IVF fertilization failure.
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Noninvasive Brain Stimulation Showing Promise As a Treatment for MDD, TRD, Other DisordersIn contrast to electroconvulsive therapy, patients are not sedated during the treatments. Studies of a protocol called accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation have produced positive results.
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We Need a Data-driven Approach to Vaccine DistributionThe complexity of the phased approach to COVID-19 vaccination will require strategic use of data and communication.
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Access to Cancer Care Improves Racial Disparities in CLL/SLLFuture interventions for improving disparities should be aimed at improving overall access to care for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma.
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COVID-19 Reaffirms: RPM is Wise Investment for Health InsurersSignificant attention has been paid to the recent surge in telehealth. This attention is valid. While usage of telehealth has declined from the initial months of the pandemic, FAIR Health data show that telehealth claim lines had increased more than 2,800% nationally from December 2019 to December 2020.
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Insomnia and its HarmsChronic insomnia has been linked to a variety of mental and physical illnesses. Researchers have found that cognitive behavioral therapy is often effective.
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Considering the Ideal Role for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Addressing SDoH in Medicaid and Medicare PopulationsMedicare and Medicaid programs that serve the most-vulnerable Americans facing SDOH barriers can be major facilitators of appropriate non-emergency transportation to non-medical sites. But how do we determine what is appropriate, and what do we know about transportation services to non-medical sites today?
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How Providers Can Add Patient-Generated Health Data to EHRs Without Fueling Clinician BurnoutTo make patient-generated health data work for clinicians, health information technology vendors must effectively integrate this patient-generated data into clinical workflows in a way that helps clinicians do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.
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Shedding Light on Healthcare’s Dark ArtsFrançois de Brantes, a member of the Managed Healthcare Executive ® editorial advisory board and senior partner at High Value Care Incentives Advisory Group LLC, describes what he believes has caused a major inflection point in the management, delivery and payment of U.S. healthcare
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Clinical Trials and Large Healthcare Systems Are a Good Fit. But the Details Matter.Amid continued hospital growth and expansion, ensuring common access to research capabilities and technology across the entire network of a health system is necessary for clinical trial success.
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How the Healthcare Industry, Worker Roles will Evolve as a Result of COVID-19The coronavirus pandemic has shed light on major imbalances within the healthcare system, specifically, the supply and demand of allied health professionals, and the urgent need to invest in community-based care that prioritizes vulnerable populations.
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Disrupting Healthcare from the Inside OutTo truly transform healthcare, we must create a connected care journey: delivering care that meets patients where they are, when they need it, and continues to be personalized for them through their entire health journey, wherever that may lead next.
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AMCP Nexus 2021 Updates on iGlarLixi in Type 2 DiabetesAn expert in endocrinology reviews updates from the AMCP Nexus 2021 conference on treatment persistence and adherence with iGlarLixi versus free-dose combinations of basal insulin and GLP-1 receptor agonists, and shares insight on future directions for disease management.
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Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Implementation in Healthcare TodayThe speed of adoption of new practices in medicine is extremely slow. We need systems to test new protocols, make sure they’re safe and effective, and get them out into the world more rapidly.
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2023 Predictions: Three Ways Healthcare Innovation Will EvolveIt will be vital for providers of healthcare to consider whether innovations truly improve people’s lives and make care more efficient, or will they just be another layer on the workflow and take clinicians’ time away from patients.
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Re-Focusing HR in Wake of COVID-19: Tips for Healthcare ProfessionalsHealthcare HR professionals—if they haven’t already—must reshape the workplace each and every day by focusing intently and with new eyes on what matters most during this ongoing pandemic: employees.
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Gardasil 9 Effective Against HPV-Related Cancers in Long-term StudyIn a 10-year study in patients vaccinated with Gardasil 9, no cases of HPV-related cancers or genital warts were seen.
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Culture-building is a Business Imperative Amid COVID-19Crisis tests a business's culture. It also is a good time to create or strengthen a culture.
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How Health Insurers Can Adapt to the New NormalIn order to navigate the new landscape COVID-19 has brought along with it and connect with consumers who may be feeling confused and stressed out, lesser-known health insurers will need to introduce themselves to this new audience.
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Trusted Networks Key to Moving ForwardSharing technologies like blockchain could help healthcare institutions establish a consistent, accurate, and trustworthy approach to data collection and dissemination.
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The Convergence of High Tech and HealthcareThe growth of digital twin technology — paired with the transition towards personalized medicine — has left many healthcare industry professionals evaluating the potential of a “patient twin.”
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4 Reasons Why Unaffordable Medical Bills Are an Important Social Determinant of HealthMedical debt can send people into “a spiral of economic disadvantage,” including a lack of stability and security in personal life, housing and work.
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Can Providers Become Payers? It Can Work If Health Systems Keep These Points in MindThe ‘payvider’ model is best suited for health systems that want to double down on value-based care.
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Analyzing the Effectiveness of Laser Therapy in Dental Pain ReliefLaser therapies may help with pain after a root canal, but a review of published studies shows their effectiveness can vary significantly. Further research is needed to identify the optimal approach.
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Dermatologists Prefer Topical Corticosteroids for Children with AlopeciaA survey of pediatric dermatologists revealed that topical corticosteroids are the most common first-line treatment for children with alopecia, regardless of age or hair loss severity.
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Healthcare’s Digital Transformation Improves Lives, Not Just EfficienciesCOVID-19 sped up healthcare’s digital transformation. The 20-minute telehealth visit can mean less unpaid time off from work and the difference between seeking care and putting food on the table. Care-at-home programs can reduce the risks associated with hospitalization, such as hospital-acquired infections.
