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How Can Payers Support Providers Through Workforce Challenges?

HealthPayerIntelligence Although they likely existed before, the COVID-19 pandemic both highlighted and exacerbated workforce challenges among healthcare providers. Providers have implored federal leaders and agencies to increase support and resources as they...

As Maternal & Infant Health Falter, Advocacy Is Key to Progress

PatientEngagementHIT As it continues to pave the road to progress with data, March of Dimes is using its advocacy prowess to also call for policy and medical device solutions to the nation’s growing maternal and infant health crisis. Paired with a new...

Exploring the Role of Cleveland Clinic’s First Chief Analytics Officer

HealthITAnalytics As data analytics becomes more valuable and accessible, health systems are creating leadership roles to reflect this shift. Chief data officer and chief analytics officer roles are becoming more common, but what does such a role entail? One...

Advancements in Pancreatic Cancer Screenings

LifeSciencesIntelligence According to the National Cancer Institute, a subset of the National Institutes of Health, in 2023, an estimated 64,050 people in the United States received a new diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, comprising roughly 3.3% of all new cancer...

How Regenstrief Is Linking Dental & EHR Data to Drive Clinical Research

EHRIntelligence Dental records and EHR data remain siloed across the care continuum, presenting challenges for clinical research and patient-centered care. This is despite evidence that oral health and overall health go hand-in-hand, experts have said. For...

How Lawmakers Use Shield Laws to Protect Abortion Care Access

HealthCareExecIntelligence Shield laws have become a key tool for states in which abortion is legal to further protect abortion care access for people living out of state. The laws are set up to help individuals living in abortion-restriction states get the procedure...

What to Know About the 2023 Eyedrop Recalls, Understanding the Risks

PharmaNewsIntelligence On February 2, 2023, the first of three eyedrops in the United States were recalled voluntarily after multiple reports of illness associated with the drops were reported to the CDC. Since then, two additional eye drops in the US...

Improving Diabetes Care for Native Americans with Healthcare Technology

LifeSciencesIntelligence Diabetes is a global health challenge, affecting millions worldwide. Among the various populations affected, Native Americans face exceptionally high rates of diabetes and related complications.  In an interview with...

Understanding the Fundamentals of Accountable Care Organizations

RevCycleIntelligence The healthcare payment process is undergoing a dramatic transformation as payers and providers shift from volume to value. While stakeholders are currently piloting many value-based care models, accountable care organizations (ACOs) are...

Using Shield Laws to Protect Interstate Patient Access to Abortion Care

PatientEngagementHIT In the aftermath of the 2022 Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision, it wouldn’t be uncommon to see interstate patient access to abortion care. The ruling, which virtually upended the precedent set...

How Virtual Reality Altered the Landscape of Pain Management Therapies

HealthCareExecIntelligence Virtual reality (VR) adoption in healthcare is growing quickly. Together with augmented reality tools, the market is expected to be worth nearly $10 million by 2027, around 3.5 times its value in 2022. But the ideal use cases for VR in the...

Will Clinicians Become Dependent on Artificial Intelligence Tools?

HealthITAnalytics Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have garnered much attention in the healthcare industry in recent years, but the hype raises significant questions and concerns. How should these technologies be developed? For what use cases? With...

How the DIGIHEALS Project Is Tackling Cybersecurity Technology Gaps

HealthITSecurity Despite increased attention from lawmakers and a renewed focus on healthcare cybersecurity awareness, the healthcare sector remains a top target favored by threat actors around the world. In fact, more than 88 million individuals have been...

8 Steps to Negotiating Successful Pharmaceutical Partnerships

PharmaNewsIntelligence The pharmaceutical industry is a dynamic and highly regulated sector that offers immense potential for healthcare technology companies seeking collaborative opportunities. By forging strategic partnerships with pharmaceutical companies,...

10 Strategies for Successful Life Sciences Product Commercialization

LifeSciencesIntelligence There are multiple strategies for successful life sciences product commercialization. These factors consider various healthcare stakeholders, including providers, patients, regulatory bodies, investors, etc. In this article,...

Are Therapeutic Advancements Impacting the Demand for Surgery?

PharmaNewsIntelligence According to the 2023 Trilliant Health report on trends shaping the health economy, the overall demand for surgical procedures has declined from 2017 to 2021. Despite declining rates of surgical interventions, the national disease burden...

How CGM Technology Is Transforming Diabetes Management

LifeSciencesIntelligence Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has revolutionized diabetes management over the years, offering a more convenient and efficient way to monitor blood glucose levels. In a recent interview with LifeSciencesIntelligence, Arti Masturzo, MD,...

How Public, Private Payers Cover Care for the LGBTQ+ Population

HealthPayerIntelligence In a country with rampant health disparities, health insurance coverage can be the difference between accessing necessary services and going without care. How health plans cover care for socially disadvantaged and vulnerable populations can...

Top Strategies for Improving Medication Adherence Rates

PatientEngagementHIT Treating an acute or chronic illness doesn’t end with prescribing a drug or a treatment. Rather, achieving ideal clinical outcomes requires patients to actually take the prescription and strong medication adherence. Medication...