In the News: Oct 27–Nov 3
By Sg2 TeamThis week: Patient portal helps consumers “shop” for providers; AI informs safe decision making; and hospitals are stockpiling PPE
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This week: Patient portal helps consumers “shop” for providers; AI informs safe decision making; and hospitals are stockpiling PPE
This week: Rite Aid launches new business strategy; alternative nurse staffing model helps with high demand; and large Medicaid enrollment may not fully help financial strains
This week: community health workers in pharmacy settings; new sensor technology in home health care; and children’s hospitals’ financial struggles
This week: virtual health reform needed for primary care visits; Medicare Advantage plan offerings are expanding; COVID-19 has negatively impacted adults’ mental health
This week: virtual health care access for students; mobile RVs for addiction treatment; and COVID-19 testing in vulnerable communities
This week: AI helps automate hospital administrative tasks; transgender telehealth company expands into employee benefits; and FDA announces digital health center
This week: AI reduces MRI no-shows; ACOs show greater cost savings; and number of uninsured Americans increased before COVID-19
This week: vulnerable populations face home health barriers; culturally competent robots can improve mental health; and COVID-19 could impede progress in reducing child mortality
This week: Innovation connects ICU patients with families; heart attack saliva test in development; and Amazon enters health wearable market.
This week: Seniors in affordable housing get virtual health services; AI addresses health care provider mental health; and hospital at home programs gain interest
This week: Text message psychotherapy reduces opioid usage; digital skin cancer tests could reduce referrals; and Uber starts prescription delivery
This week: maternal mortality data offer insights into women’s health; survival rates improve with home monitoring; and transitioning from FFS in primary care