In the News: Jan 16–23
By Sg2 TeamThis week: Sex differences in blood pressure patterns; Gen Z consumer behavior; and physicians taking pay cuts
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This week: Sex differences in blood pressure patterns; Gen Z consumer behavior; and physicians taking pay cuts
This week: cancer mortality rates decline record amount; only 10% of providers can prescribe opioid medication; and behavioral health and primary care integration equals better outcomes
This week: Hospital acquisitions do not produce better care; AI increases diagnostic accuracy; patients near retail clinics use the ED less.
This week: health care tech improves care coordination; hospice care is on the rise; and US falls behind in care coordination.
This week: A study explores alternatives to opioid prescriptions and pregnant women are not getting recommended vaccines.
This week: Enhanced screening tools for postpartum depression and medication management innovation
This week: Big-box retailers aim to bridge care gaps; pediatric concussion concerns remain unanswered; federal and state support for virtual health expands.
This week: Free med school tuition to aid primary care physician shortage; behavioral health Medicaid waivers in DC; and heart failure trends
This week: Mobile clinics help tackle social determinants of health; oncologist shortage puts women’s health at risk; and Facebook launches Preventive Health
This week: UPS and CVS partner for drone deliveries; remote patient monitoring could reduce readmissions; and work system changes can address burnout.
This week: App-based service helps patients locate the “right” doctor; collaboration can aid rural health provider shortages; waste accounts for 25% of US health care spending
This week: High-deductible health plans impact chronic disease treatment; new technology addresses loneliness in seniors; and home-based primary care may improve outcomes and reduce costs.