What You Should Know:
- A new report by Philips, the Future Health Index 2024, paints a concerning picture of the healthcare industry struggling with significant staffing shortages.
- The report, based on a survey of 3,000 healthcare leaders across 14 countries, reveals how this crisis is impacting both staff and patients.
Burnout and Backlogs: The Human Cost of Staff Shortages
The report reveals a concerning trend - nearly two-thirds (66%) of healthcare leaders report
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Color and Carrum Health Partner for End-to-End Cancer Care
What You Should Know:
- Color Health, a leader in comprehensive cancer care, and Carrum Health, known for their value-based cancer treatment programs form a startegic partnership to offer employers an end-to-end cancer program.
- By providing a seamless, cost-effective, and patient-centric experience, the end-to-end cancer program empowers employers to combat rising cancer rates and improve the overall health and well-being of their workforce.
The Deadly Reality of
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What Will It Take to Achieve Value From Digitally Enabled Diabetes Care?
A report from the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) found that many digital diabetes management platforms aren’t providing meaningful ROI for patients or the health system as a whole. Users of common technologies only see small, incremental clinical benefits, such as 0.23%–0.60% point reduction in HbA1c when compared to traditional care. Meanwhile, some health plans and employers are actually seeing an increase in overall costs as spending on these platforms can often
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Millie Maternity Clinic Delivers Promising Outcomes with Midwifery-Led, Tech-Enabled Model
What You Should Know:
- Millie, a modern maternity clinic, revealed promising maternal health outcomes from the first cohort of more than 150 births from its hybrid model that combines midwifery-led care, doulas, and OB-GYN support
Millie’s unique hybrid model, combining midwifery-led care, doula support, and OB-GYN collaboration, is showing significant improvements in maternal and newborn health, while also offering a cost-effective and accessible solution for expectant
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Medidata Launches New AI Solution to Modernize the Data Experience in Clinical Trials
What You Should Know:
- Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes brand and leading provider of clinical trial solutions to the life sciences industry, today announced the launch of Medidata Clinical Data Studio, a unified experience that unlocks the true power of clinical research data.
- This groundbreaking technology gives stakeholders greater control over the quality of data and the ability to deliver safer trials to patients
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OpenAI, Color Health Launch Cancer Copilot Tool To Expedite Cancer Treatment
What You Should Know:
- Cancer – the second leading cause of death in the United States – is a complex disease requiring timely diagnosis and treatment. Delays in either can significantly impact patient outcomes.
- Color Health, a company dedicated to improving access to healthcare, has partnered with OpenAI to pioneer a new solution: the copilot application. This innovative tool utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline cancer care and expedite treatment plans.
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3 Ways AI Can Reduce Relapse Rates in Behavioral Health
What You Should Know:
- Relapse rates in behavioral health treatment are a persistent hurdle. Up to 80% of people with substance use disorders will relapse at some point, causing discouragement for both patients and providers. However, a new weapon is emerging in the fight for sustained recovery: Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Early Intervention: Catching Relapse Before it Starts
Videra Health, an AI-powered mental health assessment platform, highlights how AI can play a crucial
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Payers: Digital Health Investments Increase Member Satisfaction
What You Should Know:
- The healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant transformation driven by advancements in digital health technology. A recent EY Health Pulse Survey reveals a wave of positive changes, with members experiencing greater control, easier access to information, and improved satisfaction thanks to these advancements.
- With a focus on personalization, empowered patients, and data-driven decision-making, digital health tools are revolutionizing the
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Riverside University Health System to Build $580M Behavioral Health Campus
What You Should Know:
- Riverside University Health System (RUHS) and PMB broke ground on an unprecedented project, The Wellness Village in Mead Valley, that will transform healthcare by integrating behavioral health treatment with medical care and social services.
- Slated for completion in 2026, The Wellness Village will serve as a beacon of hope for those seeking treatment. PMB, a leader in healthcare real estate development, is proud to champion this public-private partnership.
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Real-Time AI Alerts Reduce Patient Deaths by 43%, Mount Sinai Study Finds
What You Should Know:
- A new study from Mount Sinai Hospital suggests artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve patient outcomes by predicting and preventing health decline. The research, published in Critical Care Medicine, found hospitalized patients receiving AI-generated alerts about potential health deterioration were 43% more likely to receive escalated care and far less likely to die.
- Traditionally, healthcare professionals relied on manual methods like the
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