In today’s complex healthcare landscape, Physician Advisors (PAs) play an increasingly vital role in ensuring hospitals and health systems function smoothly, efficiently, and with a focus on patient-centered care. As healthcare spending continues to rise, the need for professionals who can effectively navigate the intersection of clinical practice and financial stewardship has never been greater.
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Rula Health 2025 State of Mental Health Report Reveals Shifting Landscape of Mental Well-Being
What You Should Know:
- Rula Health, a national behavioral healthcare provider group released its inaugural "2025 State of Mental Health Report: Mental Well-being in a Changing World."
- Based on a survey of over 2,000 U.S. adults, the report provides a comprehensive snapshot of how Americans are navigating their mental health amidst economic uncertainties, global crises, and rapid technological advancements, while also highlighting the critical need for improved access to
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Lower US Drug Prices with MFN Policy
What You Should Know:
- President Donald J. Trump has signed a new Executive Order aimed at bringing the prices Americans and U.S. taxpayers pay for prescription drugs in line with those paid by comparable developed nations.
- The executive order introduces a "Most-Favored-Nation" (MFN) pricing model and directs multiple government agencies to take action against what the Administration terms unfair international pricing practices that inflate costs for American
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UPMC Enterprises, Redesign Health Launch Glimmer Health to Transform Chronic Pain Management in Primary Care
What You Should Know:
- Glimmer Health, a new company designed to empower primary care physicians with effective and comprehensive chronic pain management solutions, was officially unveiled today by UPMC Enterprises and Redesign Health. This marks the second innovative healthcare company funded and launched through the partnership between the venture capital arm of UPMC and the New York-based company creator.
- Glimmer Health aims to address the significant burden of chronic pain,
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Veradigm Launches AI-Driven GLP-1 Dataset from EHR Data
What You Should Know:
- Veradigm, a provider of healthcare data and technology solutions, today announced a significant advancement in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to scale the generation of real-world evidence (RWE) for the increasingly prevalent GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), including widely used medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide.
By deploying AI algorithms on deidentified electronic health record (EHR) data within the extensive Veradigm
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Aranscia Acquires Spesana to Advance Precision Oncology
What You Should Know:
- Aranscia, a global provider of award-winning clinical workflow and diagnostic technology solutions announced its strategic acquisition of Spesana and its best-in-class suite of patient navigation, clinical collaboration, and oncology clinical decision support utilities.
- As part of the acquisition, Spesana’s Founder and CEO, Carla Balch, a renowned pioneer in healthcare and oncology information systems, will assume the role of Executive Director across
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Ethical Implementation of AI in Mental Healthcare: A Practical Guide
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in mental healthcare presents transformative opportunities to enhance patient care while raising important ethical considerations.
As mental health providers increasingly adopt AI tools to improve their practice efficiency and patient outcomes, understanding how to implement these technologies ethically becomes crucial. The road to implementing AI can feel daunting and the options overwhelming, which is why it’s
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AI Study Challenges Fears of Racial Bias in Prostate Cancer Care
What You Should Know:
- Artera, a company developing multimodal artificial intelligence (MMAI)-based prognostic and predictive cancer tests, today announced the publication of a significant validation study in the JCO Clinical Cancer Informatics.
- The study rigorously assessed Artera's MMAI model and confirmed its ability to perform similarly across different racial subgroups using data from diverse prostate cancer clinical trials.
Addressing the Challenge of AI Racial Bias
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Beyond Patient Portals: Defining the Clinician Digital Front Door
First impressions are everything. Almost everyone working in healthcare understands that. And it’s not just clinicians. The architect who designed the front lobby of a hospital or the website developer who ensures the ease of use of a health system’s digital presence understands how important that first impression is. Patients come first in healthcare, and that’s true when focusing on patient access or simply creating a welcoming environment. It is just as important to focus on the impact that
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Intermountain Health Appoints Chief Clinical Informatics Officer & Chief Health Informatics Officer
What You Should Know:
- Intermountain Health today announced two key leadership appointments within its Digital Technology Services (DTS) team. Tamara Moores Todd, MD, has been named chief health informatics officer (CHIO) for the system, and Jason McClellan will serve as chief clinical informatics officer (CCIO).
- These roles are pivotal as Intermountain continues to advance its digital and technological capabilities to enhance patient care and caregiver experiences.
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