What You Should Know:
- A new article published in JAMA Internal Medicine reignites the debate about Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare.
- Dr. Sachin H. Jain, CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan, argues in favor of Medicare Advantage, while Drs. Adam Gaffney, David Himmelstein, and Steffie Woolhandler advocate for traditional Medicare.
Traditional Medicare: Lower Costs, Fewer Benefits
Traditional Medicare offers beneficiaries lower premiums, but it comes with
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KARL STORZ to Acquire Asensus Surgical for $0.35 per Share
What You Should Know:
- Asensus Surgical, Inc. (NYSE American: ASXC), a leading developer of digital surgical technologies, announced today it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc., a subsidiary of the global medical technology company KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG.
- Asensus Surgical is a pioneer in digital surgery, developing the first intra-operative Augmented Intelligence technology approved for global use. Their LUNA system,
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Nearly 70% of High-Risk Patients Unaware of Chronic Kidney Disease Risk, Study Finds
What You Should Know:
- A new study by Phreesia and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) reveals a troubling gap in awareness of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among high-risk patients. Published in The American Journal of Accountable Care, the research highlights the importance of patient-provider communication and patient activation in early detection and prevention of CKD, a leading cause of death in the United States.
- The research emphasizes the value of patient education and
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Teladoc Health Appoints Charles “Chuck” Divita as New CEO
What You Should Know:
- Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in whole-person virtual care, has announced the appointment of Charles “Chuck” Divita, III, as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
- Alongside his role as CEO, Divita has also joined Teladoc Health’s Board of Directors.
Divita Bio/Background
Divita transitions to Teladoc Health from GuideWell, a prominent health solutions organization that includes Florida Blue, Florida's leading
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Nearly Half of PAs Find “Mid-Level Provider” Offensive, Survey Shows
What You Should Know:
- A recent survey by Barton Associates investigated how physician assistants (PAs) feel about the term "mid-level provider." The term has been discouraged by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) due to concerns it downplays their qualifications.
- These findings support the AAPA's argument for retiring the term "mid-level provider." It suggests many PAs view it as disrespectful of their training and experience. The higher prevalence of offense
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Anterior Secures $20M to Streamline Healthcare Administration with GenAI
What You Should Know:
- Anterior, a healthcare administration platform built by clinicians raises $20M in Series A funding round.
- Led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA), the round included participation from Sequoia Capital, Blue Lion Global, and Neo. Formerly known as Co:Helm, Anterior recently rebranded to reflect its focus on moving healthcare administration forward.
Unburdening Clinicians with AI
Anterior's mission is to free doctors and nurses from the
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White House, Microsoft, Google Partner to Bolster Rural Hospital Cybersecurity
What You Should Know:
- In a collaborative effort championed by the White House, the American Hospital Association (AHA), Microsoft, and Google announced a new initiative to bolster cybersecurity defenses in rural hospitals across the United States.
- The cybersecurity-focused initiative comes in response to the rising threat of cyberattacks on healthcare providers and the critical role rural hospitals play in their communities.
The AHA: A Leader in Cybersecurity
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Stitch Employment Services Launches with $8.75M to Simplify HR for Independent Medical Practices
What You Should Know:
- Stitch Employment Services Inc., a workforce solution designed specifically for independent medical practices, announced its official launch today. Founded at Redesign Health, Stitch offers a comprehensive suite of services to streamline essential HR functions, allowing practices to focus on attracting and retaining top talent.
- By reducing administrative burdens and simplifying complex HR processes, Stitch empowers independent medical practices to thrive.
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What Can We Learn From The History of Patient Experience?
Next year marks the 30th anniversary of the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) program, which was created in 1995 to give the healthcare industry clear metrics for assessing patient experience and quality of care.
Yet the results have not improved after three decades of measuring patient experience. In 2023, a Harris poll reported that 73% of U.S. adults felt the healthcare system failed to meet their needs somehow, and two-thirds reported that managing
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Pediatric Associates Selects Innovaccer’s AI Platform to Enhance Quality of Care for 1.5 Million Patients
What You Should Know:
- Pediatrics Associates, the leading private pediatric primary care group in the US, has partnered with Innovaccer Inc., a leader in healthcare artificial intelligence (AI).
- The collaboration aims to leverage AI and data analytics to improve the quality of care for Pediatrics Associates' over 1.5 million patients across 7 states.
Focus on Value-Based Care and Population Health
Pediatrics Associates prioritizes delivering comprehensive medical care
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