Each year, the financial barriers to healthcare continue to become more pronounced in the US. For example, the health expenditure per person in the US was $12,555 in 2022, with comparable countries spending about half of that. These costs can put such strain on Americans that a 2023 poll from KFF found that one in four adults will outright skip or postpone getting healthcare, which rises to six in ten among uninsured adults.
There are other accessibility barriers to
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Technology
Heart Disease: Still the Silent Killer Despite Prevention Options
Given the attention paid to the devastating impact of COVID-19, one might assume it was the leading cause of death in the US. But while the fatalities were stark – almost 1.2 million Americans died of COVID in the last 4 years – heart disease remains the largest cause of death and by a landslide. In 2021, the year with the most COVID-19 deaths (416,893), heart disease claimed 60% more lives (695,000) in the US. Perhaps more, striking, however, is that many, if most, of these deaths, were
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Virtual Second Opinions Saves $8,700 Per Patient, Study Reveals
What You Should Know:
- A new study by The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, a leader in virtual second opinions (VSOs), reveals significant cost savings and improved care for patients.
- The quantitative analysis, conducted by an independent third party, demonstrates that VSOs generate an average savings of $8,705 per patient.
Reduced Misdiagnoses and Overtreatment Lead to Cost Savings
The study highlights the potential for VSOs to prevent misdiagnoses and unnecessary procedures.
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Cityblock Expands with Molina to Enhance Care to D-SNP Massachusetts Members
What You Should Know:
- Senior Whole Health by Molina Healthcare ("Senior Whole Health") announced a strategic partnership with Cityblock to elevate the quality of care for its Massachusetts members.
- The partnership extends beyond traditional medical care by connecting members with community-based organizations that provide assistance with housing, healthy food access, and utility reimbursements.
Serving Dual Eligible Members in Massachusetts
Senior Whole Health caters to
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QuickMD Acquires Project Recovery, Expanding Access to Telehealth Addiction Treatment in South Dakota
What You Should Know:
- QuickMD, a leader in telehealth addiction treatment, has announced the acquisition of Project Recovery, a well-respected addiction treatment clinic in South Dakota. This strategic move strengthens QuickMD's commitment to making high-quality addiction treatment accessible and compassionate for individuals battling substance use disorders.
- The acquisition allows QuickMD to offer a seamless continuum of care, from telehealth consultations to in-person appointments
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Advocare, Fort Health Partner to Accelerate Access to Pediatric Behavioral Healthcare in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
What You Should Know:
Advocare LLC, a 750-provider multi-specialty group practice based in New Jersey with the largest number of pediatric providers in the state, today announced a partnership with Fort Health, a virtual pediatric behavioral healthcare company built with the Child Mind Institute, to expand services delivered through primary care.Advocare's primary care facilities throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania will now have the option to leverage Fort Health's
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Sworkit Health & Launch Incentive-Driven Wellness Program
What You Should Know:
Sworkit Health, in collaboration with Select Health and facilitated by a strategic relationship with Virgin Pulse, now Personify Health, announces an innovative wellness program designed to encourage health plan and hospital employees to meet the CDC's recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise weekly. This relationship underscores a commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of Intermountain Health caregivers and Select
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Verantos Bolsters Real-World Data Network with 7M Patient Records from CuriMeta
What You Should Know:
- Verantos, the leader in high-quality real-world evidence (RWE) forms a strategic partnership with CuriMeta to expand Verantos' Research Network with de-identified data from 7 million patients,
- The collaboration will enhance the depth and reach of real-world data (RWD) available to life science organizations.
Enhancing RWD Quality and Accessibility
The Verantos Research Network is a unique platform that gathers data from various sources, including academic
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WVU Medicine, Interwell Health Partner to Improve Kidney Care in West Virginia
What You Should Know:
- WVU Medicine announced a new partnership with Interwell Health to focus on improving care for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in West Virginia.
- The strategic partnership aims to leverage population health approaches and cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
Addressing West Virginia's CKD Crisis
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), West Virginia has the highest mortality rate
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Rimidi Care Network Launches to Increase Access to Remote Monitoring Services
What You Should Know:
Rimidi, a market leading digital health company that supports healthcare providers in the delivery of remote patient monitoring and chronic disease management with EHR-integrated software, services, and connected devices, announced the launch of The Rimidi Care Network, a partnership program for remote monitoring clinical service providers. As remote patient monitoring becomes widely available, particularly with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
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