So, your holistic health practice is thriving—congrats! Maybe you’ve expanded your massage therapy services, added acupuncture treatments, or started offering specialized sports recovery programs. But have you stopped to think about your insurance? It might not be the most exciting part of running a business, but keeping your coverage up-to-date is crucial. As your practice grows, so do the risks. The last thing you want is to discover gaps in your protection when it’s too late.
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31% of America’s Workforce and Families Have Cardiac Disorders
What You Should Know:
- A new analysis of U.S. heart health trends reveals a concerning statistic: 31% of the workforce and their families suffer from a cardiac disorder or hypertension, a major risk factor for heart disease, according to Cedar Gate Technologies.
- The analysis, based on Cedar Gate's National Healthcare Benchmark Database, examined claims data from July 2022 to June 2023, representing approximately 15 million commercially insured individuals. The analysis underscores
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Assisted Dying is as Much an Economic as an Ethical Issue
After many years of delay and prevarication, the UK is finally grappling with an issue that has long been a source of polarised debate and ethical handwringing around the world.
The House of Commons has voted in favor of a bill to legalize assisted dying in England and Wales, marking a significant advancement of the issue globally. A separate bill is currently being considered in Scotland.
The proposed legislation, known as the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, would permit
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HealthEdge Partners with Unite Us to Streamline Whole-Person Care
What You Should Know:
- HealthEdge, a provider of next-generation core administrative processing systems (CAPS) and care management solutions, and Unite Us, a technology partner for social care transformation, announced a strategic partnership to empower health plans with the tools to deliver seamless, whole-person care at scale.
- The strategic partnership addresses the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) needs of members by leveraging the SMART on FHIR interoperability
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Helix Launches Largest Clinico-Genomic Data Cohort to Optimize GLP-1’s
What You Should Know:
- Helix, a leader in population genomics and precision health, today announced the launch of a new clinico-genomic dataset comprising over 15,000 patients treated with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists.
- These medications, which include semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide, are increasingly used to treat type 2 diabetes, obesity, and other metabolic conditions.
GLP-1 Agonist Virtual Registry
This research-ready dataset, known as a
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Oatmeal Health Unveils AI Diagnostic Platform for Lung Cancer Screening in Underserved FQHC Communities
What You Should Know:
- Oatmeal Health, an innovator in AI-driven cancer screening launches its AI-powered radiology risk stratification platform for lung cancer.
- The solution provides a fully reimbursable second-opinion diagnostic tool covered by Medicare, making it more accessible and affordable for healthcare providers and patients.
AI-Powered Lung Nodule Analysis
Lung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, but screening rates remain
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New York State Invests $188M in Healthcare Partnerships to Transform Safety-Net Hospitals
What You Should Know:
- New York state Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the preliminary approval of $188M in transformative investments across seven hospitals and healthcare partnerships statewide.
- The initiative, part of the Healthcare Safety Net Transformation Program, aims to bolster the resilience of safety-net hospitals and enhance care delivery for underserved communities.
Healthcare Safety Net Transformation Program
The program, established in the FY25
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Telehealth Partnerships: A Value-Added Service for Providers
Today’s healthcare consumers have high expectations regarding their patient experience. They want care to be more convenient, accessible, and affordable.
For providers looking to meet those expectations, telehealth partnerships are the answer. These partnerships provide value-added solutions that empower patients to overcome their chief healthcare challenges.
Telehealth partnerships remove hurdles that discourage patient engagement
During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote access made
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Telehealth 2.0: The Healthtech Trends Shaping Tomorrow’s Digital Health Experience
2020 proved a pivotal year for the growth and acceptance of telethealth services. During the pandemic, this was the only way for many patients to be seen by their physicians and there was an excitement in the space about the possibilities for better and faster treatment that technology presented
Fast forward to today, some five years later, and telehealth appears to be dying. Consumers have started looking at the other innovative technologies and wondered
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Telemedicine Clinic Hone Health Raises $33M, Acquires ivee
What You Should Know:
- Hone Health, a telehealth clinic specializing in personalized hormone optimization and longevity care secures $33M in Series A funding round led by Tribe Capital with participation from prominent investors like PIF, Republic Capital, and Vibe VC, brings Hone Health's total funding to $39M.
- The funding will fuel Hone Health's expansion into proactive and preventative longevity care for men and women, while also supporting its commitment to regulatory
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