What You Should Know:
- Manifold, an AI-powered clinical data platform, announced that Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) will leverage their platform to modernize cancer genomics data analysis and improve collaboration among multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- With Manifold, the Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine (ITGM) at MSM is building a modern data foundation to accelerate cancer research—integrating multimodal sources like clinical outcomes, genomics, survey, and geospatial
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Overcoming the Financial Costs of SDoH: 3 Ways Providers Can Help
Social determinants of health (SDoH) factors often take a financial toll on patients, making it more difficult for them to afford and access the care that they often need to overcome some of those same SDoH issues.
While providers certainly can’t wave a magic wand and make their patients’ SDoH struggles disappear, they can take a few concrete steps to help these patients pay for important care.
Improved SDoH, Improved OutcomesSDoH are defined as “the conditions in the
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MedeAnalytics Acquires SubPop Health to Empower Employers with Fiduciary Healthcare Benefits Management
What You Should Know:
- MedeAnalytics, a leading provider of healthcare data enrichment platforms and analytics software-as-a-service (SaaS) announced its acquisition of SubPop Health and its key assets specializing in fiduciary procurement marketplaces for employer healthcare benefits.
- SubPop Health, originating from the Hashed Health venture studio, has a proven track record of innovation in the healthcare benefits space. Its marketplace solutions provide employers with
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Virtual Second Opinions on the Rise: Cardiology, Cancer, and Neurology Lead the Way
What You Should Know:
- A new study by The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic has shed light on the increasing demand for virtual second opinions (VSOs) in the US, with a particular focus on heart, cancer, and neurological conditions.
- This trend underscores the growing need for accessible specialty care, especially in regions facing healthcare provider shortages.
Specialty Care Deserts Drive VSO Demand
The national shortage of healthcare providers has created "specialty care deserts,"
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Aledade Launches New Provider Recruitment Service for Practices
What You Should Know:
- Aledade, the nation’s largest network of independent primary care, has launched a new service to accelerate practices’ ability to hire physicians, advanced practice providers and new staff, addressing the ongoing nationwide workforce challenges that primary care practices encounter.
- Aledade’s Practice Health Recruiting Solution streamlines the hiring process – from initial opportunity intake to candidate sourcing and vetting – of both clinical and non-clinical
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Priority Health and Curai Offer Free Virtual Visits to Uninsured Michigan Residents
What You Should Know:
- Priority Health, a nationally recognized nonprofit health plan serving more than 1.3 million members, and Curai Health, a leading virtual care provider, have announced a new partnership to offer free virtual visits to Michigan residents 18 and older who are without health coverage – an estimated 400,000 people.
- The free virtual visits will be available through December 31, 2024.
Curai Health and Priority Health Partner to Enhance Access to Virtual Care and
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Waltz Health Launches Waltz Connect to Lower Costs of Specialty Medications
What You Should Know:
- Waltz Health, a digital health company developing smarter, technology-enabled ways to price, distribute and prescribe medications, today unveiled Waltz Connect, a new end-to-end solution that manages all aspects of a payer’s specialty medication coverage.
- It includes proprietary technology, patient engagement support, and a first-of-its-kind dynamic marketplace with a network of high-quality specialty pharmacies that compete on price, service levels, and
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American Cancer Society, Color Health to Offer Free At-Home Colorectal Cancer Screening in Underserved Rural Communities
What You Should Know:
- The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Color Health have joined forces to launch a new pilot program aimed at increasing access to colorectal cancer screening in underserved communities.
- The program, recognized by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, seeks to address disparities in cancer outcomes and improve early detection rates.
The Importance of Colorectal Cancer Early Detection
Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when
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FuturHealth Combines GLP-1 Medications with Personalized Nutrition
What You Should Know:
- FuturHealth, a leader in personalized weight-loss solutions launches its Custom Meal Plans. Designed to complement the growing popularity of GLP-1 medications, the new offering provides a comprehensive approach to weight management and long-term health.
- As the use of GLP-1 medications surges, FuturHealth recognizes the need for a holistic approach to weight loss. By combining personalized meal plans with medication, FuturHealth aims to help individuals
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Report: Urgent Need for Employer-Supported Substance Use Programs
What You Should Know:
- Pelago, a digital clinic partner for substance use management, released its 2024 Annual State of Substance Use Management Trend Report.
- The report underscores the critical role employers play in addressing the widespread issue of substance use in the American workforce.
Employers Urged to Support Substance Use Management
The survey of 1,210 U.S. workers revealed a significant gap in employer support for substance use management. While over half
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