Editor's note: This study was conducted in partnership with West Health, a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization focused on health care and aging. WASHINGTON, DC — In September, the federal government announced rules aimed at making it easier for Americans with private health insurance to receive treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. The rule clarifies and strengthens the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA), which enjoys broad support among Americans, according to a recent West Health Gallup poll. It is something. Majorities of U.S. adults in both parties and independents say they support federal legislation…
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) – Health care workers at two Providence hospitals have voted to authorize what could be the first physician strike in Oregon history.According to the Oregon Nursing Association, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and office nurses at Providence Women's Clinic and Providence St. Vincent Hospital have given their bargaining teams the authority to call a strike if necessary. He said he voted to give it.If the strike goes ahead, it would be the first physician strike in Oregon history, according to the ONA. It also follows in the footsteps of Providence nurses who staged the…
“When my husband had to make the important decision between surgery and radiation treatment for his cancer, we were overwhelmed by the different perspectives of the experts, each focused solely on their own treatment. No one lays out the options. This is where patient decision support made a huge difference. We felt empowered, informed and confident in our choices. ” — Maureen Smith, caregiver and patient advocate. Patient decision aids (PDAs), like the one Maureen and her husband used, are evidence-based tools that help individuals make informed decisions about their health care. These tools help patients understand the benefits and…
IV bags from Baxter International in Providence, Alaska. (Matt Fabion/AKPM) Alaska health care facilities are conserving IV and intravenous fluids as part of a statewide response to supply shortages. Hurricane Helen halted production at Baxter International, the nation's largest supplier of intravenous fluids and outpatient dialysis solutions. It could be months before the North Carolina facility resumes production. Coleman Cutchins, a clinical pharmacist with the Alaska Department of Health, said large-scale drug shortages are all too common. But he said he was concerned about the supply disruption. “Almost every patient admitted to the hospital is given something related to an…
contact: Laura Stripple, (402) 580-9495 Governor Pillen, Lieutenant Governor Kelly, medical experts and others respond to misleading advertising information regarding care for pregnant women LINCOLN, Nebraska — Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, Lt. Governor Joe Kelly, and medical experts address misleading information about the care available to Nebraska women experiencing miscarriages or ectopic pregnancies. did. The group pointed to recent television advertisements that have caused confusion and misinformation. As a matter of public health, they argue, it is essential to provide adequate information to health care providers and patients. “This is not about competing abortion-related initiatives that Nebraskans are deciding on.…
TOn Tuesday night, three health care experts weighed in on efforts to improve patient access during a panel discussion moderated by TIME Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs at the inaugural TIME100 Health Leadership Forum in New York City. He talked about the future of the industry.Mr. Jacobs spoke to Dr. Raj Panjabi, senior partner at Flagship Pioneering, former White House senior director and special assistant to President Joe Biden, about the 2024 election, with just two weeks left until voting. I started the discussion by asking if there were any positive lessons that could be learned from the cycle. Let's go until…
FFrom smartwatches to fitness trackers, wearable technology presents an opportunity to transform how patients understand their health long after they leave the clinic. However, adoption of this technology has been slow for both patients and healthcare professionals. Shamal Patel and Dr. David Eigs gathered at the TIME100 Health Leadership Forum in New York City on October 22nd to discuss emerging trends in health care during a panel discussion moderated by TIME's Senior Health Correspondent Alice Park. We discussed the current state of technology and its impact.Wearable technology has the potential to help monitor patients' sleep patterns, blood pressure and menstrual…
IIn his first course at Harvard Medical School this fall, Cayton E. “Katie” Rothenberg ’23 wasn’t taught anatomy or biochemistry.Instead, she learned how to become a physician-scientist in a world that is beginning to rely on artificial intelligence for research and medical care.The month-long introductory course on AI in Healthcare is mandatory for all students in HMS' Health Sciences and Technology track (inter-institutional MD and PhD). program between Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology focused on translational medicine and engineering.But this class is the first of its kind to be offered at a medical school, and is just one…
Bangalore-based startup Even Healthcare, which provides facilities such as consultation and hospitalization to its members, has raised $30 million (approximately Rs. 252 million) in funding led by Silicon Valley-based Khosla Ventures did.Other US-based investors also participated in the round, including Founders Fund, 8VC, and Lachy Groom.The funds will be used to start operating the hospital in Bangalore and scale up patient care and relief processes. This round brings the company's total funding to date to $50 million.Founded in 2020 by Mayank Banerjee, Matilde Giglio, and Alessandro Ialongo, Even Healthcare is a managed care provider that offers members benefits such as…
TToday, TIME magazine is hosting the first-ever TIME100 Health Leadership Forum in New York City, featuring conversations with leaders taking action for a world with sustainable and accessible healthcare solutions.The TIME100 Health Leadership Forum brings together individuals who drive innovation and create equity initiatives in health. Featured speakers include: former White House Senior Director and Special Assistant to the President of the United States Dr. Raj Panjabi; Ai-jen Poo, president of the National Domestic Workers Union; Dr. David Agus, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Ellison Institute of Technology; Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly, Chief Director of Veterans Affairs Research and Development, Center for Clinical…