WASHINGTON, DC — Americans' positive ratings of the quality of U.S. health care are currently at their lowest level in a Gallup trend dating back to 2001. The 44% of U.S. adults who currently say the quality of their health care is excellent (11%) or good (33%) has steadily declined over the years, dropping a total of 10 points since 2020. Between 2001 and 2020, a majority of 52% to 62% rated the quality of health care in the United States positively. Currently, 54% say it is either fair (38%) or insufficient (16%). Throughout the 24-year trend, Americans rate the…
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14th Annual Conference Sponsored by the University of Miami Center for Health Care Policy. miami herbert business school The event, scheduled for Friday, January 24, just four days after the new administration takes office, will provide the first glimpse of the direction of planned changes in the U.S. health care industry. “All the industry heavyweights will be in attendance, and while the timing of the meeting is fortuitous, it's perfect in terms of getting clear direction on the expectations and impact of the changes,” he said. stephen ulmanprofessor and director of the Center for Health Management and Policy in the…
VSee Health (VSEE) has partnered with AbundaBox to launch AbundaLife™, a comprehensive health record management platform. The solution consolidates personal health data into a single secure profile, addressing fragmented medical records challenges. Priced at $34 per year per patient, the platform has already secured eight healthcare facilities in its initial rollout.AbundaLife integrates medical records, lab results, prescriptions, and immunizations, offering improved care coordination, personalized treatment options, and simplified health management. The platform leverages VSee Health’s AI telehealth technology to provide telehealth support, clinical reviews, and billing services. VSee Health (VSEE) ha collaborato con AbundaBox per…
Acutely ill patients who received virtual and home care with remote patient monitoring and in-person urgent care visits when needed had shorter hospital stays than those who received standard hospital care, according to a new study. Shown. For this study, researchers evaluated the Safer@Home care model launched at Los Angeles General Medical Center in September 2022. This care model is an expansion of the virtual home acute care model launched in 2020 for patients with novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pneumonia. Requires oxygen. The Safer@Home model addresses a wide range of acute conditions, including exacerbations of heart failure, bacterial pneumonia,…
LEICESTER, UK – The legalization of assisted suicide in England and Wales “is yet another erosion of the soul and conscience of medicine”, a leading pro-life doctor has said. Last week, Labor MP Kim Leadbeater's End of Life Adults (End of Life) Bill was approved by the UK Parliament with a vote of 330 to 275. Passing the bill is just the first step in the House, and it will likely take several months for the bill to pass. Dr. Callum Miller, a medical doctor and researcher at the University of Oxford specializing in bioethics, said that legalizing assisted suicide…
The healthcare industry has been buffeted by a growing number of challenges over the past few years. This turbulence struck provider organizations in 2022, while payers were initially sheltered from the storm (Exhibit 1). But conditions became more difficult for payers in 2023, which has continued into this year, and there’s limited respite on the horizon. Unlike the widespread challenges the provider and payer sectors have faced, the picture for pharmacy services has been more nuanced. Some organizations have been propelled by tailwinds from pharmaceutical innovation and new delivery models, while others have battled headwinds from increased regulatory scrutiny. The…
Listen to this full episode of The New Abnormal on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and Stitcher (link updated).It's no secret that America's health care system is in trouble, but that doesn't justify the murder of one of its most important executives this week.The reaction from many online commentators celebrating the gruesome shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday was ultimately “really dark,” New Abnormal co-host Andy Levy said. . But Levy said this “pent-up reaction to the health care system” also included voices of reason. “The vast majority of people don't condone[murders]especially attacks that target someone in the…
Navigating the healthcare industryTo inform administrators and healthcare providers, Healthcare Brew covers drug development, healthcare startups, emerging technologies, and how they impact hospitals and healthcare providers.New year, new goals.To kick off 2025, Healthcare Brew reached out to leaders in the healthcare industry to find out what they're brewing for 2025.They each shared plans to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies to make care smoother and more accessible.This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity.Chris McKee, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterIn 2025, we are focused on…
Brown is trading the U.S. Senate for the Indiana State House. He has made reducing health care costs for Hoosiers a top priority. INDIANAPOLIS — Gov.-elect Mike Brown is clarifying the challenges he wants to address in his new role as Indiana's next governor. Brown calls it “a bold vision for Indiana's future.” Indiana's new governor has laid out several priorities that are part of what he calls his “Freedom and Opportunity Agenda.” These priorities include addressing property taxes and streamlining state government. Another priority is addressing health care costs for Hoosiers. Brown said he wants to invest in a…
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD), headquartered in Foster City, California, is a global leader in biopharmaceutical innovation with a market capitalization of $115.3 billion. Known for its expertise in antiviral therapy, oncology and other critical treatment areas, Gilead is dedicated to improving health outcomes, accelerating medical advances and addressing unmet medical needs around the world. .Companies valued at more than $10 billion are typically classified as large-cap stocks, and Gilead Sciences exemplifies this category due to its significant size, innovation, and industry leadership. Gilead Sciences stock is currently down 7.4% from its 52-week high of $98.90 on November 11th. However, the…