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Recently, the Trump administration announced expanded Medicare coverage of GLP-1s for beneficiaries with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or greater, or a BMI of 27 or greater with certain chronic conditions including prediabetes, heart disease and failure, and kidney disease. This is a massive and needed expansion of coverage. Research has shown that…
The mental health workforce is burning out, and it’s not from doing therapy. And despite increasing awareness of the issue, alarming data — such as the APA’s 2023 Practitioner Pulse Survey, which found that 36% of psychologists report feeling burnt out — remains stubbornly high. By now, healthcare leaders understand that mental health workers are…
Cancer care company Color Health is partnering with insurer Evry Health to enhance employer health plans with its cancer care services, according to a Wednesday announcement. Evry Health is a Texas-based insurer serving fully insured employers with 51 or more employees. Its plans have no traditional cost-sharing, including no co-pays and no deductibles, and provide…
Few diseases touch as many lives as Alzheimer’s disease. For too long, the diagnosis has been seen as a devastating verdict leading to inevitable decline, leaving little time for treatment, and as placing a heavy burden on families. This sense of futility has discouraged both patients and physicians from pursuing testing until symptoms are undeniable….
Clinicians today are busier than ever, with 69% of care providers seeing more patients now than they did two years ago. This influx in demand can lead to shorter visits with each patient, as a recent report found that over a quarter of clinicians feel they do not have sufficient time to provide quality care….
As the nation’s healthcare industry continues to struggle with workforce shortages and access gaps, Philips is expanding beyond its traditional medtech roots. The company isn’t just selling monitoring devices — it’s using them directly to help health systems deliver diagnostic services in places where there aren’t many specialists. Essentially, Philips operates as both a medtech…
The next frontier in medicine won’t be defined by a single technology or treatment. It will be defined by how primary care is practiced. Today’s clinicians are asked to keep pace with accelerating science while managing rising patient demands and systemic inefficiencies, leaving even the most dedicated stretched thin. The answer isn’t to expect more…
Health care education in NYC is evolving fast, blending advanced technology with patient-centered learning. With demand for skilled professionals soaring, accredited programs ensure high standards, employability and real-world experience. This guide explores the top accredited health care training programs in the NYC metro area, highlighting their unique advantages and what sets them apart in a…
WellTheory, a digital health company for autoimmune disease, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $14 million in Series A funding, which will help the company scale and advance its AI. Atherton, California-based WellTheory treats autoimmune conditions such as Addison’s disease, celiac disease, multiple sclerosis and lupus. Using a collaborative care model, it partners with…
Fighting cancer is hard enough. Everyone deserves to heal in a clean, peaceful space. How one Crothall team is bringing comfort and control to patients in treatment When you’re in the middle of treatment for gynecologic cancer, even simple things like cleaning your home or apartment can feel impossible. “Because I was mentally foggy from…
